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	When it comes to choosing a decking board, customers can choose depending on priorities and use. People who want boards that are long-lasting may wish to select composite and PVC boards that have zero wood. People looking for easily installable boards may prefer to choose softwoods. In the case of people looking for environmentally friendly boards, keep in mind that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones may include recycled material.		When it comes to choosing a decking board, customers can choose depending on priorities and use. People who want boards that are long-lasting may wish to select composite and PVC boards that have zero wood. People looking for easily installable boards may prefer to choose softwoods. In the case of people looking for environmentally friendly boards, keep in mind that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones may include recycled material.

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	* The use of timber in construction.		* The use of timber in construction.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The timber merchants and board makers have been in dilemma ~~and confusion~~ for years regarding the type of materials to be used in the making of decking boards. ~~The one~~ option ~~always available~~ is ~~the~~ wooden decking board~~. But~~ then the struggle is to choose from the variety of woods available in the market.	+	The timber merchants and board makers have been in dilemma for years regarding the type of materials to be used in the making of decking boards.One option is wooden decking board, but then the struggle is to choose from the variety of woods available in the market.

−	~~= Types of decking boards =~~	+	There are many choices when it comes to the size, material, composition and colour, but there are other matters as well, such as cost, durability, eco-friendliness, maintenance and so on.

−	~~There are many choices when it comes to the size, material, composition and colour, but there are other matters as well - cost, durability, eco-friendliness, maintenance and so on.~~	+	= Types of decking boards =

	== Pressured softwood ==		== Pressured softwood ==

−	This product made by applying pressure to ~~the~~ softwood. This product is popular with customers for its price, durability and ease of installation. However, it is generally not environmentally friendly and can require a significant ~~amount of~~ maintenance.	+	This product is made by applying pressure to softwood. This product is popular with customers for its price, durability and ease of installation. However, it is generally not environmentally friendly and can require a significant maintenance.

	== Harwood ==		== Harwood ==

−	This variety, which is made from ~~tropical~~ trees, is generally more expensive than pressured boards. This type of board is considered safe from rotting, warping and splitting but it does require some degree of regular maintenance. It is not environmentally friendly and can be difficult to ~~install~~.	+	This variety, which is made from hardwood trees, is generally more expensive than pressured boards. This type of board is considered safe from rotting, warping and splitting but it does require some degree of regular maintenance. It is not always environmentally friendly and can be difficult to instal.

	== Composite ==		== Composite ==

−	These boards are made of wood flour and plastic that is recyclable. These boards are protected from mould, moisture and insects and are easy to maintain and ~~install~~. However, this type of decking can be expensive and is thought to be harmful to the environmental development.	+	These boards are made of wood flour and plastic that is recyclable. These boards are protected from mould, moisture and insects and are easy to maintain and instal. However, this type of decking can be expensive and is thought by some to be harmful to the environmental development.

	== PVC ==		== PVC ==

−	These boards are similar to the composite boards and are made only by a single material-plastic, which makes it easy to maintain. It is not prone to warping or splitting. It can be expensive and may look artificial. It is considered environmentally friendly, easy to ~~install~~ and easy to maintain.	+	These boards are similar to the composite boards and are made only by a single material-plastic, which makes it easy to maintain and recycle. It is not prone to warping or splitting. It can be expensive and may look artificial. It is considered by some to be environmentally friendly, easy to instal and easy to maintain.

	= How to decide =		= How to decide =

−	When it comes to choosing a decking board, customers can choose depending on priorities and use. People who want boards that are long-lasting may wish to select composite and PVC boards that have zero wood. People looking for easily installable boards may prefer to choose softwoods. In the case of people looking for environmentally friendly boards, keep in mind that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones ~~are PVC boards, which are made from~~ recycled ~~plastic and can be recycled further, too~~.	+	When it comes to choosing a decking board, customers can choose depending on priorities and use. People who want boards that are long-lasting may wish to select composite and PVC boards that have zero wood. People looking for easily installable boards may prefer to choose softwoods. In the case of people looking for environmentally friendly boards, keep in mind that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones may include recycled material.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= How to decide =		= How to decide =

