Hello World! Welcome Friends! As summer approaches, thoughts turn to gardens. But if you’re guilty of drawing the curtains all winter and hibernating inside, chances are things are looking a bit wild out there.
Don’t panic.
There’s still plenty of time to get your garden ship-shape for summer. What’s more, it doesn’t have to take forever or cost a fortune.
In fact, we’ll let you in on a secret… all you need is one clever product, composite decking.
Can it really be that easy?
Yes, it can!
Here are just some of the ways this versatile product can be put to good use creating a practical, low-maintenance and great looking outside space in time for summer.
How to Use Composite Decking
Build a Decking Area
Okay, so this may be the obvious place to start, but it’s also the best. A decked area will provide a safe, usable space to sit out and enjoy your garden – all year round – with no risk of wet, muddy shoes or ruining the grass.
If you have a problem boggy area or a spot where plants or grass refuse to grow, cover the area with decking to transform an eyesore into an attractive useable space.
Host a Hot Tub
Us Brits love a hot tub, with one in 10 households proudly owning their own. If you’re keen to join the party – or already have a tub but can’t decide where to set it up – why not create a bespoke base with composite decking?
Perfect for housing tubs, composite boards are strong, waterproof, and slip resistant making them the ideal material to build your hot tub base.
Add a Bar
Nothing says summer quite like enjoying long iced drinks in the sunshine. So why not go one better and use composite boards to build your very own bar?
Lightweight, composite boards are easy to work with and make a great choice for bar areas. Just fill the shelves with your favorite drinks and you’re good to go.
Create Shelter
Let’s not forget that when it comes to summer socializing in the UK, you always need a plan B.
Use composite boards to build a shelter and you can hold off the rain and make sure your plans stay on track.
Define Your Barbeque Area
A clever trick with decking is to use different levels and board colors to define areas. This can help to organize space, for example, creating a designated BBQ zone – away from the main thoroughfare and where the kids play – is a great idea. And as composite boards are highly resistant to stains, there’s no need to panic if you drop a sausage!
Seating (and Sneaky Storage!)
One of our favorite uses for composite decking is to use boards to make integrated seating. Not only does this look great, it’s also a great way of using up any leftover boards. And if you build box-style benches, you can create space to store garden goodies – cushions, blankets, toys, they can all be stowed away in the seat base.
Why Use Composite Decking Over Wood?
Using decking boards is a great idea, but why should you choose composite decking over traditional wooden boards? Let’s take a look.
More Time to Chill
Once the work is done, it’s time to put your feet up – and if you use composite decking, they can stay up!
Composite boards are extremely hard-wearing and durable. They require virtually nothing in terms of maintenance, meaning the more you use them in your garden, the less you’ll have to do. No annual painting, sanding or applying wood treatments to avoid rot and insect damage. Leaving you with a great garden to enjoy this summer…and the next…and the next…
Increase Safety
In contrast to wooden boards, composite decking has a built-in anti-slip surface making it perfect for year-round use. Rainy days or water fights are no match for these boards, which are far less hazardous in wet conditions than wood, which quickly becomes slick when damp.
Similarly, if the kids are padding about barefoot and jumping in and out of the paddling pool, there’s no need to fret about splinters, which can be a cause for concern with wooden boards.
Save Money
Hardy, long-lasting and with no painting or maintenance costs to finance, the longer you have composite, the more cost-effective it becomes (and you can expect boards to last for 25 years – as a minimum!).
With so many great uses, composite decking really is the answer to all your garden woes. Easy to work with, you don’t need to be a professional to fit composite decking either – so what are you waiting for? Order quality composite decking today and get your garden set for summer.
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