Composite absorbs significantly less water than traditional timber. This limits fungi and mould growth that can contribute to a slippery surface and gives you a safe and secure platform to walk on.

Yes, durability is a big advantage of composite. It wears better than traditional materials, with no warping, splitting, rotting or woodworm to worry about. Plus, there’s no need for annual sanding and coating. It’s simply hassle-free decking that really lasts (for 20 years or more).

Generally, the only maintenance needed is a quick sweep or scrub every now and then, and a power wash with a recommended composite decking cleaning solution a couple of times a year (ensure the nozzle isn’t too near to the surface and test a small area first).

Regularly removing or brushing any debris off the deck will reduce the number of times heavier cleaning is required, as well as reducing the risk of such material rotting and potentially marking the decking area.

Yes. There’s a small raised ridge within the top cavity of the fence boards which needs to face the same direction for all boards, creating the front and back.

Hollow boards have a hollow core and a groove in the side profile, whereas solid boards are solid throughout. Hollow boards are recommended for residential and light commercial use, whereas solid boards are designed with commercial projects in mind and are recommended for any edging of steps. The hollow boards are cheaper, expand and contract more than solid but still provide excellent strength.

There’s no need to throw it away. Leftover composite decking can be used like wood so you could make a planter, create a garden path, a bench seat - anything you might do with wood, without the worry of mildew, mould or rotting.