Composite decking and fence panels?

glenimp617 · 10 Apr 2017 at 08:40

Hi all,

Has anyone, or knows of anyone who has installed composite decking and/or fence panels?

I'm interested :-)

Thanks

Valo · 10 Apr 2017 at 12:07

I had a composite deck and ramp installed a few years ago. I used DuoFuse and have been really happy with the end result. It still looks good now as it did when it was put down.

My railings where made by a blacksmith friend to match in with another set I had made at the front of my home. I'll do my best to answer any questions you have.

glenimp617 · 11 Apr 2017 at 10:25

Great!

We already have wooden decking so I assume it's simply a case of removing the boards and putting new composite ones down? (ie, can use existing frame)

SupraWez · 11 Apr 2017 at 10:30

Looking good, does it get very slippery?

ci_newman · 11 Apr 2017 at 10:55

glen8 said:
Great!

We already have wooden decking so I assume it's simply a case of removing the boards and putting new composite ones down? (ie, can use existing frame)

That would depend on the state of the existing frame. If it is already starting to rot, it would make sense to replace it now rather than later and remove all of the composite boards again.

glenimp617 · 11 Apr 2017 at 11:02

It's 8 years old, quite a small area and covered in the corner of the garden (sheltered by the house). Would hope it's ok, guess I need to have a look to make sure :-)

ci_newman · 11 Apr 2017 at 11:24

At 8 years old, I would suspect that it will be past its prime.

Valo · 11 Apr 2017 at 14:06

SupraWez said:
Looking good, does it get very slippery?

No not at all. The boards I used had two textured tread patterns to choose from a wider and thinner tread. I used the thinner tread and have never had any problems with grip.

glen8 said:
It's 8 years old, quite a small area and covered in the corner of the garden (sheltered by the house). Would hope it's ok, guess I need to have a look to make sure

I would definitely investigate the condition of the frame before doing anything else. My frame was built out of pressure treated timber, so should be good for the lifespan of the deck.