Timber and Composite Decking in Watford | Covering Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and the Hertfordshire Area
A deck is one of the most effective ways to add style and elegance to your garden’s design. Even the blandest of outdoor spaces can undergo a major transformation and leave you with a garden that would deserve a place on the front of a magazine. Garden decking is an especially popular choice for homes with sloped terrain. We offer our customers a choice of materials. A timber deck is more traditional, but a composite alternative is more durable.
The type of decking we install will come down to the tastes of our Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans customers, what they wish to achieve from an installation, and how big a budget they have available for the project.
While driveways and patios have their own style and functionality, not all homeowners like to hardscape in stone. Some prefer a more natural look to a garden, and this is where timber decking has an especially significant role to play. Others will want an installation that needs minimal maintenance and if this is one of your main objectives, a composite deck might be better.
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Timber Decking
There is a preference with customers for timber garden decking because of a lower price point and easy accessibility to a wider range of styles. Add in the natural aesthetic of timber, and it is easy to see why so many homes in the area already have timber decks in use. Importantly, especially in a UK market where products need to withstand changing weather conditions, we source our decking from reputable manufacturers who only use sustainable timber.
African teak, European oak and Siberian larch are all commonly used in the manufacture of timber decking. Pine is also a popular choice with customers in Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and the surrounding areas.
The benefits of timber decking include:
- A strong aesthetic appeal that transforms your property’s exterior
- Gaining a relaxation space to enjoy during the summer months
- An increase in resale value if you ever choose to sell your home
- Having a dedicated space to bond with family, friends and neighbours
Maintaining a timber deck is simple. Sweep the deck regularly to remove any debris, and only use cleaners that won’t strip the timber of its finish.
Composite Decking
The last decade or so has seen a surge in the number of homeowners opting for composite decking over timber. The need for minimal maintenance is a unique selling point for composite materials, but the premium feel of this type of decking, the wide range of colours available, and the ability to integrate steps, railings and even glass, have also helped to increase popularity. And, as competition for business increases, so it is that prices have come down.
Composite decking, while still more expensive than timber, now comes with a realistic price tag and is affordable for most of our customers and clients.
The benefits of composite decking include:
- Incredible durability with excellent resistance to stains, mould and rot
- No sanding or staining needed, just a wash with clean soapy water
- The aesthetics of a traditional timber deck with plenty of accessories
- Made from recycled materials to reduce our environmental impact
Whichever type of decking you decide upon, Summertime Landscapes can offer a high-end installation service in all locations around Watford including Hemel Hempstead and St Albans. We are the fun and friendly landscaping company with more than 60 years of experience in our team. While we are still relatively new as a business, we bring more trade knowledge to the job than companies that have been in the landscaping sector for decades.
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