How far apart should decking joists be?

Decking can be a beautiful garden feature, as long as it’s installed properly. One term you’ll come across a lot is joist. But what is a joist, and how do you use them for decking?

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what decking material lasts the longest, easy clean edge oak decking with sunbeds, overlooking beautiful sunset
 
 
In the UK, a well-designed and fitted deck can add up to 10% value to your home. There are many benefits to installing a deck onto your property, as it extends a buyer’s perception of the amount of usable living space.

Decks aren’t only great for financial purposes, but they also offer an aesthetic appeal. Decking is an ideal, low-maintenance space where you can host, relax, and enjoy the environment around you to its fullest.

But what would be the point in installing a deck if it didn’t last? There are many different types of decking, each with their own advantages, but what decking material lasts the longest
 

When considering materials for your outdoor space, it’s vital to select something that suits your requirements. Composite decking is a very popular choice, due to the fact that it's highly versatile. Composite decking boards are available in lots of different dimensions, colours and aesthetics.

One expression you might have come across if you’ve been researching composite decking options is ‘square edge decking’. What exactly is square edge decking, and what makes it different from other types of composite decking?

Square edge composite decking

Pictured: EasyClean Edge+ Oak Decking (Ungrooved)

Square edge deck boards - also known as ungrooved decking boards - have a smooth, ungrooved edge. This makes them distinct from grooved deck boards, which have a grooved edge for easier installation.

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composite decking

Composite decking benefits. Let’s talk about them.

Composite is an increasingly popular decking material option, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding it. In this blog post we’re going to be taking a look at exactly what composite decking is.

We’ll also learn about composite decking benefits, as well as looking at the pros and cons of composite decking compared to PVC and traditional wood decking.

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Best composite decking

The popularity of composite decking has skyrocketed in recent years, and it's not hard to understand why: the current generation of composite decking products look better and last longer than ever before.

As demand has grown, more and more sellers have entered the composite decking market, and all of them claim that their boards are the best. We at DeckPlus are no different, of course, but hopefully you'll agree that our deck boards really do live up to the hype.

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