Recycled wood decking is one of the safest options when it comes to decking due to its material. It certainly has its advantages when compared to standard timber decking in a wide host of other areas, who would have thought safety was one of them? Below you will find the top 3 reasons why composite decking is safer than timber decking.
1. Non Slip Surface
Composite decking has a non slip surface. This makes it great for use all year round. Timber decking sometimes releases sap from the wood, especially if it is not treated properly, or contains mould/mildew. This can become really slippery, not to mention dangerous if you have children around. You’ll also find that timber decking becomes slippery when it’s muddy, and if your decking joins onto grass this is something you want to avoid at all times. Composite decking is easy to hose down and has a really low water absorption rate – you can keep it clean, and dry!
2. No Swelling
Composite decking doesn’t swell. Timber on the other hand swells very easily. If you have timber decking installed in your backyard, you may notice that the planks of wood can sometimes lift up. If you are not aware of this, then it could easily become a safety issue. A loose plank can become a worry for someone who isn’t watching where he or she is going. Stubbed toes are least of your concerns! By investing in composite, you can help to avoid all this and maybe save a few medical bills too!
3. No Nails
Another great thing about composite decking is that you don’t need to use screws or nails to build it. Over time, nails can raise from the wood, especially if swelling is present. A loose nail sticking out of the deck isn’t a very appealing sight, but worse, can cause serious injury. With composite decking, you don’t experience this because guess what? The decking is clipped together using joining clips positioned underneath the deck, not by using nails or screws! You don’t have to worry about the clips being exposed, and with no sharp metals coming from the deck boards you can be sure that your feet will be happy too!
