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Timber Decking
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The Practicalities of Timber Decking
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In recent years, garden decking has become one of the most popular and cost-effective
ways to improve both the appeal and the practicality of gardens. Timber decking
in particular has shown itself as a practical and easy-to-work solution. Indeed
almost every gardener, from the downright beginner to the experienced , can create
a useful and attractive area of timber decking and around the country there are
many holiday areas where caravan decking has been used to create a pleasing feature
that also adds usable space.
In these environmentally conscious days, it makes good sense to choose timber decking
from sustainable sources, so look out for FSC-approved timber decking that has been
pre-treated to give many years of reliable all weather performance. Remember too
that lichen growth can make a wooden surface slippery in wet weather, so choose
timber decking with a grooved surface for extra safety, especially when considering
caravan decking which is often laid in exposed coastal areas.
One of the great benefits of timber decking of course is that it is relatively easy
to work using simple DIY tools and equipment. This means that any garden decking
project should not be beyond the reach of most average homeowners. Caravan decking
however is often installed with steps and at a raised height to reach the doorways
so it may pay to call in more expert help to install this type of timber decking.
Timber decking is especially suitable for use on uneven, damp or wet ground as well
as on both level and sloping sites. All sorts of timber decking kits are readily
available and most incorporate different kinds of timber decking boards as well
as stairs, railings and balustrades. For the creative gardener, there are also kits
with pergolas and panels leading to many design possibilities, both at home and
for caravan decking. Design flexibility is the key.
One of the most appealing aspects of timber decking is that it can be readily combined
with other garden features and hard landscaping to create a timber decking feature
that will become the centrepiece of any garden setting, whether in the traditional
country cottage or the stylish contemporary home. Many gardeners use timber decking
to incorporate planting schemes, ponds and decorative statues and of course the
same is equally true for caravan decking installations although perhaps on a different
scale.
The fact that timber decking is lighter and easier to handle than traditional hard
landscaping materials like paving, bricks and blocks, and because timber decking
needs no specialised contractors or wet trades, there is usually far less work involved
when constructing a timber decking or a caravan decking. This is especially advantageous
when building any raised areas too, as the entire structure will be less heavy.
However you look at it though, what makes all kinds of timber decking so useful
is its exceptional versatility and ease of use. Just about anyone can create a pleasing
and practical design that will give useful extra space for all kinds of entertaining
and recreational activities yet at a surprisingly modest cost.
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Top Page
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Every month we have a Special Decking deal....
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To see what this month's deal is, simply request it via email.
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LAST MONTH > Free fitting on all Decking Packs
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Our 100%
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We will guarantee
to beat any quote
for decking!
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Target
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We aim to save
our customer at
least 50% online
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