Complete Guide To Choosing The Right Composite Decking In Sheffield

Composite decking is now one of the most popular products bought from Hillsborough Fencing. We have created a guide to help you choose the right style, colour and size for your Sheffield garden.

Composite decking is one of the best options for your garden because it offers a range of benefits.

How To Choose Composite Decking For Your Garden

Composite decking has many benefits, but it's important to check that the boards you buy are right for your garden. Here are six things to consider

• Materials: Composite decking boards combine wood fibres with recycled plastics to give you a natural feel, be good for the environment, and have high durability.
• Caps: Capped composite boards feature an outer protective layer. Designed to protect the board from moisture, staining and general wear
• Structure: Hollow-profile boards allow water to drain through the decking more easily, and the lightweight boards are easy to install.
• Weight: Check the load capacity of the boards to make sure you buy the right boards for what you plan to use the decking for.
• Texture: Board textures improve the natural feel of the boards and provide additional grip and slip resistance during wet weather.
• Colours: Lighter colours reflect more sunlight so they remain comfortable to walk on barefoot in the summer months.

Each of these factors can affect the type of composite decking you choose. Before buying, speak to an expert at Hillsborough Fencing and explain what you plan on using your decking for, and they will help you find the right boards for your garden.

What Are The Benefits Of Composite Decking?

Composite decking can transform a garden. Composite decking has a modern look with benefits you don’t get from traditional timber deck boards. These benefits are why composite decking is the best option.

Low Maintenance

Composite decking is easy to clean and maintain because it does not require regular sanding, staining or painting and can be cleaned with a pressure washer or brush to remove surface stains.

Slip Resistance

Composite decking uses anti-slip technology to make it safer during wet weather. This is because of the textured finishes or the ability to add anti-slip strips to stairs or areas around water.

Structural Strength

Unlike traditional timber decking, your composite decking won’t split, splinter or warp over time. The mix of plastic and wood fibres makes it more durable during changing weather.

Colour Options

Colour choice is one of the main reasons people buy composite decking. It comes in a range of colours, including brown, black, grey and oak.

Weather Durability

Composite decking is far more durable in wet weather than traditional timber decking. Water runs off the boards, which don’t absorb moisture, leading to less rot and mould.

Decking Longevity

Because of its weather durability, structural strength, and low maintenance, composite decking has a much longer lifespan, and some composite decking systems can last for 25 years or more

Eco-Freindly

Composite decking is made from recycled plastic and wood fibres. It’s eco-friendly, as boards are made using recycled materials and don’t need chemicals to protect them over time.

Is Composite Decking Worth It

Composite decking is worth the investment for your garden, especially if you love spending time outdoors and plan on living there for many years. Composite decking gives you freedom to use your garden all year round, no matter the shape or size.

Traditional softwood decking boards soak up water over time. They become prone to rot and require yearly staining or sealing. This results in them needing to be replaced or repaired regularly, especially in winter months.

Investing in composite decking boards in Sheffield reduces maintenance costs and helps you save money that you can spend on upgrading other areas of your home or garden.

How Composite Decking Is Helping Our Customers

Over the last 6 months, our composite decking sales have increased as more and more homeowners are looking to upgrade their garden rather than just repair it.

Customers are doing this as they realise that composite decking is more cost-effective and allows them to spend more time enjoying the outdoor space rather than maintaining it.

Below are some of our recent testimonials from customers who have had composite decking installed in their gardens.

Adrian Frost (5 Star)

Can't fault these folks; they've used them a lot over the years. Bought a lot of timber recently for a garden project; their materials were as good quality as ever. A few years ago I spent a small fortune on a big composite decking project, and it is lasting well. The expanded range of gates and bespoke products is also excellent – our 'go-to' place for any outdoor materials and hardware.

Chris Taylor (5 Star)

Really impressed with these guys. Have placed 2 online orders now. Both were delivered the next morning. The quality and price of timber were great, as were communication and the delivery. I made a mistake and over-ordered the number of composite decking boards required. The guys who delivered happily just took the boards back, and a refund was processed before I even had a chance to call the office. Would totally recommend.

Composite Decking Products At Hillsborough Fencing

HillDeck 3D Woodgrain Composite Decking

HillDeck 3D Woodgrain Composite Decking is available in two colours: dark grey and brown, and is made using recycled timber and plastics with great anti-slip resistance, low moisture absorption properties, and resistance to insect attack.

Hill Deck Composite Decking

HillDeck composite decking is available in two different colours, stone grey or black, and is made using recycled timber and plastics. This means HillDeck is a low-maintenance alternative to traditional timber decking.

HillDeck 3D Woodgrain Composite Skirting/Bullnose

HillDeck Skirting/Bullnose is used for edging off decking where the top board is exposed and also for steps and around the edges of decking as a skirting board. They measure 135 mm x 25 mm in section and are available in three different colours.

Composite Accessories Clips

• Colour-coded Polypine: These are plastic-topped pins that can be used to secure composite edging trim to your deck.
• Starter Clip: Part of the Ecoscape UK hidden screw system, the starter clip allows decks to be built against existing structures.
• Hidden T-clip Fixing: Our hidden T-clip system allows our composite decking to be laid without any unsightly screws through the boards.
• No.7 Finishing Screws: A premium-quality No. 7 gauge 316 grade stainless steel deck screw ideal for securing risers in steps.
• Colour-Coded L-brackets: Our colour-coded brackets are used to secure composite joistwork and balustrade systems.

Upgrading Your Garden With High-Quality Composite Decking In Sheffield

If you're looking to upgrade your current garden with a new modern decking system. It gives you more usable living space while eliminating ongoing maintenance.

Combining timber fibres with protective polymers creates board profiles that resist damp rot and surface wear. At Hillsborough Fencing, we provide guidance and materials tailored to local residential requirements. Exploring composite options opens up possibilities for creating low-maintenance, beautiful outdoor entertaining areas with composite decking from a trusted decking supplier in Sheffield.

Composite Decking FAQs

What Is Composite Decking Made From?

Recycled wood fibres mixed with reclaimed plastics, combined with binding agents and UV-resistant pigments, give the composite board its dense board profile that stops splintering and rotting hazards.

Approximately 50-60% wood fibres, mainly sawdust or wood chips, are mixed with 35-45% plastics, high-density polyethene or PVC from recycling plants. Finally, these are mixed with additives that help bond them together and protect them from UV and filled with antifungal treatments.

How Do I Choose The Right Composite Decking For My Garden?

The first step is to decide what you want to use your decking for, how big it's going to be and how much you want to spend. Then this will help to narrow down the available options for your garden.

3D woodgrain decking is the best all-round option as it comes in a range of colours and at a good price and is also textured to reduce slipping in wet weather.

Is Composite Decking Suitable for Wet Weather?

Yes, as composite decking has water-repellent properties that stop moisture from soaking deep into internal board cores. They are also made to be safe with non-slip technology.

The tough surface stays structurally strong and nice to look at through dark winter months and unpredictable spring weather.

Does Composite Decking Require Much Maintenance?

No, it doesn't. Composite decking can be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a brush. On the other hand, you can also use a pressure washer at a distance to remove any hard stains or mud.

Composite decking doesn’t need treatment or paint. It's more likely the structure underneath will need to be repaired before the composite boards themselves.

How Does Recycled Material Benefit Decking Performance?

Reclaimed plastic mixed with natural wood fibres forms a dense decking board that blocks water and bugs from destroying the materials. 

Using recycled materials supports eco-friendly manufacturing while delivering strong results.