Composite Decking boards

SalarySlave

Hi All
I am looking to build a new deck, especially sine we are likely to remain in lockdown this spring.
I have seen these boards that I like
https://ultradecking.co.uk/product-category/exclusive-natural-collection/
I have ordered some samples so that we an choose a colour.
Big problem is the price... This stuff is very expensive.  I am wondering does anyone know where I could find something similar but at a smaller price.
I have a few people coming round this week to measure up and give me quotes for the work, but I think I would be better off sourcing the raw materials.

Thanks in Advance

SalarySlave

Has anyone got any advice when laying a composite deck?

Jeepers_Creepers

That looks like top-notch stuff, so no wonder it's costly. Very impressive finish.

As for laying, do yourself a massif favour and use adjustable pedestals (eg Jouplast) and aluminium joists (75mm tall ones can span up to 1.2m between peds).

Make the whole job a doddle, and also maintenance-free. Yes, a much higher initial outlay, but once you factor in the required maintenance of timber and its eventual replacement, you will be quids-in.

I will never ever have a timber deck - unless I become maga-rich and can afford someone to maintain it for me. Utterly cheesed off with rotting boards, dropping joists, maintenance. Yuck.

(Just bought comp decking from Duradeck - their 295mm wide planks. Around £2k for a 6m x 3m area - decking, ali joists, screws and fixings. The peds will be an extra ~£175. Once down, it should last 'forever'.).

MaisyHudson28

We used NeoTimber, as out of all the samples we received, they seemed to provide the best samples, the hollowed out holes are round so there is more material compared to others we looked at with huge squares cut out. 

The service we received was exceptional, very little maintenance, just simply have to use soapy water once a year, wasn't priced too high compared to others either and although there was delivery costs, we have always felt that when paying out for a luxury product delivery costs come hand in hand with that and whats £100 more. Really happy with our deck and looking forward to enjoying summer on it this year. 

Moss5

https://millboard.co.uk/
I have this decking and plastic joists. Adjustable supports make it quite easy for a DIYer to do.