It’s that time of year again, where we feel like we’re going to be in the midst of winter forever. In actual fact, there will only be a few months left until we are enjoying sunshine again, so it’s a good time to start thinking about how you will enjoy the summer once it does arrive. Garden and home improvements are popular at this time of year, with many people opting to build conservatories and extensions, build a gazebo, or lay decking boards as a place to sit and enjoy the sun. As long as you choose high quality boards, you can enjoy decking for many years to come, giving you a high-quality option for sitting and relaxing in your home.
A deck is now one of the most popular ways to enjoy a garden in the UK. Lawns are high maintenance, and with the size of houses decreasing and more people having smaller gardens, there are far fewer options for your garden area (if you are even lucky enough to have a garden at all!) People are having to be more creative about the garden decoration they choose, so decking is popular as it won’t require a certain amount of space. You can select the size that will work for your garden and that will suit the space you have available.
Choosing your decking boards
Buying decking boards online will give you the widest possible choice. Some people are opposed to this because they won’t get to see the decking first, but many online suppliers will be happy to show you samples, and many have excellent online photography to show you the colour and finish of your decking boards.
You need to choose the style of the boards you would like. The main options are boards with bevelled edges and a non-slip profile, or smooth, traditional decking boards. People choose based on looks as well as practicality; if you have children, you might want to choose non-slip boards. This will help to make the areas safer, and your boards won’t require lots of maintenance to keep them in good condition.
If you have a high-quality type of wood, you can expect your decking to last you well into the future. Decking boards can be made from many types of wood, including oak, larch and redwood, as well as thermowood, a heat-treated type of board that has excellent friction. The choice will depend on the finish you want, as well as the price of your boards. Many of these timbers will have been treated to give them a more attractive appearance, but to help protect them from the elements as well, making them more hardy. If you choose a type of wood like redwood, this is often grown in Siberia and will easily stand up to British weather conditions. Make sure you choose your decking from an online supplier that is well known for quality, and that sources wood and decking boards responsibly. It’s always good to know that your decking will be environmentally friendly.