−	~~There are quite a number of options when~~ it comes to choosing a decking board~~; one~~ can choose depending on ~~his~~ priorities and use. There are a number of stores which provide you with more than enough options, so you can get picky with your choices. But make sure you buy your boards from reputed and trustworthy timber merchants. It is all about the requirements and demands of the buyers else the retailers have a number of options to provide. People who want boards that are long-lasting ~~should go for~~ composite and PVC boards that have zero ~~wooden work~~. People looking for easily installable boards ~~must~~ choose ~~the~~ softwoods. In the case of people looking for ~~environment-~~friendly boards, ~~they must know~~ that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones are PVC boards, which are made from recycled plastic and can be recycled further, too.	+	When it comes to choosing a decking board, customers can choose depending on priorities and use. People who want boards that are long-lasting may wish to select composite and PVC boards that have zero wood. People looking for easily installable boards may prefer to choose softwoods. In the case of people looking for environmentally friendly boards, keep in mind that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones are PVC boards, which are made from recycled plastic and can be recycled further, too.

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		+	* Composites.
		+	* Deck.
		+	* Hardwood.
		+	* Modified wood.
		+	* Polyvinyl chloride PVC.
		+	* Softwood.
		+	* The use of timber in construction.
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	This product made by applying pressure to the softwood. This product is popular with customers for its price, durability and ease of installation. However, it is generally not environmentally friendly and can require a significant amount of maintenance.		This product made by applying pressure to the softwood. This product is popular with customers for its price, durability and ease of installation. However, it is generally not environmentally friendly and can require a significant amount of maintenance.

−	Harwood	+	== Harwood ==

−	~~Hardwood boards:~~ This variety ~~of decking boards~~ is ~~comparatively~~ expensive ~~as compared to the~~ pressured boards. ~~The source~~ of ~~wood of hardwood boards is the woods from tropical trees. The advantages of using this~~ board ~~are that it~~ is safe from rotting, warping, and splitting~~. But this doesn't mean that~~ it does ~~not~~ require maintenance~~; it has to be taken care of regularly~~. It is ~~believed to~~ be ~~one of the most beautiful decking boards. It is comparatively expensive, has harmful effects on the environment, is~~ difficult ~~during installation as it has~~ to ~~be cut and drilled, and requires much more maintenance~~.	+	This variety, which is made from tropical trees, is generally more expensive than pressured boards. This type of board is considered safe from rotting, warping and splitting but it does require some degree of regular maintenance. It is not environmentally friendly and can be difficult to install.

−	Composite boards: These boards are made of wood flour and plastic that is recyclable. This mixture of the board is new in the market and a trustable product among the timber merchants. The advantages of using these boards are that it is a protection against molds, moisture, and insects. However, it is expensive and harmful to the environmental development. It is easy to maintain these boards only by soap and water and can be installed easily as well.	+	== Composite ==

−	~~PVC~~ boards: These boards are ~~very much~~ similar to the composite boards and are made only by a single material- ~~plastic. Being made of~~ plastic, it is ~~very much low-maintenance and provides protection against~~ warping ~~and~~ splitting~~, which is a basic problem in a wooden board~~. ~~Though it is very costly~~ and ~~does not have an appealing~~ look~~, it appears to be very~~ artificial. ~~But on the other hand, it~~ is ~~eco-~~friendly, ~~easily installable,~~ and ~~requires less maintenance~~.	+	These boards are made of wood flour and plastic that is recyclable. These boards are protected from mould, moisture and insects and are easy to maintain and install. However, this type of decking can be expensive and is thought to be harmful to the environmental development.
		+
		+	== PVC ==
		+
		+	These boards are similar to the composite boards and are made only by a single material-plastic, which makes it easy to maintain. It is not prone to warping or splitting. It can be expensive and may look artificial. It is considered environmentally friendly, easy to install and easy to maintain.
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		+	= How to decide =

	There are quite a number of options when it comes to choosing a decking board; one can choose depending on his priorities and use. There are a number of stores which provide you with more than enough options, so you can get picky with your choices. But make sure you buy your boards from reputed and trustworthy timber merchants. It is all about the requirements and demands of the buyers else the retailers have a number of options to provide. People who want boards that are long-lasting should go for composite and PVC boards that have zero wooden work. People looking for easily installable boards must choose the softwoods. In the case of people looking for environment-friendly boards, they must know that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones are PVC boards, which are made from recycled plastic and can be recycled further, too.		There are quite a number of options when it comes to choosing a decking board; one can choose depending on his priorities and use. There are a number of stores which provide you with more than enough options, so you can get picky with your choices. But make sure you buy your boards from reputed and trustworthy timber merchants. It is all about the requirements and demands of the buyers else the retailers have a number of options to provide. People who want boards that are long-lasting should go for composite and PVC boards that have zero wooden work. People looking for easily installable boards must choose the softwoods. In the case of people looking for environment-friendly boards, they must know that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones are PVC boards, which are made from recycled plastic and can be recycled further, too.

