Think beyond the board material
The subframe, ventilation, drainage and fixing details are critical. A premium board installed on a poor structure is still a poor deck.
Everso Local advice · Decking
Timber vs composite decking: what should you consider?
A practical comparison of timber and composite decking, including subframes, maintenance and garden levels. This guide is designed to help you have a better first conversation and make a more informed decision, not to replace assessment by an appropriately competent professional.
Timber and composite suit different priorities
Timber offers a natural material that can be maintained and refinished. Composite can reduce routine finishing but varies considerably in quality, appearance and heat response.
Plan the deck as part of the garden
Height, steps, doors, planting, drainage and sight lines should be considered together rather than treating the deck as an isolated rectangle.
Questions customers commonly ask
Is composite decking maintenance free?
No material outdoors is truly maintenance free. Composite normally needs less refinishing than timber but still needs cleaning and sensible care.
Why does the subframe matter?
It supports the entire deck and controls stiffness, longevity, drainage and ventilation.