Composite Decking by Ecoscape

Composite decking is made of a wood plastic composite material (WPC) which creates a wood-like appearance, but with all the benefits of recycled plastic. This makes them similar in appearance to traditional wooden decking, but much more damage-resilient, long-lasting and easy to maintain. Timber decking, while traditional, is often vulnerable to damage from insects, mould and general wear and tear.

Other benefits include:

• Ecoscape’s decking is less vulnerable to thermal expansion, meaning it will last longer and retain structural integrity.
• Compared to traditional wood decking, plastic wood deck boards offer a wider range of products and surfaces, including a grooved finish to allow for safer use in winter and wetter times of the year.
• Decking made of composite is the perfect mix of affordability and durability.

Our recent article on the differences between composite decking and traditional timber decking, can help to shed more light on the right decking choice for you.

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Our decking can be quite easy to install if you plan your layout properly and already have a solid timber frame as a base. If you aren’t too clued up about DIY, then you might want to get a professional to come and install it for you. For a full guide on how to install composite decking from Ecoscape, please see our Composite Decking Installation Guide. 

The cost of our decking boards will depend on whether you choose to go for capped or uncapped boards, or whether you need additionals like corner trims, but you can generally expect to pay between £40 and £100 per square metre. We offer free samples so you can find out how much decking you will need for your project.

Yes – Ecoscape’s decking is well worth the money compared to traditional decking. Composite decking is long-lasting, low-maintenance and extremely easy to install. So, while it may cost a little more to initially install, you’ll save money, time and effort over time.

Wood Plastic decking is a building material that is a mix of reclaimed-wood fibres, recycled HDPE plastic, colourants, and some bonding agents. This mixture was developed in order to create a material that could handle the elements better than traditional timber decking while also lasting longer. For more information about the composition of our decking, please read our full blog: What Is Wood Plastic Composite WPC Decking Made Of?

One of the biggest benefits of composite deck boards is that they require very little maintenance. They don’t need to be painted, stained, sealed, or treated. This will save you a significant amount of time and money over the course of their service life.

All decking material as well as other paving materials will naturally get hot when exposed to the sun for long periods of time. Our decking is no exception, and during high temperatures, it will be hot to the touch (32+ degrees or more). If you choose lighter colours, heat retention will be slightly reduced, but it will still be hot underfoot.

Ecoscape’s decking is low-slip when installed correctly, particularly compared to traditional decking.