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−	The timber merchants and board makers have been in dilemma and confusion for years regarding the type of materials to be used in making the decking boards. The one option always available is the wooden decking board. But then the struggle is to choose from the variety of woods available in the market. The recent markets have a variety of decking boards when it comes to the size, material, composition, and colour of the decking boards. But the additional things that people look for while buying the [https://www.pstimber.co.uk/products/treated-softwood-decking-27mm-x-145mm-3-6m decking boards] are its cost, durability, eco-friendly, maintenance, etc. so the durability of a decking board may vary from five years to fifty years, and the maintenance conditions might vary from cleaning it once in a month to never at all.	+	= Introduction =

−	~~== Types~~ of decking boards available in the market~~: ==~~	+	The timber merchants and board makers have been in dilemma and confusion for years regarding the type of materials to be used in the making of decking boards. The one option always available is the wooden decking board. But then the struggle is to choose from the variety of woods available in the market.

−	* Pressured softwood boards: This variety of boards is the traditional ones, made over the years economically by treating the softwood under pressure for long-lasting benefit. They are one of the most popular types of decking boards among the customers due to their low-cost and durability. The additional advantages are that it can be installed easily without any fuss. A few disadvantages are: that it is not eco-friendly and demands high maintenance.	+	= Types of decking boards =
−	* Hardwood boards: This variety of decking boards is comparatively expensive as compared to the pressured boards. The source of wood of hardwood boards is the woods from tropical trees. The advantages of using this board are that it is safe from rotting, warping, and splitting. But this doesn't mean that it does not require maintenance; it has to be taken care of regularly. It is believed to be one of the most beautiful decking boards. It is comparatively expensive, has harmful effects on the environment, is difficult during installation as it has to be cut and drilled, and requires much more maintenance.	+
−	* Composite boards: These boards are made of wood flour and plastic that is recyclable. This mixture of the board is new in the market and a trustable product among the timber merchants. The advantages of using these boards are that it is a protection against molds, moisture, and insects. However, it is expensive and harmful to the environmental development. It is easy to maintain these boards only by soap and water and can be installed easily as well.	+
−	* PVC boards: These boards are very much similar to the composite boards and are made only by a single material- plastic. Being made of plastic, it is very much low-maintenance and provides protection against warping and splitting, which is a basic problem in a wooden board. Though it is very costly and does not have an appealing look, it appears to be very artificial. But on the other hand, it is eco-friendly, easily installable, and requires less maintenance.	+

