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Wood Decking
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Wood Decking - Making the Right Choice
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There are many different types of decking on the market nowadays, ranging in price
and style as well as different types of materials.This page will take a look at
the different types of wood decking available to you.
Firstly ask yourself will
your new wood decking be an enhancement or an eyesore? The answer depends on the
type of wood decking you use. Pressure-treated pine resists rot, but the green-tinged
timber is unsightly and the pesticides it contains are unhealthy.
To build a safer,
more attractive wood decking project, choose a more attractive yet still durable
wood for the decking floors, railings, and steps. Save the pressure-treated wood
for the frame and supports. Here's some of the wood decking that is on the market
at the moment. We will add to this page as new wood decking becomes available.
Western Red Cedar wood decking
Western Red Cedar is reddish brown and ages to silvery gray. This soft wood decking
can splinter easily, but holds up well in rain, sun, heat, and cold. To add beauty
and durability to your cedar wood decking, use a penetrating stain.
Redwood wood decking
Like cedar, redwood is a soft wood decking option that ages to a pleasing gray.
Prolonged moisture will cause the wood to blacken. A red wood decking will resist
rot, but will look more attractive if you use a sealer
Mahogany wood decking
Mahogany is a tight-grained hardwood decking that resists pests and rot. Treat it
with marine oil and it looks like teak wood decking. Or, let your mahogany wood
decking age to a silvery hue. Look for the "FSC" trademark to assure that rain forests
have not been harvested irresponsibly.
Ipé wood decking
Ipé is an almost magical South American hardwood. This wood decking is so hard,
it's nearly as difficult to burn as concrete. The use of rain forest woods is controversial,
however. If you choose Ipé for your wood decking, make sure that it has been harvested
responsibly.
Composite decking
Modern alternatives for outdoor decking include plastic polymer and wood-polymer
composites. Synthetic materials are virtually rot proof, but even the most realistic
imitation will always be just that – an imitation.
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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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We aim to save
our customer at
least 50% online
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