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    DECKING

    The Complete Guide to Decking

    A deck extends the living areas of your home and creates a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that Kiwis love. Whether creating a beautiful outdoor entertainment space or simply adding value to your property, you want to be sure you’re making the right choice when investing in a deck. With so many decking timbers and materials available, it can be overwhelming to choose. Selecting the best timber for your deck will come down to personal preferences such as desired aesthetic, lifestyle, and budget.

    What to Consider When Choosing Decking Timber

    Aesthetic

    The appearance of your deck, including colour and wood grain.

    Durability

    Is the material suitable for your climate, and how long will it last?

    Maintenance

    Ongoing care of your deck, including cleaning and staining requirements.

    Sustainability

    What is the environmental impact of your choice?

    Ease of Build

    Each decking material has unique installation guidelines, and some designs require council consent and a certified LBP.

    Budget

    How much are you willing to invest?

    Explore the PlaceMakers Decking Range

    We can help you find the perfect deck for your home. With a comprehensive range of decking materials, including pine, modified pine, hardwoods, and composite, we have something for every lifestyle, aesthetic, and budget.

    A classic Kiwi decking timber, our locally sourced pine is a budget-friendly option that requires an annual clean plus sanding and staining every 1-2 years. You can expect your pine deck to last around 15 years with regular maintenance. Available in two grades, ‘merch pine’ and ‘premium pine’, this timber is a light tan colour that will weather off to silver or is easily stained. Pine timber features knots - naturally occurring imperfections in the wood grain – and is prone to contracting and expanding with changing temperatures.

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    Explore Pine Decking

    Modified Pine such as KeyDeck, Abodo Vulcan, and Accoya are alternatives to traditional pine that have been treated to make this timber as durable as hardwoods. More resistant to cracking and warping, these products are easily maintained with an annual clean and do not require re-painting or staining. Available in various colours, KeyDeck is pre-stained in three colour options, whilst Abodo Vulcan is a dark brown, and Accoya is grey. Read on for further information on each option.

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    Explore Modified Pine Decking

    Hardwood timbers such as kwila, kwila ShadowDeck, garapa, vitex, and purpleheart are sourced from responsibly managed tropical forests worldwide. Dense, durable, and water-resistant, these timbers are low maintenance, only requiring cleaning every 1-2 years. Whilst kwila and kwila ShadowDeck are red-brown and will ‘bleed’ colour, garapa, vitex, and purpleheart do not leach, so they may be more suitable depending on your outdoor living design. For more on each timber, read on.

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    Explore Modified Pine Decking

    The technology of composite decking has advanced significantly over the last decade. An alternative to timber, these products are typically made of recycled wood fibre and recycled plastic or polyethylene. Highly durable and almost maintenance-free, composite provides a timber look and feel with various finishes available. While the initial investment can be more expensive than traditional timber, a composite deck will pay itself off within a few years due to its low maintenance. For our full range of composite decking brands, read on.

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    Explore Composite Decking

    Comparison Chart

    Compare the different aspects of the types of decking available at PlaceMakers.

