Timber Decking
One of the most amazing benefits of using timber for your decking project is that it blends perfectly with the natural surroundings. It works better either with lawn or as a standalone installation. With the availability of different timber decking board designs and finishes, it won’t be difficult for you to find the one that matches your style and personality.
If you opt for timber decking boards, Norwich Decking Builders offers two options – hardwood and softwood. We source both materials from reputable manufacturers, and we combine it with our upgraded skills and methods to properly install them so they will last for a very long,
long time.
Can’t decide whether you go for hardwood or softwood decking? Here’s what you need to know about these amazing decking materials:
Softwood
Softwood decking boards come from fast-growing wood such as spruce and pine. It is highly- sustainable since these wood species are easy to find and replace. Choosing softwood for your decking installation gives you a variety of options when it comes to colours, styles, and finishes.
If you are on a tight-budget but want to pursue your decking project, this is the best one for you. It is way cheaper than any other decking board materials. If the budget allows, you can also go for the pricier ones or the premium quality which can compete with other expensive decking boards when it comes to durability and style.
Achieve any look and feel you want on your outdoor decking with softwood. With all the choices available, you can have classic, modern, stylish or basic decking designs. You can even have that hardwood-like aesthetics with this decking material.
Hardwood
It is true when they say that hardwood looks even better as it ages. Just like your well-loved hardwood furniture, hardwood decking offers such classy, rustic, and natural beauty that goes well with the natural surroundings. It looks perfect as a standalone installation or as a seating area near your pool or hot tub. Whatever your design is, hardwood decking truly stands out.
Outdoor decking requires materials that can withstand changes in temperature, water, moist, as well as heavy traffic. Hardwood has definitely got it all. Hardwood decking boards usually come from oak and teak, but other popular options include cherry, maple, elm, and birch. Most hardwood decking can last as long as 25 years with proper maintenance.
While hardwood is pricier than softwood, its maintenance cost will save you more. Hardwood has its natural rustic finish that does not require frequent treatment applications to maintain its physical beauty. It is also highly-resistant to scratches, warping, and rotting. Hardwood is also less likely to be infested with fungi and mould.
Softwood or Hardwood: Which one is for you?
Still can’t decide whether or not you go for hardwood or softwood decking board for your project? Let us help you! Norwich Decking Builders has a professional in-house decking designer who can help you pick the right material. Tell us your expectations and your budget, and we will help you come up with a perfect decking design that fits your needs.
Our softwood decking boards come with 15-year warranty for damages caused by pests and wood-boring insects. We guarantee that you will get your money’s worth whether you choose softwood or hardwood for your garden decking. Let’s talk and get started today.
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