Advantages of Longlife Composite Decking Over More Traditional Wooden Decks

In a world where we are consistently being asked to be more environmentally conscious we should investigate and utilise all products available to us to make as much of a difference as possible. Longlife composite decking offers a viable alternative to the more traditional timber products which continue to diminish our planets' natural resources.

Longlife is an environmentally sourced alternative to wooden decking, made from bottles to bags, packaging to off cuts, all manner of polyethylene plastics are recycled, then mixed with recycled wood fibres.

It is not only environmentally sourced but also has incredibly low maintenance requirements compared with traditional timber. In a world where we need to increasingly protect our work life balance composite alternatives require very little attention each year, with no need for sanding, sealing or painting, therefore does not need the annual time put aside to spend maintaining your outdoor area. It is also easy to fit and so potentially can be fitted and forgotten about.

Longlife composite decking's stain resistance, anti-slip properties, lower heat absorption rate that wood, hidden screws, no splinters and cooler to the touch than wood means that it is incredibly child friendly. Around the hot tub or swimming pool, the resistance to mould, insects and fungi (as well as it's anti-slip properties) makes it a perfect alternative to timber alternatives.

Longlife is a hard-wearing option for marina wharfs where it is a more durable alternative to wood, with minimal slime or fungi build up and no unsightly rotting. It also has a higher resistance to salt water and has a lower water absorption rate than wood, as well as anti-slip properties that makes for a safer environment for water based activities.

Composite decking is also ideal for commercial use with its low maintenance properties. Whilst initial installation can be slightly more expensive than conventional wood, after a short time, due to its low maintenance requirements, this alternative becomes the cheaper option. UV inhibiting pigments also ensures that this "new" product holds its colour for longer than wood and anti-slip properties make for a safe alternative to wood. It works just like a hard wood, but perhaps the biggest advantage for commercial areas is that it is a light-weight alternative enabling fast and simple fitting, with no need for heavy lifting equipment.

This alternative type of decking also has a genuine longlife with standard warranties of up to 20 years it is a true alternative to wood which are not expected to last for an extended life span.

Whilst timber continues to be the more popular alternative currently to composite (no doubt for its initial price, particularly for softwood), longlife must be seen as the decking choice of the future with its environmental properties and several key advantages over more traditional forms, I am sure that we will be seeing a consistent shift in the market towards longlife composite decking in the future.

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