Simon Hopes

A good way to make extra recreational space for your home is through garden decking. You can free your designing skills in garden decking to create a stylish place where you can invite your friends over to your place to chill. You can also treat a garden deck as a place to sit and relax after a long day of work on your favourite piece of wicker furniture, with an ice cool beer or cocktail in hand.

Garden decks provide additional space even on a sloping or uneven ground. They also provide for an excellent landscaping feature. You can make split levels into flat areas by using stilts underneath the deck. You can also arrange them into different levels it that’s the concept you want. Ideal for small gardens, like those found in London, local landscapers will be able to fit your decking anywhere you require.

You can build a garden deck no matter what your garden concept is. If your garden has water features like a pond, you can surround it with decks designed to complement your garden. You can also set decks that will function as a path that leads to a planting area or a rock garden.

Look for the right colour and finish of the wood the garden decking is made of. Choose one that suites your need. Garden decks are made from different kind of woods. Mahogany, teaks and other hardwood are popular. There are also decks made from recycled materials. You can also find units made from composite materials and standard lumber.

For a classy touch to your garden decking, look for Iroko, Ipo and Teak decking boards.

Iroko decking - is also known as the ‘Africa’s Teak’. Because it is a hardwood, you are assured of its durability. It comes in shades of yellow, but it turns to rich dark brown once the wood ages.
Ipo decking - is an import from South America. It is an awesome option and relatively cheap. It is usually available in beautiful rich dark olive shade. It suites any decking types but it earned its reputation for its durability for it is stronger than Oak.
Teak decking - turns to lovely silvery grey shade as it ages. The wood is originally from Indonesia and a very durable wood. When the wood is new, the wood is sort of golden in colour with lovely dark markings.

There are unlimited designs for garden decking and these designs are also very versatile. Because of their versatility, you can set them up anywhere in your property. You can also lay out privacy screens for more effects or have a pergola as a shield from harmful elements, or a balustrade for safety measure in style.