All you need to know about composite decking cost, including costs of installation, materials, labour and time frames.
Composite decking is a man-made material that has the natural look of hardwood and has become the fastest growing decking material in the UK.
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Pros and Cons of Composite Decking
Installation of composite decking generally costs the same as traditional wooden decking.
However different composite manufacturers have different fitting guidelines, so the instructions need to be carefully followed to avoid problems using the included fasteners and parts for your chosen boards.
Composite decking is not a strong or as stable as wood decking and it is vital that you leave the correct spacing between boards to compensate for this additional movement.
You also need to leave a specific gap between the decking boards and any abutting wall to allow for expansion during hot weather.
Failure to leave sufficient expansion gaps will lead to warping and buckling of decking boards in hot weather.
The Cost Of Composite Decking
Material
Typically, the cost for composite decking will be around £100 for 1 metre squared – however, this may vary depending on quality of flooring or specific suppliers.
Based on this, the overall cost of the flooring will be dependant largely on the size of the decking area being produced.
Tradespeople may also include the cost of some additional costs for other materials (adhesives, sealants, etc), but these are likely to be nominal except in some larger projects.
Installation
The time for the labour involved is typically a few days, but this could be less depending on the size/complexity of the installation.
If it was a smaller decking size, it may well be possible to be installed within 1 day, which could also save money on the time to complete.
For the tradesperson, they would typically charge their normal day-rate for this type of job – commonly around £250.
For any additional complexity or issues that may arise, this could incur additional costs where more time has been spent by the tradesperson to complete the work.
Get Your Composite Decking Cost Today
If you are looking to have composite decking supplied and installed then get in touch with us.
At LC Joinery, we cover the whole of Fife, Edinburgh, Dundee, Falkirk & Perth and have various suppliers to meet your needs.
FAQs – Composite Decking
What Is Composite Decking Made From
Typically, 55% wood fibres from reclaimed materials and 45% polyethylene (recycled plastic bottles).
Different manufacturers will use different materials but expect a rough 50/50 mix of wood and plastic materials, mostly recycled.
Does Composite Decking Come With A Guarantee
Yes – most composite decking products come with a warranty of up to 10 years for your peace of mind.
How Long Does Composite Decking Last
Most products come with a 10-year warranty, so you should expect it to last will last well in excess of the 10 years guarantee period.
How Expensive Is Composite Decking Compared To Timber
On average, composite decking boards are slightly more expensive when compared to similar wooden boards in the UK.
But it requires very little maintenance, so no expensive repainting or staining is required. over the long-term composite decking will often work out cheaper than the equivalent timber products.
