LANDSCAPING THE DECKING QUESTION


How can merchants understand the best options for a deck that will last the distance? BMJ finds out.


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he past two years have seen business boom for decking manufacturers and installers, as homeowners and hospitality businesses decided to invest in


their outdoor space.


Britain is a nation of garden-lovers, and composite decking in particular continues to


offer a low-maintenance option for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors without having to spend hours on keeping their garden in tip-top condition.


However, the popularity of composite decking has also caused the proliferation of some low cost and low-quality options – so merchants and installers need to make sure


they know the difference between a deck that’s built to last and one that won’t see out the summer.


Get to the core of the matter Jonathan Cooper, Arbordeck Trex business manager at Arbor Forest Products says that having a close relationship with installers


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A supplement to builders merchants journal March 2023


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