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Decking, hardwood or softwood?

Brinimartini · 2016-01-15 17:41:06

Anyone know whether softwood would suffice for garden decking? Hardwood is twice the price but if everyone is usually happy with softwood I'd go with thay.

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15-01-2016 6:41pm

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Brinimartini

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Anyone know whether softwood would suffice for garden decking?
Hardwood is twice the price but if everyone is usually happy with softwood
I'd go with thay.

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#2 17-01-2016 9:45am
Bonzo Delaney

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Hard wood might be twice the price but keeps its colour and last a hell of a lot longer than soft wood decking

In my opinion decking doesn't suit this country's damp climate at all first sign of rain, frost or even a heavy dew and your back yard is a death trap and a grand cosy breeding ground for all sorts.
I'd go with paving,loads of options and put down correctly will last a life time or two with just general cleaning

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