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Up until now the only product available to make a deck is wood, but now there is a truly different choice, I will show you why choosing to use composite decking is a good idea. You will find out what this new product consists of what makes it such a good choice. This product comes in four colours, each colour is that of a real wooden plank.

This particular composite consists of different plastics and wood, as well as pigment and a preservative. The plastics and wood are then heated and melted. This mix is then poured into a mould and left to cool. As they are taken out of the moulds you can see that the product comes out with what resembles wood plank grains. This material is like wood in that it can be cut with saws and screwed together.

Everyone is looking for materials that are safe for our precious environment. Composite is exactly that, the construction is that of recycled materials of plastic and wood. Holding it, you will not how much heavier and harder than wood it can be. This deck will not have to be replaced for many years to come. This is a low maintenance and needs to be cleaned once or twice a year, depending on how dirty the surface gets.

Any time you build any type of structure outside it will be necessary to think about termite destruction and rotting due to the moisture and the weather. Composite decking has proven to withstand the worst weather and is impervious to any type of insect intrusion. By purchasing this product you will be preserving trees, and this is environment safe. Anytime you can purchase this type of friendly materials that says that you care about conserving our resources.

The four composite colours are made to look exactly like different types of real wood. They are redwood, Cape Cod, cedar and weathered wood. These are the types of wood that would ordinarily be used for deck building. They have taken that look and made composite look like the real thing. The next thing you need to do is choose one colour for your deck.

Composite is engineered to be stronger because it will have to carry a lot of weight on it. This material is moulded into either solid or hollow planks. The solid planks are specifically used for the decking floor. Wood planks come in different widths and lengths, and composite is composed of the same dimensions. When you figure how much composite decking is needed you will buy only enough to complete that job with a few scraps leftover in the end.

There is no need to purchase paint or stain, this deck has already been coloured for you. You never have to paint or stain this; the manufacture has done that for you. A couple other nice things about this product is that you cannot get splinters accidentally when using this, and when this becomes wet you will not slip and fall. Lastly the composite is weather proof and the colour will not fade away.

Now you have some information as to what this product is and how it helps our environment. If you are the kind of person that needs to hold it and see it most construction supply stores will have this in stock. A lot of people are jumping on the environmentally safe band wagon these days. This is a strong quality material that will last for many years. Doing a bit of research online will give you more facts about this product.

Fencing is one of those things that we often leave in a garden for years, knowing that it really needs replacing but not wanting to fork out the money to pay for it. If you have wooden fencing all the way round your garden, then just giving it a quick lick of paint can make a huge difference. You may find it hard to paint the fence if you have shrubs and tress covering some of it, which is why it is often a good time to paint it towards the end of the year when all the trees have lost their leaves and can be pruned back.

Wooden fence panels can last decades if they are looked after, but over time the wood will start to rot and become brittle and a strong wind may be enough to bring them down. If you are attached to another property, you will usually find that you are only responsible for the fencing on one side of the garden, the other side will probably be your neighbours’ responsibility. There are varying sizes of fencing you can put in your garden and if your garden has a slop, the fence may be installed to slop up with the garden.

If you want a bit more privacy then why not install a higher fence. This will stop you being overlooked so much and may help to keep the noise level down. A new wooden fence panel will cost around twenty five to thirty pounds each so to replace them all the way around your garden can quickly add up/ If you want to raise the fence but your neighbours wont agree you may be able to install another fence on the inside of the existing one. You will lose a little bit of space but often its not enough to really notice it.

If you want to paint your fence panels you can either use a sprayer or you can paint them with a brush. Spraying them tends to give an even non drip finish and is quicker but it does make it harder to contain the paint so you may find that it covers the fence posts and even the plants in your garden. You can employ a gardener or a handy man to come and paint the fence for you but this will increase the cost. You can buy a tin of fence paint for around £12 and it will usually cover around six square meters per litre.

There is a wide choice of garden furniture available to buy in store or online, but which sort of furniture is the best for your family’s needs?

The answer to this question will depend on the size of your family, what you enjoy doing in your garden and the space you have available. If your family enjoy barbequing and dining outdoors during the warmer months it would be beneficial to have a large table and chairs so that you can all sit at the table to eat however if you and your partner just like to sit in the garden with a cup of coffee and put your feet up, a couple of loungers would be a better choice.

It has certainly become a trend lately to make the outdoor space in a garden resemble the indoor living area and so sofas and coffee tables made from waterproof materials have become popular additions on the patio. These usually have removeable cushions that need to be stored during rainy spells so it is a good idea to have a storage box that will hold the cushions when not in use.

Garden benches are still immensely popular as they can be sited in different locations around the garden and used to add interest to a variety of areas.

When you’re sitting in your garden relaxing, you want to have a comfortable place to sit. You also want to make sure your garden looks great and has good quality furniture that will complement the rest of your property. It’s important to select the right furniture to do justice to your home.

When you choose a good quality garden furniture, it will show. Chunky wood, high-quality plastics and cushioned seats will look beautiful in any garden setting and will last a long time as an added bonus. This means you shouldn’t pay too much attention to the price tag. A more expensive set of furniture will last longer and will look more premium in the first place, so it is worth the extra investment.

Make sure you choose furniture that you personally like, that fits in with your personal aesthetic. It is often a good idea to see furniture in person before buying, rather than buying online.

Railway sleepers, originally intended for use on the railways, have become popular features of many modern gardens. Designers and landscapers find them to be useful materials for use in the garden, thanks to their durability and versatility. Traditionally, sleepers have been made from a variety of materials including wood, steel, rubber and even concrete. When we talk about sleepers in the garden, we are usually talking about those made from softwood, since they are light, easy to carry and transport and look nicer. Cleaning products and wood varnishes can slightly alter the colour, and these are essential to maintaining them properly. (more…)