TimberTech Says it is Time to Rediscover Decking
In the 1990s, the UK went crazy for decking – on TV shows like Groundforce, Tommy Walsh and his garden makeover teams were slapping softwood decking on every available bit of lawn. Decking became hugely popular and increasingly cheap. But what looked great for one summer soon became a high maintenance hazard that was warped, slippery and faded.
But over a decade later, there are softwood decking alternatives. Today’s decking is super-stylish, easy to fit and requires the bare minimum of maintenance to stay looking good. And TimberTech is leading the way with its range of composite decking.
What is Composite Decking?
So what is composite decking and why is it so much better than the stuff that was on the shelves of every DIY superstore in the 90s?
TimberTech’s range of composite decking is made from ‘wood flour’ – excess hardwood from the furniture industry that’s ground into wood fibre – that’s combined with polymer. It looks just like wood but with a lot of benefits:
- No Splinters, No Warping, No Fading
* As it’s made from wood fibres, composite decking doesn’t have a grain, so it won’t splinter – a very common problem with hardwood decking. TimberTech’s combination of quality raw material and exacting manufacturing process, results in a material that is very dimensionally stable so will not warp or twist – unlike timber decking. Choose TimberTech and you’ll never have to replace damaged boards again. And while hardwood decking naturally weathers and turns black or grey, composite decking has minimal fading within the first few months of installation and then the colour remains for years to come.
- Slip Resistant and Slime-Free
* TimberTech’s composite decking has an anti-microbial added during production that resists the build up of algae, so there’s none of the green slime you’ll see on neglected softwood decking. It’s also moisture resistant – while wood absorbs up to 50% water, TimberTech is saturated at 1.2%, so it’s not a friendly environment for mould and algae (plus it dries quicker too – ready for use again just 30 minutes after the heaviest of downpours).
- Virtually No Maintenance
* Hardwood decking may look good, but to keep it looking that way, you’ll spend a lot of time sanding, cleaning and oiling it. Because composite decking is moisture and algae resistant, and doesn’t splinter or fade, you don’t need to spend time maintaining it. All it needs to stay looking good is regular sweeping and a light jet wash once a year.
- Guaranteed for 25-Years
TimberTech’s decking comes with a 25-year residential warranty – something rarely found with hardwood decking.
What’s on Offer?
TimberTech has numerous ranges of softwood and hardwood decking alternatives.
With TwinFinish, the design possibilities are endless to create your own dream outdoor space. Each board has a wood-like texture, and comes in a choice of four colours.
Earthwood Evolutions looks just like tropical hardwood in rich tones of rosewood, teak and walnut – but without the high maintenance. It even comes with an additional 25-year ‘scratch, fade and stain’ warranty.
TimberTech’s recycled board edeck is available in two colours and is ideal for those looking for a quality board on a budget.
Floorizon’s unique tongue and groove fixing system and its wider boards, make it the natural choice for balconies and elevated decks.
So if you’re looking for hardwood decking alternatives, look no further than TimberTech and rediscover decking.
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Article supplied by:
TimberTech
Unit 5 Stangate House
Stanwell Road
Penarth
CF64 2AA
Tel: 029 2070 5113
Email: info@timbertechuk.co.uk
Web: http://www.timbertechuk.co.uk