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Composite decks in York

Composite suits many York gardens, especially shady terraces where timber goes green. The trick is choosing a board that sits well with old brick.

In brief

Capped composite decking resists rot, splinters and the green slime that shaded timber gets. For York's period homes we usually suggest woodgrain browns and warm greys that suit red brick. We fit it on a closely spaced frame with hidden clips, kept clear of walls, airbricks and the damp-proof course.

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Example image: woodgrain composite deck beside old red brick and a sash window

Good for shady terraces

A high wall on each side and a tall offshoot can leave a York terrace garden in shade for much of the day. Timber in shade grows a green film and gets slippery. Capped composite doesn't absorb water, so it stays far cleaner and grippier. It also needs no staining, which matters when you'd otherwise have to carry tins through the house.

Choosing a board for an old house

Bright greys and very uniform boards can look out of place against Victorian brick and timber sash windows. We usually show York customers woodgrain composites with subtle colour variation, in teak, walnut and warm grey tones. Seen against the actual wall, the right board looks natural rather than plastic.

Fitted properly

Composite needs closely spaced joists, a level frame and room for air underneath. We fit hidden clips so there are no screw heads, leave expansion gaps and finish edges with fascias and a border. Where the deck meets the house, we leave a gap and keep below the damp-proof course and any airbricks.

Bringing it in

Composite boards come in long lengths. On terraces with no side access we plan how to bring them through the house or along the back lane without damage, and cut them outside.

Common questions

Will composite look wrong behind a Victorian terrace?

Not if you choose well. Woodgrain boards in warm tones look at home with old brick. We'll bring samples to hold against your wall.

Can composite be recycled?

Many composite boards are made partly from recycled wood and plastic, and some makers run take-back schemes for offcuts. We'll tell you about the boards we suggest.

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