Decking - Building Renewable

An eco-friendly deck in the backyard of a home. There is a money and budget icon in the bottom right corner showing paper money and coins with the words, "budget for success". The words "Building An Eco-Friendly Deck (While Staying Within Budget)" are written across the top of the image in white letters.

Building An Eco-Friendly Deck (While Staying Within Budget)

ByErin Shine April 10, 2023October 13, 2024

Building an eco-friendly deck doesn’t need to break the bank. This article explains how to build an eco-friendly deck while staying within budget. Click here to learn more.

Two Photographs side by side showing decking areas made from TimberTech (left) and Trex (right). The left hand deck has dining furniture on it and is light brown. The deck on the right is light gray and has a city skyline in the background. Across the top are the words "Which Is Better, Trex or TimberTech? Composite Decks Compared." The letters "VS" are in the center.

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Which Is Better, Trex or TimberTech? Composite Decks Compared

ByJim Pritchard April 6, 2023May 4, 2024

These two are the heavyweights of the composite decking world, but which is better – Trex or TimberTech? This article compares the two brands across a range of the most common features so you can decide which is better for your next project.

A photograph of a stylish decking area with a balcony that juts out over a green lawn. The deck has a gray glass outdoor dining table and six gray mesh-backed chairs. The decking boards are light brown and have a visible grain. The building the deck abuts has large windows along its length. There is also a large overhang on the building with prominent wooden beams that partially covers the decking area. The railing around the decking has black metal posts, steel wire cross-pieces and wood-effect handrail. In the bottom right hand corner is an icon showing a person reading a book. The words "TimberTech Composite Decking - Everything You Need To Know" appear across the top of the image.

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TimberTech Composite Decking – Everything You Need To Know

ByJim Pritchard April 5, 2023August 27, 2024

TimberTech composite decking is a good choice for a durable and eco-friendly deck for your home. But with all the different options and features available at different price points, choosing the right one for your home can be confusing. This article guides you through the types, price points, and features available to help you decide.

Two photographs side by side. The left hand photo is of a composite deck being built and the one on the right is a wooden deck under construction. In the centre at the bottom is an icon of a small boy holding two green "greater than and less than" symbols in a questioning way. Across the top of the image are the words "Composite Decking-What Is It And Is It Better Than Wood?"

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Composite Decking-What Is It And Is It Better Than Wood?

ByJim Pritchard April 2, 2023October 13, 2024

Composite decking is becoming a popular option for many householders these days. In this article, we look at the pros and cons of composite decking, including whether it’s better than wood for use on a garden deck.