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Garden decking

Adding a deck to your garden is one of the most popular home improvements in the UK, because it immediately creates an extra living space out of doors. But the big question is, what decking material is best to choose – wood or composite? Both boast benefits as well as drawbacks, all relating to budget, style, maintenance and longevity.

As a rule, composite decking costs more than wood decking, but hardwood decking, rather than cheaper softwood (more on that later), can be around the same price. It’s worth bearing in mind that composite decking is easier to maintain than its wooden

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