Composite decking in Stockton

Why people choose composite

Ask our customers and you'll hear the same reasons: they don't want to spend weekends staining, they want something safe for bare feet, and they want it to look good for a long time. Capped composite does all three. The shell keeps water out, so boards don't swell, crack or go green in the way timber can.

It suits the new homes in Ingleby Barwick and Wynyard particularly well. Their clean lines, grey window frames and modern brick look sharp alongside a grey or charcoal deck.

Fitted the way the makers intend

Every composite brand has its own fitting rules, and following them matters. We set joists closer together than for timber, keep the frame level to a few millimetres, and use the hidden clips that hold each board without screws through the face. Board ends get the right gap for expansion. The edges are wrapped in fascia boards and a picture-frame border so you never see a cut end.

Choosing a colour

Colour is where people spend the most time, and it's worth it. Here's what we've learned:

• Warm browns sit nicely against the red brick of Hartburn, Fairfield and Norton.
• Greys and charcoal suit buff brick, render and modern grey windows.
• Lighter colours stay cooler in full sun and show dust less.
• A border in a contrasting shade frames the deck and hides any change in board length.

We bring samples so you can see them in your own garden light, against your own walls.

Composite over an old patio

A lot of our composite decks sit right over an old builder's patio, on a low frame or adjustable pedestals. It saves digging up slabs and gets the deck surface level with the door. Read more about decking over old patios.

Questions we get asked