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Contemporary Decking

5 years ago

Hi, What is the make and colour of this decking please?

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Simon Orchard Garden Design
5 years ago
Hello Petula, the decking is from Trex (in grey) https://uk.trex.com/find-trex/

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Simon
Petula Walsh
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks Greg. Do you see this trend of grey decking last for a few more years Eg 5 years?
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Simon Orchard Garden Design
5 years ago
Hi Petula

I don't see grey decking as a trend - it's just an alternative look for timber and goes great with green planting. So I don't think in 5 years time you'd look at it and think it's out of fashion. Hope that helps, SImon
Petula Walsh
Original Author
5 years ago
Yes it has! Thank you Simon

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