Commercial outdoor spaces see a lot of foot traffic and exposure to the elements. Choosing the right materials is crucial for maximising durability while maintaining aesthetics. Composite decking offers significant advantages over traditional wood decking in commercial applications.

Durability and Low Maintenance

Composite decking is highly durable and requires less maintenance than real wood. The materials are designed to withstand heavy usage over time.

Fade, stain, mould and scratch resistant - Composite decking is made with recycled wood and plastic, which makes it more resistant to weathering, scratches and everyday wear-and-tear. The colour lasts longer without fading.
No sanding or sealing is required - Composite decking doesn't require periodic sanding, sealing or painting like natural wood decking. This saves significantly on maintenance costs over the lifetime of the deck.
Withstands moisture - Composite deck materials are less prone to cracking, rotting and splintering resulting from moisture. The boards retain their shape and structural integrity over time.

Customisable Aesthetics

Composite decking comes in a wide variety of colours and textures to match your design aesthetic. The decking can be stamped with realistic wood grain patterns as well.

Matches natural wood - Many composite decking options are designed to mimic the look of natural wood grains like pine, cedar and redwood. This allows for customised aesthetics.
Range of colour options - From natural wood tones to greys and elaborate patterns, several colour options are available to match commercial décor needs. The colours run throughout the boards.
Realistic wood grain finishes - Many composite boards feature grain patterns that closely resemble real hardwoods. This allows for stunning wood aesthetics without the downsides.

Eco-Friendly and Safe

Composite decking is praised for its eco-friendly composition and safety features:

Made from recycled content - Leading composite decking is composed of up to 95% recycled content, including recycled wood, plastic bags, milk bottles and other materials. This prevents useful materials from ending up in landfills.
Qualifies for green points - Specifying composite decking may help your commercial project qualify for credits with green building certification programmes like BREEAM and LEED.
Splinter-free surface - Unlike wood, damaged composite decking does not result in splinters. This makes it safer for heavy foot traffic.

Over time, the higher initial investment pays for itself through lower maintenance, a longer lifespan and sustainability. Ecoscape offers a wide range of composite decking boards purpose-built to withstand commercial conditions while retaining aesthetics. Check out their composite decking range here.

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