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enviro decking V Hardwood.? what are the pro's and cons of each? does

7 years ago

Graham Cole

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Luigi Rosselli Architects
7 years ago
Hi Graham

The main difference is maintenance, less for the enviro type decking and more for the hardwood as it needs to be restained or repainted. Keep in mind though that the enviro decking can get hotter underfoot due to the mixtures in them and there are also less of a range of colours available in the enviro decking.

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