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Three reasons to buy composite decking over traditional timber decking

Posted on 8 March 2018

There is so much said about composite decking that the guys at Teckwood thought that an overview would be really useful. At the end of the day Teckwood finds that most people make their final decision based on how important it is to them that they choose a product that is completely natural versus a man-made product. The first thing to point out is that the composite decking available today is significantly better in both looks and durability than the options available only a few years ago. The other bit of good news is that Teckwood’s composite decking is made of 100% FSC certified wood fibres and recycled plastics that are bound together using a binding agent, making this decking a really strong, durable and eco friendly option. Teckwood believes that there are three key reasons to choose composite decking. It's pretty much maintenance free. This is welcome news for…

Croxley Park

Posted on 22 February 2018

Croxley Park is billed as more than just a great place to do business. It is an impressive headquarters for international companies and combines the perfect work like balance. Close to the M25 and the London Underground and Overground network…

Introducing Hallmark Dual Sided WPC Composite Decking Boards

Posted on 15 February 2018

Ask anyone who has a deck and they will be quick to tell you how much their life changed when they introduced such a versatile inside, outside space to their home. More and more people are spending more and more…

Great Recycling Tips You Probably never thought about

Posted on 8 February 2018

You Can Recycle More Than You Think You may have the basics of curb side recycling down. You put bottles, cans, cardboard, and paper in your bin; you avoid wish cycling (adding in things you're not sure can be recycled…

Home Cladding

Posted on 18 January 2018

If you are looking to add composite cladding to your home but do not want lots of tireless work and hard labour, look no further than Teckwood’s fire rated composite cladding. Installation is very easy, securely screw the starter clip…

Rob’s Home Extension

Posted on 7 December 2017

Rob Armstrong was impressed with Teckwood's enthusiasm, communication skills and professionalism when he initially contacted them. Building an extension on your home is not the easiest task to undertake, and of particular value to Rob was Teckwood's ability, with the…

Teckwood on Tour

Posted on 23 November 2017

A couple of weeks ago two members of the Teckwood team made their way to Heathrow Airport with visas and passports in hand ready to travel on an Emirates A380 to Shanghai via Dubai to visit their extrusion facility, to…

New Distributor – Leggendavera

Posted on 16 November 2017

Leggendavera, a multi discipline creative projects provider based in Santa Vanera, Malta, is now a distributor of Teckwood’s wood plastic composite Cladding, Decking and Flooring. “Joining forces with Leggendavera ensures that our shared customers will receive excellent guidance on maximizing…

Composite decking – building regulations part two

Posted on 9 November 2017

What building regulations do I have to comply with when constructing a composite decking? The key points for constructing steps are that the riser plus the going (2R+G) should be between 550 and 700mm. Handrails should be provided to at…

Composite decking – building regulations part one

Posted on 2 November 2017

What building regulations do I have to comply with when constructing a composite decking? Before carrying out any construction work Teckwood recommend that you speak to your local building officer to clarify what rules and regulations need to be adhered…

The benefits of composite cladding

Posted on 26 October 2017

Why not consider wood plastic composite cladding where you might have previously chosen traditional timber? Wood will never lose its instinctive appeal as a building material, we appreciate its natural characteristics and we’ve built with it and used it to…