    Type BUDGET CARE DURABILITY SUSTAINABILITY AESTHETIC MAINTENANCE TREATMENT EASE OF BUILD PROFILES
    RADIATA PINE Low investment Pine requires ongoing cleaning and staining to maintain the product look and feel. Once a year minimum though every 6 months is better Lifespan of around 25 years if cared for correctly. Is susceptible to wear and tear in hotter climates Locally sourced product Only small round defects may be present but must not detract from the premium class finish of the deck appearance Perform recommended care every 6-12 months to ensure product lifespan. Clean the deck (with either warm soapy water or a deck cleaner solution). A pressure washer is best for washing down but don't overdo it! Once dry, apply decking stain or oil. CCA (Copper Chrome Arsenic) wood preservative Standard building product, ideal for cooler climates to avoid bending or cracking Smooth & Grip Tread Smooth & Grip Tread
    Modifed Radiata Pine Medium investment Modified Pine requires ongoing cleaning to maintain the look and feel Lifespan of around 25 years, less susceptible to wear and tear than pine decking Locally sourced product Pre-stained Every year to ensure product lifespan Chemically treated to be harder and more resistant than standard pine. Reduces the risk of bending in warmer temperatures Standard building material Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on brand)
    Hardwood Medium investment Hardwood requires ongoing cleaning to maintain the look and feel Lifespan of up to 50 years depending on species and if properly maintained FSC® certified - excludes Vitex which is community produced from the Solomon Islands High quality. Some fading will occur over time. Kwila has a tendency to bleed and should not be used over vegetable gardens Requires cleaning every year using a light detergent with an anti-fungal agent. Oiling is recommended however is optional based on the desired aesthetic Pre-stained & chemical free Read User Guide for information on how to best install this decking Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on species)
    Composite Quality investment Sweep or mop with warm water as required Very high durability, long lifespan. 10 - 50 years fade and stain warranty included (depending on brand) Uses recycled wood fibre and plastics to create the composite timber High quality, will keep look and feel consistently as it ages Very low maintenance to preserve product look and feel Pre-finished in colour. Contains fungicide Easy to cut and install. Refer to User Guide on how best to instal lthis decking Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on brand)
    Type
    RADIATA PINE
    Type: RADIATA PINE
    BUDGET: Low investment
    CARE: Pine requires ongoing cleaning and staining to maintain the product look and feel. Once a year minimum though every 6 months is better
    DURABILITY: Lifespan of around 25 years if cared for correctly. Is susceptible to wear and tear in hotter climates
    SUSTAINABILITY: Locally sourced product
    AESTHETIC: Only small round defects may be present but must not detract from the premium class finish of the deck appearance
    MAINTENANCE: Perform recommended care every 6-12 months to ensure product lifespan. Clean the deck (with either warm soapy water or a deck cleaner solution). A pressure washer is best for washing down but don't overdo it! Once dry, apply decking stain or oil.
    TREATMENT: CCA (Copper Chrome Arsenic) wood preservative
    EASE OF BUILD: Standard building product, ideal for cooler climates to avoid bending or cracking Smooth & Grip Tread
    PROFILES: Smooth & Grip Tread
    Modifed Radiata Pine
    Type: Modifed Radiata Pine
    BUDGET: Medium investment
    CARE: Modified Pine requires ongoing cleaning to maintain the look and feel
    DURABILITY: Lifespan of around 25 years, less susceptible to wear and tear than pine decking
    SUSTAINABILITY: Locally sourced product
    AESTHETIC: Pre-stained
    MAINTENANCE: Every year to ensure product lifespan
    TREATMENT: Chemically treated to be harder and more resistant than standard pine. Reduces the risk of bending in warmer temperatures
    EASE OF BUILD: Standard building material
    PROFILES: Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on brand)
    Hardwood
    Type: Hardwood
    BUDGET: Medium investment
    CARE: Hardwood requires ongoing cleaning to maintain the look and feel
    DURABILITY: Lifespan of up to 50 years depending on species and if properly maintained
    SUSTAINABILITY: FSC® certified - excludes Vitex which is community produced from the Solomon Islands
    AESTHETIC: High quality. Some fading will occur over time. Kwila has a tendency to bleed and should not be used over vegetable gardens
    MAINTENANCE: Requires cleaning every year using a light detergent with an anti-fungal agent. Oiling is recommended however is optional based on the desired aesthetic
    TREATMENT: Pre-stained & chemical free
    EASE OF BUILD: Read User Guide for information on how to best install this decking
    PROFILES: Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on species)
    Composite
    Type: Composite
    BUDGET: Quality investment
    CARE: Sweep or mop with warm water as required
    DURABILITY: Very high durability, long lifespan. 10 - 50 years fade and stain warranty included (depending on brand)
    SUSTAINABILITY: Uses recycled wood fibre and plastics to create the composite timber
    AESTHETIC: High quality, will keep look and feel consistently as it ages
    MAINTENANCE: Very low maintenance to preserve product look and feel
    TREATMENT: Pre-finished in colour. Contains fungicide
    EASE OF BUILD: Easy to cut and install. Refer to User Guide on how best to instal lthis decking
    PROFILES: Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on brand)

    Get Inspired

    PlaceMakers can help you get started on a decking project to suit your space, get inspired below and then come in store to discuss your next project.

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