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GARDEN ROOMS & PATIOS, NEWS · 7 September 2020

decking for all SEASONS

Four Reasons How Garden Decking can add Appeal to Your House – Dura Composites Installing a composite deck on your property creates a focal point in y

decking for all SEASONS

Four Reasons How Garden Decking can add Appeal to Your House – Dura Composites

Installing a composite deck on your property creates a focal point in your garden which is ideal for summer barbeques, lazy Sundays and even classy dinner parties in the winter, accompanied by an outside chiminea. There are a variety of perks to adding decking to your garden, and we have listed them so you can add appeal to your outdoor area. 

 

Flexible outdoor area

Adding composite decking to your garden creates a flexible space that is suitable for a variety of outdoor activities. A deck is a safe place for children to play, and the perfect spot for you to simply relax on a deckchair and feel close to nature. Decking is incredibly versatile, it can be used around ponds, pools, water features and even under pergolas. 

Composite decks are also ideal for an outdoor dining and entertainment space, you can add fairy lights for warm summer barbecues or cover it with a shade sail to shelter you if it rains.

Durable and long-lasting

Whilst traditional decking options may fall victim to staining, fading or UV damage, the latest composite decking is engineered to be resistant to all of those things. This means you won’t have 

 

to spend hours painting, sanding and re-staining your deck as a simple wipe down will have it in top condition.

Natural aesthetic appeal 

Another perk of adding a deck to your back garden is the natural aesthetics which complement and blend in with the surrounding outdoor area. A composite deck has a much subtler and softer impact that’s closer to nature in comparison with paving areas and it looks stylish as well. With decking, there are a variety of design options for you to choose from, so you can pick something which will suit your garden. 

 If you want to give your garden a sleek new makeover but are looking for a low-maintenance, low-cost solution that’s DIY friendly then you may want to consider decking tiles rather than traditional decking boards. These are designed to ensure a stylish, yet inexpensive, transformation that will last for

years to come, but can be installed in minutes

 Affordable and adds value 

Decking is a cosmetic improvement  to your home, and yet it actually increases the value of the property as well. Some estimates show that

an attractive low maintenance garden can add as much as 20% to your home’s value. Decks are a much sought-after feature for homebuyers as they add square footage onto the house and can act as an extension of your home.

 Composite solutions are a great way to future-proof your home, offering durable, stylish alternatives to existing materials. Not only is installation cheaper than searching for a new, upgraded property, but it’ll also add a lot more value to your home should you choose to sell in the future. So, if you’re considering moving for the sake of an improved property, why not look at the smart solutions that already exist and how they could benefit you – both in the short and long-term.

Dura Composites

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