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A rough list with honest notes is easier to review than a neat list with missing assumptions.","Can I send a rough list?",{"answer":541,"question":542},"Yes. 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A simple sketch with lengths, corners and height notes is often more useful than a neat list with missing context.","Can I send a rough wall sketch?",{"answer":676,"question":677},"Add drainage notes early. Even if the final material choice changes, the review needs to know that drainage has been considered.","Should drainage be in the first list?",{"answer":679,"question":680},"Many retaining projects depend on the site. 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Note steps, returns and visible edges before listing boards, framing, fascia and fixings.","Start with the deck shape",[711,712,713,714],"Finished length and width","Board direction","Visible edges for fascia","Steps, breaks, hatches or returns",{"id":716,"type":52,"items":717,"title":724},"measure-before-you-shop",[718,719,720,721,722,723],"Overall finished area","Joist direction if known","Board profile preference","Edge treatment","Access notes for long lengths","Any existing frame details","Measure before you shop",{"id":726,"rows":727,"type":48,"title":743},"typical-deck-list",[728,731,734,737,740],{"name":729,"detail":730},"Decking boards","The visible surface boards, selected by material, width, profile and finish.",{"name":732,"detail":733},"Framing timber","Joists, bearers or support members used below the surface where the project calls for them.",{"name":735,"detail":736},"Fixings","Screws, clips or fasteners that suit the board type and installation method.",{"name":738,"detail":739},"Fascia and trims","Boards or trims used where the deck edge stays visible.",{"name":741,"detail":742},"Finishing items","Oils, sealers or care products where the chosen material needs them.","Typical deck list areas",{"id":745,"type":63,"steps":746,"title":759},"from-idea-to-list",[747,750,753,756],{"body":748,"title":749},"Choose timber or composite first, then narrow down profile and finish.","Pick the board family",{"body":751,"title":752},"Board direction affects cutting, joins, trims and waste allowance.","Map the board direction",{"body":754,"title":755},"Frame, fixings and edge details are easy to miss when the list starts from surface area alone.","Add the hidden parts",{"body":757,"title":758},"Long lengths, narrow access and unloading details help the quote request stay practical.","Write the site notes","From idea to project-ready list",{"id":761,"type":80,"items":762,"title":772},"deck-list-faq",[763,766,769],{"answer":764,"question":765},"List the fixing system you prefer if you know it. 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Describe the site clearly.","Write plain site notes",{"id":843,"type":80,"items":844,"title":854},"delivery-faq",[845,848,851],{"answer":846,"question":847},"Photos can help when access is hard to explain, especially for narrow entries or unloading areas.","Should I include photos?",{"answer":849,"question":850},"Use timing notes as context for review. Final arrangements should come from the confirmed order or quote process.","Do I need exact timing in the guide notes?",{"answer":852,"question":853},"Say that in the notes. Unclear access is better flagged early than hidden in the order details.","What if I am not sure about access?","delivery check questions",{"id":856,"copy":857,"href":207,"type":96,"title":858,"action":859,"variant":860},"delivery-next","Prepare the list, then include access and handling notes before asking for review.","Add delivery notes to the request","Start quote request","delivery",{"id":101,"type":102,"items":862,"title":689},[863],{"slug":107,"title":108},[],[107],[467],{"href":207,"kind":551,"label":868},"Prepare quote notes",{"id":870,"title":871,"slug":114,"excerpt":872,"topic":9,"projectType":873,"audience":874,"heroImageUrl":701,"thumbnailImageUrl":875,"publishedAt":14,"updatedAt":876,"seoTitle":877,"seoDescription":878,"canonicalUrl":18,"blocks":879,"relatedProductSlugs":945,"relatedCategorySlugs":946,"relatedArticleSlugs":947,"primaryCta":948},"cmqggf3ae0001i9jlm1rewrww","Composite decking vs timber decking","A plain-English comparison of composite and timber decking for early project planning.","Material choice","Homeowners, builders and landscapers","\u002Fimages\u002Fcategory-real\u002Fdeck-care-finishes.webp","2026-07-11T15:56:43.318Z","Composite decking vs timber decking | Builto Guides","Compare composite and timber decking by look, care, installation notes and material list impact before preparing a project list.",[880,889,912,921,925,938,942],{"id":881,"body":882,"type":23,"title":883,"bullets":884},"the-simple-difference","Composite suits a consistent finish and lower routine care. Timber suits natural grain and familiar handling. Choose based on use, finish and upkeep.","The simple difference",[885,886,887,888],"Composite gives a consistent board finish","Timber brings natural variation","Both need the right fixings and edge details","Both benefit from a clear material list",{"id":890,"rows":891,"type":636,"title":907,"columns":908},"comparison-table",[892,896,900,903],[893,894,895],"Look","More consistent board-to-board","Natural grain and colour variation",[897,898,899],"Care","Usually less routine surface care","Often needs planned coating or maintenance",[735,901,902],"May use clips or matching systems","May use visible or concealed fixings",[904,905,906],"Cut planning","Check board direction and trims","Allow for grade, lengths and finishing","Planning comparison",[909,910,911],"Question","Composite decking","Timber decking",{"id":913,"type":52,"items":914,"title":920},"choose-before-listing",[915,916,917,918,919],"Preferred board look","Board width and profile","Visible fixing or concealed fixing preference","Edge and fascia detail","Care expectations after installation","Decide these before listing materials",{"id":922,"body":923,"type":23,"title":924},"what-changes-in-the-list","Surface boards are only one part of the decision. 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