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Summer projects are officially underway, with outside renovations taking priority while we have a break from the winter chill. Come rain or shine, all anyone wants to do is be outside soaking up the warmth. It is likely that you are being contacted by homeowners who are looking to expand their outside seating areas or replace old decking. Let’s look at the latest in outside decking trends, and why composite decking is growing in popularity.
Decking Trends 2024
If your customers are looking for a modern, Pinterest-worthy renovation, then keep these trends in mind.
- Neutral colour palettes.
- Creating social spaces outside.
- Patterns and shapes.
While maximalism remains in-style for interior design, neutral and earthy tones are preferred for the garden. Wood, and wood effect panels are a common way of incorporating nature into garden design. Browns, beiges, and light greys are still among the most popular decking colours, indicating that neutral colour palettes are here to stay.
It is perhaps obvious that decking allows for comfortable social gatherings (without ruining the lawn). Nevertheless, there has been a rise in purchases of fire-pits, grills and outdoor cooking equipment, highlighting that the deck can be used for so much more than drinks with friends. With the right decking, homeowners can take advantage of the warm summer experiences to cook for friends and family. Some may even use their new decking space to install a hot tub!
Neutral colour palettes don’t need to be boring. There more people are opting to install multiple colours of decking board to give their garden a unique design. Interesting patterns can also be created by using decking with two different finishes, i.e combining a smooth and grained effect across the deck. Non-matching boards can also serve a functional purpose by differentiating between an outdoor seating area and the children’s play space.
Low Maintenance Decking
No one wants to get a splinter in their foot while trying to relax on a warm day. One of the most important factors in choosing a decking provider is how low maintenance their product is. Here at Edge, we specialise in providing our customers with quality, low-maintenance building products. We know how important it is for contractors to be working with reliable materials, to ensure their work is preserved for years to come.
Triton Decking is an excellent choice for most gardens. Triton decking is made from a unique WPC (wood plastic composite). This ensures that the decking is splinter-free and requires essentially no maintenance. The decking even boasts an anti-slip surface on each side of the board. With a realistic wood pattern and grooves, customers can still get the traditional wood-effect decking they are looking for with all of the benefits of a modern building material.
Composite decking is available in a range of colours, both subtle and bold, to suit the preference of any customer. What’s more, composite decking is mould and weather resistant, so it will retain its colour superbly. For most, this is a far preferable solution to painting their already splintered wood decking. Triton WPC decking also features two designs. One side of the board has a deep and realistic wood pattern, while the other has a regular groove pattern, mimicking the more traditional decking style. This allows for creative freedom when laying the boards, as you can mix and match the sides to create interesting patterns and textures across the decking.
Sustainable Materials
Composite decking is also growing in popularity as customers are continuing to view sustainable materials as an important factor in the buying decision. WPC decking is often considered to be more sustainable than wood decking as fewer natural resources are required in it’s manufacture. While wooden decking requires high quantities of treated wood paneling, WPC can be manufactured from plastic and wood waste. Sawdust, recycled plastics, and other waste materials can be recycled to form WPC decking, thereby reducing the natural resources required in production. Once it has been installed, composite decking only requires a wipe down with soapy water to stay looking its best. No harsh cleaning mixtures or varnishes are needed, reducing the cost and environmental damage of future upkeep.
As composite decking can have the same grain finish and colour as wooden decking, lots of homeowners are happy to choose the composite decking and reduce the carbon footprint of their home renovation projects. Additional benefits such as low maintenance, and manufacturers guarantees help to make the move to composite decking that little bit easier.
Get in touch
If you have any decking projects coming up, we would love to hear from you. We encourage trade customers to get in touch with us by calling 0345 021 3333 or emailing [email protected] to get discounted pricing across our range of decking projects. We are here to get you the products you need at the best price, delivered directly to your site.
Disclaimer: Triton decking will require maintenance and cleaning with soapy water and non-solvent products. The decking is liable to staining and fading due to its natural content. However, a co-extruded decking is designed to withstand staining and fading. It is important to always read the manufacturers guarantee and installation instructions.