Composite decking is a great way to introduce an additional feature to your property’s exterior. With the appearance of wood and the performance of plastic, you get the best of both words with this hybrid material. There are a few different layouts that you can consider for your new deck, let’s take a look at them.
Picture Framing
Picture framing is a method where you arrange the decking boards around the edge to create a border. This also increases the stability of the deck, as the supporting joists underneath are also arranged to reflect this pattern. The result is a decorative finish with an expensive appearance.
Steps
You may want to integrate some steps into your composite decking design. Steps can be added for functional reasons and design purposes. Taller decks might require steps to create access to and from it. In other cases, you may wish to create raised areas and additional platforms on the deck with stairs. This can help to break up the space and improve the appearance of your outdoor space.
Diagonal Composite Decking
You don’t have to place the boards horizontally if you don’t want to. For a more interesting appearance, you can have diagonal decking. This works with standard composite decking styles as well as picture framing. You could even combine a few layouts to create the result you want.
Chevron
As well as picture framing and diagonal placement, you can also place your composite decking in chevrons. This looks a bit like parquet flooring, so the result has a timeless and expensive appearance. It may take a bit more time and effort to install you decking in this way, but the results are definitely worth it.
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If you need materials for your composite decking installation, get in touch with our friendly team today. We’re here to help, and can ensure you have all the products you need to get your installation finished.
