Here at TimberTech, we often hear broad statements being made about composite decking that put people off choosing it for their gardens. We’ve dispelled some of the most common composite decking myths so that you can continue your search for new garden decking knowing all the facts!

Appearance

FICTION: Composite decking looks nothing like wood decking…

FACT: Over the years, the methods used to manufacture composite decking have been refined, meaning that more wood-like colours and textures can now be achieved.

Here at TimberTech, we currently stock five different ranges that all offer different wood-like qualities in thirteen different shades. This means our customers have lots of options when it comes to selecting a style and colour they like. We can also combine different colourways to create unique, combination deck designs like the one you see here.

Cost

FICTION: Composite decking is the most expensive decking option on the market…

FACT: The complex way that composite decking is made means that it can often be a little pricier than your average plastic or wood decking initially. However, composite decking will save lots of money in the long run.

TimberTech offers highly durable and practically maintenance free composite decking that means you are guaranteed to save money on; replacing damaged boards, and on purchasing sealants, paints and stains. Unlike wood or plastic, composite decking is a once in a lifetime purchase for most homeowners, so our customers generally don’t mind paying a little extra up-front for a high-quality product.

Environmental Impact

FICTION:  Composite decking isn’t eco-friendly…

FACT: Composite deck boards are often made using responsibly sourced recycled wood and plastics that would have otherwise ended up in landfill. Each year TimberTech recycle 332,000kg of material! This includes; 49 million kilograms of post-industrial wood flour and plastic. We also opt for a closed loop manufacturing process that saves 780,000 litres of water from being wasted every day.

Installation

FICTION: Composite decking is difficult to install compared to other types of decking…

FACT: The installation process for Composite decking is very easy and, as long as it’s installed correctly, shouldn’t need replacing or altering once it’s finished. Composite decking can be installed over the top of various materials including concrete, creating a deck that’s often referred to as a floating deck. TimberTech supply all the information you need to install your own deck if you’d like. Alternatively, our TimberTech installation team, who have 35 years of experience, are happy to install your deck for you! Making installing your deck incredibly stress-free.

Maintenance

FICTION: You need to paint/stain composite deck boards annually…

FACT: If you purchase high-quality composite decking, such as TimberTech decking, you’ll never need to paint or stain it. The board pigments are added when they boards are manufactured, and the capping applied to the surface of the boards protects the colour for years to come. At TimberTech use UV-resistant pigments in their decking to reduce the amount the pigments fade over time, meaning you can enjoy your decking and put maintenance to the back of your mind.

Now that you know all of these composite decking facts, you can decide whether or not composite decking is the right choice for you. If you’d like to find out more about TimberTech composite decking, click here or give us a call on 029 2080 3756.

When it comes to composite decking, two brands stand out from the rest as the pioneers and market leaders of composite deck boards; ourselves TimberTech and Trex. However, we believe that when it comes to choosing a composite deck for your home project, you shouldn't look any further than TimberTech and here are a number of reasons why.

Larger Product Range 

Unlike Trex, TimberTech offers an extensive range of composite deck options for you to choose from. In total, there are 5 different composite deck types available at TimberTech, each coming in 2-4 varying colour options. Trex on the other hand only offers 2 different types of composite deck. A larger deck and colour range is ideal as it provides customers with more options to choose from, with the ability to meet a plethora of design ideas as well as increasing accessibility to a wider scale of budgets. TimberTech offer quality composite deck boards at both ends of the scale, with their ReliaBoard and VertiGrain boards at the lower end and their EasyClean Terrain, Tropical and Legacy capped boards offering a premium option. This leads us onto our next comparable.

Materials & Capping

The way in which both brands manufacture their boards is similar. Both use a mixture of recycled wood fibres and plastics to produce the core of each composite deck board. However, the main difference between the two brands is in how they 'cap' their boards. Capped deck boards are coated with a resistant polymer wrap that protects the boards from all types of stains, fades, abrasions and most importantly moisture. Capping prolongs the life of a deck board significantly and the way in which TimberTech choose to cap the boards may be the biggest advantage we have over our competitors. 

Trex boards are capped only at the top surface, whereas TimberTech's composite boards are fully wrapped. What this means is TimberTech boards are wrapped in a full polymer sleeve, which completely seals out any moisture from breaking through and potentially causing damage to the board. When exposed to moisture, boards can absorb water which causes the decking to expand and contract which can cause the boards to split or warp. By TimberTech fully protecting their boards, they remove this possibility

Warranty

So, what happens if your boards to split or bow? There's no need to worry as both companies offer a warranty. Trex's warranty stands at 25 years, whereas, TimberTech's warranty stands at 30 years.

For these reasons, we believe that TimberTech is the one and only place to go for your composite decking. We cater to a larger amount of people, manufacture the best boards possible and ensure our customers can enjoy their deck for three whole decades. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today if you require more information or click below to order your FREE composite decking sample.

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One of the fantastic aspects of TimberTech's composite deck boards is the longevity and durability that they provide. With the ability to last for such a long time, there is no wonder why we provide a 30-year warranty on all of our composite decking boards, ensuring both quality and reliability and giving you the ease of mind that you will not have to replace your deck soon after getting it installed.

