is composite decking bad

When it comes to choosing the right kind of decking for your garden, the different options can be really overwhelming. Nowadays, you can get your hands on timber, plastic, and composite deck boards pretty easily, but knowing which one is the best for you can be a bit of a challenge. There are pros and cons with every type of decking, so it's important to get your head around the different features and attributes before you start your garden re-design.

If you've never shopped for garden decking before, you might be asking the question - "what is bad about composite decking?" Composite decking is relatively new on the decking market, with traditional timber boards being a popular choice for decades. It's clear to see why some people might struggle to decide which type of decking they should buy without all of the information.

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New grey deck with hot tub

Approved DeckPlus installers MPA Property Maintenance were recently asked to replace an old deck outside a lovely property in Cambridgeshire.

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composite decking comparison

As composite decking grows in popularity, there are a lot of homeowners wondering which composite decking brand is the best! Safe to say, the market has frown over the past decade, with more and more companies offering their take on composite deck boards. As with any outdoor living product, some manufacturers supply cheaper, low-quality composite deck boards that are ideal for people on a budget, and some offer premium, high-quality composite deck boards that will last a lifetime. If you're struggling to decide which composite decking brand is right for you, this blog should shed some light. So, let's dive right in...

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Best composite decking

The popularity of composite decking has skyrocketed in recent years, and it's not hard to understand why: the current generation of composite decking products look better and last longer than ever before.

As demand has grown, more and more sellers have entered the composite decking market, and all of them claim that their boards are the best. We at DeckPlus are no different, of course, but hopefully you'll agree that our deck boards really do live up to the hype.

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Termite resistant decking

Termites eat wood, and if you're unlucky enough to have these pests in your home, their ferocious appetites may result in extensive structural damage.

Fortunately, termites are quite rare in the UK - they tend to prefer warmer climates than ours - but they are occasionally brought into this country in imported goods. For example, wooden furnishings that are manufactured overseas may be infested with termites, which can cause a lot of problems when they arrive in Britain.

Traditional wooden decking is highly vulnerable to termites and other wood-eating insects, so if you're thinking of adding a deck to your garden, you may be worried about what could happen to it in the unlikely event of a termite infestation.

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