−	There are quite a number of options when it comes to choosing a decking board; one can choose depending on his priorities and use. There are a number of stores which provide you with more than enough options, so you can get picky with your choices. But make sure you buy your boards from reputed and trustworthy ~~[https://www.pstimber.co.uk/~~ timber merchants]. It is all about the requirements and demands of the buyers else the retailers have a number of options to provide. People who want boards that are long-lasting should go for composite and PVC boards that have zero wooden work. People looking for easily installable boards must choose the softwoods. In the case of people looking for environment-friendly boards, they must know that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones are PVC boards, which are made from recycled plastic and can be recycled further, too.	+	There are many choices when it comes to the size, material, composition and colour, but there are other matters as well - cost, durability, eco-friendliness, maintenance and so on.
		+
		+	== Pressured softwood ==
		+
		+	This product made by applying pressure to the softwood. This product is popular with customers for its price, durability and ease of installation. However, it is generally not environmentally friendly and can require a significant amount of maintenance.
		+
		+	Harwood
		+
		+	Hardwood boards: This variety of decking boards is comparatively expensive as compared to the pressured boards. The source of wood of hardwood boards is the woods from tropical trees. The advantages of using this board are that it is safe from rotting, warping, and splitting. But this doesn't mean that it does not require maintenance; it has to be taken care of regularly. It is believed to be one of the most beautiful decking boards. It is comparatively expensive, has harmful effects on the environment, is difficult during installation as it has to be cut and drilled, and requires much more maintenance.
		+
		+	Composite boards: These boards are made of wood flour and plastic that is recyclable. This mixture of the board is new in the market and a trustable product among the timber merchants. The advantages of using these boards are that it is a protection against molds, moisture, and insects. However, it is expensive and harmful to the environmental development. It is easy to maintain these boards only by soap and water and can be installed easily as well.
		+
		+	PVC boards: These boards are very much similar to the composite boards and are made only by a single material- plastic. Being made of plastic, it is very much low-maintenance and provides protection against warping and splitting, which is a basic problem in a wooden board. Though it is very costly and does not have an appealing look, it appears to be very artificial. But on the other hand, it is eco-friendly, easily installable, and requires less maintenance.
		+
		+	There are quite a number of options when it comes to choosing a decking board; one can choose depending on his priorities and use. There are a number of stores which provide you with more than enough options, so you can get picky with your choices. But make sure you buy your boards from reputed and trustworthy timber merchants. It is all about the requirements and demands of the buyers else the retailers have a number of options to provide. People who want boards that are long-lasting should go for composite and PVC boards that have zero wooden work. People looking for easily installable boards must choose the softwoods. In the case of people looking for environment-friendly boards, they must know that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones are PVC boards, which are made from recycled plastic and can be recycled further, too.

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		+	The timber merchants and board makers have been in dilemma and confusion for years regarding the type of materials to be used in making the decking boards. The one option always available is the wooden decking board. But then the struggle is to choose from the variety of woods available in the market. The recent markets have a variety of decking boards when it comes to the size, material, composition, and colour of the decking boards. But the additional things that people look for while buying the [https://www.pstimber.co.uk/products/treated-softwood-decking-27mm-x-145mm-3-6m decking boards] are its cost, durability, eco-friendly, maintenance, etc. so the durability of a decking board may vary from five years to fifty years, and the maintenance conditions might vary from cleaning it once in a month to never at all.

		+	== Types of decking boards available in the market: ==

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	* Pressured softwood boards: This variety of boards is the traditional ones, made over the years economically by treating the softwood under pressure for long-lasting benefit. They are one of the most popular types of decking boards among the customers due to their low-cost and durability. The additional advantages are that it can be installed easily without any fuss. A few disadvantages are: that it is not eco-friendly and demands high maintenance.
−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	* Hardwood boards: This variety of decking boards is comparatively expensive as compared to the pressured boards. The source of wood of hardwood boards is the woods from tropical trees. The advantages of using this board are that it is safe from rotting, warping, and splitting. But this doesn't mean that it does not require maintenance; it has to be taken care of regularly. It is believed to be one of the most beautiful decking boards. It is comparatively expensive, has harmful effects on the environment, is difficult during installation as it has to be cut and drilled, and requires much more maintenance.
		+	* Composite boards: These boards are made of wood flour and plastic that is recyclable. This mixture of the board is new in the market and a trustable product among the timber merchants. The advantages of using these boards are that it is a protection against molds, moisture, and insects. However, it is expensive and harmful to the environmental development. It is easy to maintain these boards only by soap and water and can be installed easily as well.
		+	* PVC boards: These boards are very much similar to the composite boards and are made only by a single material- plastic. Being made of plastic, it is very much low-maintenance and provides protection against warping and splitting, which is a basic problem in a wooden board. Though it is very costly and does not have an appealing look, it appears to be very artificial. But on the other hand, it is eco-friendly, easily installable, and requires less maintenance.
		+
		+	There are quite a number of options when it comes to choosing a decking board; one can choose depending on his priorities and use. There are a number of stores which provide you with more than enough options, so you can get picky with your choices. But make sure you buy your boards from reputed and trustworthy [https://www.pstimber.co.uk/ timber merchants]. It is all about the requirements and demands of the buyers else the retailers have a number of options to provide. People who want boards that are long-lasting should go for composite and PVC boards that have zero wooden work. People looking for easily installable boards must choose the softwoods. In the case of people looking for environment-friendly boards, they must know that every board has some negative effect on the environment, but the least harmful ones are PVC boards, which are made from recycled plastic and can be recycled further, too.
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