To illustrate this, take a look at the infographic we have made to show the journey over the 30-year warranty. (click here to expand)

Infographic Transcript

We offer a 30-year warranty on our composite decking boards! But let's put that in real terms. Imagine a beautiful baby boy named Dec was born on the same day you TimberTech decking was fitted. A lot can change over the course of 30 years, but as you're about to see, TimberTech decking can stand the test of time!

6 Months 

Baby Dec is starting to learn how to sit up unsupported - The beautiful composite wood decking looks as good as the first day it was fitted

1 Years Old

Baby Dec is crawling and learning to walk! - Still looking 10/10 - the deck boards show no signs of damage or splintering

4 Years Old

Walking and talking, Dec is off for his first day of primary school - Your TimberTech deck is still looking great, plus it's slip-resistant which is ideal for kids

11 Year Old

Primary school all done and dusted, Dec is about to start secondary school - Still in tip-top shape. Guests frequently compliment your 'new' decking. You explain you've had it 11 years

17 Years Old 

Dec is revising for his A-levels and deciding what to study at uni - Your new deck endured a cold, snowy winter and still looks amazing

21 Years Old

Dec graduates from university and hosts a garden party to celebrate - Despite being tested by many parties and social events, your TimberTech decking is still beautiful and scratch-free

25 Years Old 

Dec has a new job and comes back home to visit with his girlfriend - A quarter of a century later, and your TimberTech decking is still free from splintering, warping and rot

30 Years Old

Now married, Dec and his wife bring home their child to see the family and play in the garden - Your TimberTech decking has been with you for a full 30 years and has continued to look great despite almost no maintenance duties!

All of our composite deck board products are available via FREE samples, to order yours, click on the sample button below to visit our sample page. If you have any questions regarding our range of composite deck boards then please do not hesitate to contact us today!

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Here at TimberTech, nothing pleases us more than seeing our products involved in stunning transformations and recently, this has been the case yet again. This customer chose our EasyClean Tropical Storm Grey Composite Decking as their choice of decking to turn their garden from an out-dated and typical looking space into a much more classy and sophisticated outdoor area. As you can see, with our composite decking now fully installed, it brings a much more open and clean finish to what was once and closed off and tired looking deck. With the assistance of our on-site deck installers, you are able to sit back and watch your decking vision come to life, an additional service which we provide in order for you to relax and leave all the hard work to our professional installation team. 

What makes our EasyClean Tropical Storm Grey Composite Decking such a fantastic choice is not just down to its excellent durability and low maintenance, but the contemporary and trendy up-beat feel it brings. Grey is a popular choice for most home-owners nowadays and we think that this customer has made a great choice in deciding to go with our Storm Grey Decking to modernise their outdoor space with a tropical wood feel.

These decking boards are fully equipped with a fully protective wrap-around polymer sleeve, enabling protection from moisture and spills to be easily wiped away. If you would like to see more of our Storm Grey Decking and view further specifications, please visit our Storm Grey product page here, where samples are available to order.

If you require any further assistance regarding our Storm Grey composite decking, any of our other products or how we can assist with a project, please do not hesitate to contact your nearest showroom or email us info@timbertechuk.co.uk   

Composite decking has established its place as the top choice for low-maintenance high quality decking projects. The range of patterns and finishes available continues to expand and a new addition is EasyClean Legacy Tigerwood from TimberTech. 

Capped composite decking is the most robust low-maintenance choice available. The range of finishes continues to grow, but the Tigerwood finish offers something new that has the appearance of hand-finished Tigerwood. Combining this stunning wood pattern with the superb qualities of capped composite decking offers a fine addition to the range of composite decking now available. 

Capped composite decking explained

Composite decking is manufactured using wood and plastic polymers. These are often recycled products. The wood may be in the form of fibres, chips or a flour-like consistency and is mixed with the plastic using heat and other treatments. When the mixture is of a suitable consistency it is formed into lengths of decking board. Treatments that protect the colour from fading are added to the mixture. Capped composite decking has the added quality of an external coating that is bonded to the core of the decking. This gives even more durability and resistance to fading, staining and damage. The two types of composite decking available today are capped and non-capped. 

What makes capped composite decking so robust?

Although capped composite decking can be worked in exactly the same way that traditional timber decking can and requires no specialised tools to do so it is far more robust than timber. The density and material from which capped composite decking boards are formed offers a high degree of resistance to the things that cause timber to deteriorate, specifically the changes of temperature brought about by the weather, damage from water and moisture, and fungus In other words, capped composite decking won’t rot or deteriorate in the way that traditional timber will. 

Super low maintenance

Because of its high levels of durability capped composite decking is also extremely easy to maintain. It does not require painting, sealing or varnishing in the way traditional timber does. The capped surface offers a high level of protection against staining and scratching and requires very basic maintenance such as sweeping and washing with water to keep clean. The surface of TimberTech’s EasyClean Legacy Tigerwood does not trap dust and dirt and so maintenance is minimal.

Always best to obtain samples

Whatever the project or your personal taste it is always wise to take advantage of the free samples that are  available from suppliers. TimberTech offer free samples of our EasyClean Legacy Tigerwood. There is no substitution for handling the product and seeing a sample ‘on site.’