LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS 59


WHY CHOOSE COMPOSITE DECKING?


Felicity Hodgkinson of Ecodek explores the benefits Wood Polymer Composite decking can offer to developers and home buyers alike


with an eye-catching front garden and driveway is key to enticing home buyers through the front door. However, potential purchasers now also expect to see the same level of quality and attention to detail paid to the rear of the property. This is prompting developers to put as much effort into creating an appealing and impactful space behind a


‘K


erb appeal’ is a well-used phrase in this industry, and creating an aesthetically attractive facade


building as they do to the front.


POST-COVID The pandemic has shone a light on the importance of access to outside space and the impact it has on our mental and physi- cal wellbeing, and with more of us than ever spending time at home, the back garden – whether that is an acre field, a small but perfectly formed patch of grass, or a courtyard – has become a focal point. As well as providing a place for


escapism, the back garden is fast becoming viewed as an extension to the home, bringing the inside out and creating additional living space. As a result, developers need to be aware of the increased importance house buyers are placing on gardens when choosing their future home. An effective and effortless way of


creating an attractive outside space is through the installation of decking. There are two main types of decking available


IT IS CLEAR THAT OUTSIDE SPACE IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE IMPORTANT TO HOME BUYERS – AND CREATING AN ATTRACTIVE AREA TO CAPTURE THEIR IMAGINATIONS IS FAST BECOMING A PRIORITY FOR DEVELOPERS


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