Archive for September 2026
Composite Cladding vs Timber Cladding: Which Is Best?
Composite Cladding vs Timber Cladding: Which Is Best? Composite cladding is generally the better long-term choice: it resists rot, fading and warping and needs almost no maintenance, while timber cladding is cheaper to buy but needs regular treatment and has a shorter lifespan. Timber can still be the right pick if you want a fully…
Read MoreCan You Lay Composite Decking on Grass, Soil or an Existing Patio?
Can You Lay Composite Decking on Grass, Soil or an Existing Patio? You should never lay composite decking boards directly on grass or soil. Composite decking always needs a solid, level, well-draining subframe of joists — but you can build that subframe over grass, soil or a sound existing patio, as long as the ground…
Read MoreHow Many Decking Boards Do I Need?
How Many Decking Boards Do I Need? To work out how many composite decking boards you need, measure your deck area in square metres (length × width) and multiply by two — with our boards, two 3.6m boards cover 1m². Then add around 10% extra for cutting and waste. For a 20m² deck that’s 40…
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