Decking

This is really a matter of personal preference and what your budget can afford. Your choice is between cheaper softwood materials such as pine and spruce, or more expensive hardwood options such as oak and elm. Alternatively you could opt for a wood effect composite (or totally different effect) material. We would recommend reading through these different materials found further up this page to familiarise yourself with them before making a decision. We would be more than happy to discuss the decking material options with you in more detail during a site visit if required.

The size of your decking area comes down to how much space you have available in the garden or particular outdoor space and what you intend to use the decking area for. We are able to construct decking areas in all shapes and sizes, either at ground level or elevated and with additional features that may be requested. All decking areas will be built with the same high-quality finish regardless of the size.

All decking that is professionally installed should be hand-built over a breathable membrane, regardless of the decking material. This membrane will act as a protective block to prevent any unwanted weeds from sprouting up in between the decking boards.

Standard decking is usually only slippery when wet if it hasn't been well maintained or kept clean. There are still ways to add extra peace of mind with many options available to create a decked area that is extra resistant to becoming slippery and dangerous when wet, such as choosing anti-slip decking materials or anti-slip inserts that can be worked into decking materials. These are incredibly effective and are often used around swimming pools and hot tubs, or to simply make the entire decked surface as safe as can be to walk on when wet.

In the vast majority of cases no, you probably won't need to obtain planning permission to install decking. The only times you may need to seek advice from the planning department of your local council is when the decking covers over 50% of your garden or when the decking is to be elevated more than 30cm off the ground. In these instances you may be required to obtain planning permission, approval from the building regulations or both.

Depending on the decking material that is used, we would expect most decking that has been professionally installed and correctly maintained to last upwards of 25 years. In certain cases with some hardwood and composite materials, we would expect them to perhaps last even 50 years or more.

Yes, in fact decking is a fantastic solution for creating a level surface that you can enjoy using even if your garden slopes. This is because decking can be custom built to suit your exact requirements, meaning your decked area can be installed to suit your unique outdoor space and serve you exactly as you want it. If this means customising the build to accomodate a garden slope but still result in a flat decked surface, that is not an issue.

The gaps that are created between decking boards when installed account for future swelling or expansion that can take place during natural condition change. The gaps also allow for water runoff and prevents the build up of dirt and other debris that could accumulate between the boards.

We offer all of our services including garden or balcony decking design and installation to all properties across Cardiff and surrounding areas of South Wales.

Yes, RGB Construction are members of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Yes, all of our decking installations come with a guarantee upon completion.