Does this sound like your garden?
In winter the lawn turns to mud and you cannot get to the shed or the back of the garden without dirty shoes. You still want grass for the children, but also somewhere dry to walk and sit.
The job
A back garden rebuilt with composite decking running round the edges and a new lawn in the middle, so there is a dry path all the way round.
What we did
- Dug and set the footings for the deck frame
- Built the frame and laid composite boards
- Prepared the ground and laid new turf
- Cleaned down and cleared the site
Photos of this job
Want to know more? Read our guide: Artificial grass vs real lawn in a London clay garden: which is right for you?
Questions people ask
Is composite decking slippery when wet?
Good grooved or textured composite boards grip better than old timber, which grows algae. Like any surface, they should be swept of leaves.
How long does composite decking last?
Quality composite boards typically last 20 years or more, and many come with long manufacturer warranties.
Does composite decking need a special frame?
It needs a solid, level frame with joists closer together than for timber. We build it on proper footings so it stays level on clay.
Karol Antolak
Owner of A.K. Gardening Specialist in Northolt. Looking after gardens across West London since 2006. Fully insured, DBS checked.
