Timber Decking

While our decking timbers are naturally durable and tough, using a quality coating like Osmo Decking Oil can extend their lifespan. Although quality deck boards can endure outside without treatments or coatings, applying a good coating will help preserve the deck boards and keep them in good condition for longer.

You can expect around 15 years of service from a good quality hardwood deck, but its lifespan will very much depend on how it is installed and maintained. Deck boards located in sunny / quick drying areas will last longer than those often in the shade.

The terms hardwood decking and softwood decking refer to the type of timber that the deck is made from. Softwood decking is often made from either treated pine or Larch. Hardwood decking could be made from a number of tropical wood species or locally grown species such as Oak or Brimstone Ash.

This is a matter of preference. When it comes to reducing slip, the grooves are less important than keeping your deck clean. It is the ‘green slime’ that makes the wood slippery. For aesthetic reasons smooth deck boards tend to be more popular than grooved boards.

We do not offer deck installation services but we can recommend those that do.

Yes, we do offer delivery services. To find out more details, please see our delivery page.

Decking installation is a relatively easy job for professional carpenters but it will pose a challenge to all but the keenest DIYers. We advise hiring in a professional.

Hardwood decking boards are normally sold in random lengths raging from 1.8mt to 3.5mt. The lengths will vary depending the wood type.

Oak and Brimstone ash deck boards sourced from UK woodlands can be considered ‘sustainable’. For tropical hardwood species such as Balau, Ipe and Iroko ask for independently certified stock.

Oak decking costs approximately £65 / M2 + VAT

The best wood species for outdoor decking are hard wearing and resistant to rot. Oak, larch and Brimstone ash are the best UK grown wood species. Balau, Ipe and Iroko are the best imported wood species.