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    composite decking

    Just wandering if anyone has used composite decking and what there thoughts are. I have wood decking at the pond but it gets so dangerous and just wandered if this was any better.

    Thanks Angela



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    Hi Angela, I know what you mean with wooden decking, I have it also and when its wet or icy it a pain, I jet wash mine down each year to remove the algae build up, after that its a lot better. Problem is if the water runs into your pond it can be a problem.

    Did you long necked friend come back today? or did the extra wire do any good?

    Craig

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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig View Post
    Hi Angela, I know what you mean with wooden decking, I have it also and when its wet or icy it a pain, I jet wash mine down each year to remove the algae build up, after that its a lot better. Problem is if the water runs into your pond it can be a problem.

    Did you long necked friend come back today? or did the extra wire do any good?

    Craig
    Yes, he was back, I always keep an eye out and caught him flying past the house then I spotted him, boy they can sit real still. See him hiding in the trees, you really have to look hard. I really shouted and scared it off, good job I haven't got close neighbours.

    Do you live down south. I thought wood decking would be alright down south as you have a drier climate.

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    As this problem has been touched on in this thread, for anyone about to build a pool, consideration should be given to whatever with which you edge your pool.

    There should be a "fall" away from the pool, an inch in three feet would be sufficient, to prevent any rain water "run off" from decking, paving etc., contaminating your pool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by angela View Post
    Just wandering if anyone has used composite decking and what there thoughts are. I have wood decking at the pond but it gets so dangerous and just wandered if this was any better.

    Thanks Angela
    Angela, I am currently considering using composite decking, the sample they sent was really good and it is meant to be less slippy when wet as well as being Eco friendly.

    If I go down this route I'll let you know how it goes.

    Al.

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    Angela, I am currently considering using composite decking, the sample they sent was really good and it is meant to be less slippy when wet as well as being Eco friendly.

    If I go down this route I'll let you know how it goes.

    Al.
    Would be interested to hear if you do go for it. I got some more samples today but some of the prices are scary.

    Angela

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    Quote Originally Posted by angela View Post
    Would be interested to hear if you do go for it. I got some more samples today but some of the prices are scary.

    Angela
    Did u mention "koi" when u asked for samples?

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    Quote Originally Posted by voodoo_15_uk View Post
    Did u mention "koi" when u asked for samples?
    No Laura

    Someone said to me the other day, what a waste of money building a pond just to house koi and when I told them that I heat it they gave me a strange look. I then took them over to see my friends and when they hand feed my favourite they thought it was great. Still l bet if I told them what I spend to keep these happy chappies are their surrounding look good they would really think I am mad.

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    lol dont worry my friends think im mad too cos i dont spend a fortune on clothes shopping and fashion. i'd rather spend my money on something that grows and develops and doesnt go out of fashion.

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    Laura,

    How many handbags do we need, now koi thats different, and they don't go out of fashion

    Angela

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    composite decking

    Does anyone here have any composite decking?

    I am considering using it to cover my filter pit.

    What are the pro's / con's compared to natural wood decking and/or other means of covering the pit?

    Cheers.

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    Ive a garden full of the stuff im still decking around my pond. Pros, never needs staining. Its heavier than normal wooden decking.
    Cons it does scratch / mark and obviously you cant re-stain it if it does.
    Its not cheap!
    Got mine from eDecks. uploadfromtaptalk1400866508780.jpg

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    Hi I've been fitting a trex composite deck for a costumer this week and like trueblue says it's very dense but cuts like a dream .
    I'd definitely recommend it


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    I've always been suspicious of wooden decking. It's supposed to be "pressure treated" but this might mean it's been "leant against a tin of stain."

    We've got a wooden deck beyond our golf clubhouse patio, supposedly laid by professionals. It's been down a few years and isn't wearing well. The weather has got at at in places despite being given a coat of stain "now and then."

    I'd go for composite every time.

    Same for shed roofs etc., go for "non-tear" roofing felt, three times the price of shed stuff (you have to go to a "proper" roofing place to get it). But worth it.

    Our koi pools and surrounds are for the long term. You don't need to be in a situation where "the remedial work required, is in reverse proportion to your age."
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    We ended up fitting Trex composite decking and I must say that I am really happy with it. We have a lot of conifers around us and the slabs get really green and slimy, The composite boards did have a wee bit of green on them but it was easily washed of with a brush, didn't have to jet wash. I picked grey for a change, not a very good picture.

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    i love that in gray. it is becoming the best way to have decking, the price of wood is on the up and soon it will be the same price as the composite type. been a joiner by trade I love wood but think if I had to re do my garden buildings I would use this sort of material. i built the pond house out of blocks as did not want to be messing around in a few years time cutting out rot and damp wood.

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    Quote Originally Posted by peter57 View Post
    Does anyone here have any composite decking?

    I am considering using it to cover my filter pit.

    What are the pro's / con's compared to natural wood decking and/or other means of covering the pit?

    Cheers.
    I did look at composite 18 months ago however I read too many horror stories about mill-due in reviews and at the cost I wasn't going to take the chance. So I went for red western cedar which requires no maintenance although you can stain if if you desire, but it naturally weathers to a light grey.

    Al,

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    Thanks for the replies & photos everyone - they all look great.

    Angela - your garden looks beautiful, the colours are amazing

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    Quote Originally Posted by peter57 View Post
    Does anyone here have any composite decking?

    I am considering using it to cover my filter pit.

    What are the pro's / con's compared to natural wood decking and/or other means of covering the pit?

    Cheers.

    The only disadvantage you may have peter is if it needs to be regularly moved as a cover for your filter pit it is incredibly heavy .
    I've done the same thing over my filters but with a Brazilian hard wood ( ipe) also very heavy and I find it bit of a chore keep on lifting them .



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    Quote Originally Posted by Cleveland View Post
    The only disadvantage you may have peter is if it needs to be regularly moved as a cover for your filter pit it is incredibly heavy .
    I've done the same thing over my filters but with a Brazilian hard wood ( ipe) also very heavy and I find it bit of a chore keep on lifting them .


    If they're hinged, just fit some cheap gas struts, to help the lifting!

 

 
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