Composite Decking Point Cook, Decks That Need No Oiling

Composite decking is the most searched decking type in Wyndham, and it suits the way most Point Cook families use their yards: a deck that looks good all year without a weekend of sanding and oiling. Composite boards do not rot, splinter or need staining, which matters on the western plains, where Laverton RAAF, the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station, records about 8.5 hours of sun a day in January and steady afternoon wind that dries and greys timber quickly. Peak Decking installs composite decks across Point Cook, Williams Landing, Tarneit, Truganina and the rest of Wyndham, on a frame and footings built for the basalt clay and with boards fixed to the manufacturer's rules.

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Why Choose Peak Decking for Composite Decking

Free on-site measure
Written, itemised quotes
Footings sized to a soil test
Boards fixed for sun and wind
Permits handled

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Composite Decking Point Cook: What Composite Boards Are

Composite decking looks like timber but is made differently, which is why it behaves differently in the sun and needs so little care.

Wood fibre and recycled plastic boards

Most composite boards are made from wood fibre or flour bound with plastic, often recycled, and pressed into a board shape. The plastic keeps water out of the wood fibre, so the board does not rot, swell or attract termites the way timber can, and it never needs oiling to stay sound.

Capped and uncapped boards

Many modern boards are capped, with a tough outer shell wrapped around the core. Capping resists stains from food and wine, scratches from furniture and fading from the sun much better than an uncapped board. Uncapped boards cost less but can mark and fade more over time, which shows sooner in Wyndham's sun.

Colours and grain finishes

Composite comes in a range of greys, browns and timber tones, with smooth, brushed or embossed timber-grain surfaces. A grain finish gives more grip underfoot and looks closer to real timber. Colours are chosen against the house, the paving and how much sun the deck gets.

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Composite Decking Brands and Board Types

Composite decking is sold under a number of brands, each with its own board range, colours, fixing system and warranty. The choice depends on the look, the budget and how the deck will be used.

Ekodeck, ModWood, Trex and other brands

Ekodeck, ModWood, Trex and Futurewood are among the composite decking brands sold in Australia. They differ in board make-up, capping, colours, surface texture and warranty terms. At the free measure, sample boards are compared side by side in the actual yard, so colour and texture can be judged in real light, and the warranty for the chosen board is checked.

Solid and hollow boards

Composite boards come solid or hollow. Solid boards are heavier, feel more like timber underfoot and suit high-traffic areas and wider joist spacing. Hollow boards are lighter and more economical but need closer joists and end caps to hide the cores. The board type sets the frame layout, so it is chosen before the frame is built.

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Composite Decking Installers in Point Cook: How It Is Built

Composite decking installers have to follow each brand's rules closely, because the board warranty usually depends on it. Peak Decking builds the frame and lays the boards with the same team, from the measure to the final fixings.

Hidden clips and end fixing

Most composite decks are fixed with hidden clips that sit in grooves along the board edges, so no screw heads show on top. The clips also set the gap between boards. Board ends are screwed through pre-drilled holes or fixed with special end clips, as the manufacturer specifies.

Footings and a frame to suit composite

Composite boards are less stiff than hardwood, so joists are set closer together, usually at the spacing the board maker specifies. The frame sits on stumps and footings sized to a soil test under AS 2870, which matters on Wyndham's reactive basalt clay, and the frame is kept level so the boards lie flat.

Board gaps for heat movement

Composite expands and contracts with temperature more than timber. Side gaps, end gaps and gaps where the deck meets a wall or post are set to the brand's chart for the temperature on the day, so the boards can move on a hot January afternoon without bowing or pushing against the house.

Composite decking around pools and alfresco areas

Composite suits pool surrounds because it will not splinter under bare feet and does not need oiling after chlorine or salt splashes. It also suits the extension of an alfresco slab, where it gives a level, low-upkeep floor straight off the living room. See pool decking and alfresco decks.

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Composite Decks in Wyndham Sun and Heat

Wyndham's summers are sunny and warm, with a mean January maximum of 25.8 °C at Laverton RAAF. Two things follow for a composite deck.

Heat underfoot and colour choice

Dark composite boards absorb more heat than light ones and can feel hot underfoot in full afternoon sun. For a west-facing deck or a pool surround, lighter greys and timber tones stay cooler. Where the deck is shaded by a roof or pergola, darker colours can be used without the same heat.

Fading and UV resistance

All decking changes colour a little in strong sun. Capped composite boards are made to resist fading and usually settle to a slightly lighter shade in the first months, then hold that colour. Uncapped boards fade more. The warranty terms on fading are compared at the measure. A roof or pergola over part of the deck evens out the colour change and keeps that area cooler, and outdoor rugs and planters are best moved now and then so the boards under them do not end up a different shade.

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What Sets the Price of Composite Decking in Point Cook

Every composite deck is priced from a free measure and a written, itemised quote, so each part of the job is listed separately.

Board range, area and frame

The area of the deck and the board range chosen set most of the cost. Composite costs more per square metre than treated pine and is closer to hardwood, with capped and solid boards at the higher end. Closer joist spacing adds a little framing, and taller decks need longer stumps and bracing.

Fascia boards, steps and edging

Matching fascia boards that cover the frame edges, composite steps, picture-frame borders around the edge of the deck and end caps for hollow boards are each priced as their own items. Removing an old deck first is listed separately too. See deck permits for when a permit is needed.

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Composite or Timber Decking

Composite and timber decking are the two main choices in Point Cook, and the right one depends on how much care the deck will get and how it should feel.

Upkeep and lifetime cost compared

A timber deck in Wyndham sun usually needs oiling every six to twelve months, and sanding every few years, to stay looking good. Composite needs only a wash with soapy water and a soft brush a couple of times a year, plus a sweep to clear leaves and dust blown in on the afternoon wind, so dirt does not sit in the grooves. Composite costs more to build, but with no oil, stain or sanding to pay for, the gap narrows over the years the deck is used.

Feel, look and repairs compared

Timber feels and smells natural and can be sanded back to look new, while composite looks consistent from board to board and does not splinter or crack. A damaged timber board can be sanded or swapped with any matching board; a damaged composite board is swapped with one from the same range, so spare boards are worth keeping. See merbau decking for the most popular hardwood option.

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The Process

3 Step Process For Your Composite Decking Needs

1. Free measure and written quote

A visit to measure the house and the yard, talk through boards, layouts and finishes, and then a written, itemised quote.

2. Drawings, engineering and permit

Drawings, engineering and a soil test are prepared, overlays are checked and the building permit is lodged.

3. Build, inspect and hand over

Footings, frame and boards are built and inspected at each stage, the site is cleaned up and the finished deck is handed over.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about our Composite Decking In Point Cook

How much does composite decking cost in Point Cook?

The cost depends on the deck size, the board range and the height. Composite costs more than treated pine and is closer to hardwood, with capped and solid boards at the higher end. Steps, fascia and edging are priced separately. A free measure gives a written, itemised quote.

Does composite decking get hot?

Dark boards can feel hot in full afternoon sun. Lighter greys and timber tones stay cooler, which suits west-facing decks and pool surrounds.

Does composite decking need oiling?

No. Composite only needs washing with soapy water. It does not need oiling, staining or sanding.

Which composite decking brand is best?

Brands such as Ekodeck, ModWood, Trex and Futurewood differ in board make-up, colours, texture and warranty. Samples are compared in the yard at the measure so the right board can be chosen.

Do I need a permit for a composite deck?

The same rules apply as for any deck. Most decks need a building permit, and a deck more than 800 mm above the ground can need a planning permit on a smaller lot. This is checked at the measure.