LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS


Commissioning an experienced installer means that the deck will not only have the often desired ‘wow factor’ but it will also be installed correctly and to the highest standard, so it can be enjoyed for longer. However, for those who do choose to install a deck themselves, it’s important to purchase boards from a reputable supplier who can offer advice where required. Knowledgeable merchants will be able to give guidance on the quality of the product and its suitability to a particular project.


Decking installation has long been seen as a task for keen DIY-ers, but for a deck to add value to a home it must be carried out to a high standard. Because of this, it’s best to use a qualified decking installer, with a number of


specialists working across the UK. In particular, some composite decking brands offer both dedicated training and special initiatives like the TrexPRO installer scheme, which recognises the standard of experienced installers’ work.


When it comes to the installation itself, some leading suppliers, including ourselves, also provide product-specific guidance on how to install decking through brochures and online videos. Softwood timber decking and composite decking both offer a number of advantages, and can add both monetary and emotional value to a home as long as the decking has been installed to the highest standard. It’s important to research the decking market and work with suppliers and installers to be able to truly enjoy the extension of a home’s living space that decking can offer.


Indi Sarkaria is assistant product manager at Arbor Forest Products


april/may 2020


www.sbhonline.co.uk


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