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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.
CHECK YOUR TRADE PRICEWhat 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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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.
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.
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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RADIATA PINE
Modifed Radiata Pine
Hardwood
Composite
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Your local PlaceMakers team can help source what you need to get the job done!
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These products are ordered directly from the supplier or another branch for you. Our branch team will call you to confirm if we can source the product and let you know delivery time frames and costs (if any).
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These items are specifically sourced for you, and cannot be returned unless faulty, read more.
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These products are similar and available as another option if your original product is unavailable.
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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A Classic Kiwi Deck
The perfect kiwi deck that accompanies the new lawn, extending the entertaining area, and optimising the northwest view down the valley of this Warkworth residence.
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The owners of this Lake Tarawera home have amplified their outdoor living with this Vulcan timber deck, complete with glass balustrades, to make the most of a magnificent view.
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Decking Guides
View our helpful tips on decking installation through to our decking screw selection guide.
We are here to help you every step of the way to accomplish your decking project.
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