We all dream of having a warm, welcoming, and clean backyard. An outdoor space where you can be proud to host guests and where the kids can play safely is a game changer. So, if you want to transform your backyard into a space you can show off, it’s time to upgrade your old wooden decking to composite decking boards. Read on to learn more about how to Transform Your Backyard: Discover Innovative Decking Ideas.
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Transform Your Backyard on a Budget: Creative and Affordable Decking Ideas
Before you ask yourself, “Is composite decking worth it?”, hear me out.
Composite decking boards are a great way to enhance your backyard’s look and functionality. They are also relatively affordable and low-maintenance, making them a worthwhile, long-term investment. Plus, they can also add significant value to your home.
This type of material is also quite affordable, usually ranging from around £20 to £106, so you can find something to suit your budget.
With various composite decking product types available, you can express your creativity and customise your deck to complement your home’s interior flooring or décor.
Looking for a Decking That Combines Durability and Style?
Composite deck boards are more than just stylish and aesthetically pleasing. They are also highly durable. This is all thanks to their material composition – they are made from a unique blend of wood and plastic. This means they are long-lasting, as the wood/plastic combination makes for a material that looks like pure wood but is much stronger.
Pure wooden decks are high maintenance and often suffer from rot, warping and splintering. However, if you choose composite decking, you will never have to worry about this again. This material is also rain, sun and slip resistant – making it an effective outdoor material all year round, no matter the season.
Composite Decking: The Eco-Friendly Way to Enhance Your Garden
If you’re a homeowner who prioritises sustainability, these deck boards will be even more appealing.
This is because composite decking is usually made from recycled plastic and wood fibres. You should also consider partnering with a supplier that has been approved by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), like MGM Timber.
Another reason composite decking is so much better for the environment is due to the fact that it doesn’t require varnish, oil, or painting!
These types of substances usually contain harmful chemicals. Unlike traditional timber decking, which often needs to be chemicalised to promote longevity, composite decking doesn’t require this sort of treatment.
Embrace the Process: A Beginner’s Guide to Installing Composite Decking
Installing composite decking is relatively easy to do yourself (if you’re a DIY fan). Let’s go through a simple breakdown of the process.
- Gather your materials. You will need, starter clips, special clips, normal clips and screws.
- Assess your frame. This is the base of your deck. You need to ensure you build a solid frame with the correct measurements and that it is levelled properly before you lay your deck over the top of it.
- When you place down the first decking board, attach the starter clips to the joists. Make sure that there are starter clips at each end so the board sits. Additionally, make sure there are the right intervals between them.
- Push the first deck board tight to the side clips. You want to make sure this one is done correctly and securely.
- Put the special clip (with a side hole) into the middle of the decking side groove. Screw through the side hole and fix the special clip to the decking board.
- Push the second row of boards into the previously installed row of boards.
- Drill on the fascias with screws.
Final Thoughts
Composite decking boards are affordable, durable, low maintenance, and eco-friendly. They also combine functionality with style and make for a nice DIY project. Do not forget the finishing touches such as plants, light post outdoors and furniture.
They are the perfect place to start for your backyard transformation.
It’s hard to beat the beauty and practicality of professionally fitted decking in the garden. Composite decking is a huge improvement on old fashioned wooden decking.
I really want decking in my garden as do love it
Lots of great ideas – we have composite decking and it is fab!
We are looking at decking part of our garden
I had not heard of composite decking before! It does sound a lot easier to install and maintain than real wood!
It does and something I have now been looking at
do love the composite decking especially as its low maintenance – would love in my garden
This is something I would love in my garden as well