Question

Pros and cons of composite and timber decking? Can't decided which is best  

Answer 1

Composite all the way. With timber you will have to wash it and seal it every year and by doing that you will have to replace it with in 6 years. Composite is probably 3 times the price but so much easier to maintain and will last 4 times as long

Comments

@bismuthic 6 years  

Answer 2

Composite lasts very very long time, need no paint or oil but is expensive. Wood cheap but wont last

Answer 3

Composite is so hard wearing and doesn’t need much work however not easy to change if you fancy something different for example a little paint job

Answer 4

Composite all the way. More costly but no maintenance, rotting or shrinkage.  

Answer 5

I like the old one myself.  

Answer 6

Wood you can change the colour if you wish

Answer 7

Paint it with a sealer every year it will see you out

Answer 8

If you can afford it, composite all the way

Answer 9

Composite for a caravan, oiled wood for a garden

Answer 10

Composite 10-20 year guarantee, very low maintenance (pressure wash only), will not rot. Very easy to lay - clip systems create a very neat finish. Only issue is it’s much more expensive. We went composite.  

Answer 11

Can anyone tell me if composite is as slippery as wood when wet or about the same ? thanks