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Choose based on use, finish and upkeep.","The simple difference",[811,812,813,814],"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":816,"rows":817,"type":562,"title":833,"columns":834},"comparison-table",[818,822,826,829],[819,820,821],"Look","More consistent board-to-board","Natural grain and colour variation",[823,824,825],"Care","Usually less routine surface care","Often needs planned coating or maintenance",[661,827,828],"May use clips or matching systems","May use visible or concealed fixings",[830,831,832],"Cut planning","Check board direction and trims","Allow for grade, lengths and finishing","Planning comparison",[835,836,837],"Question","Composite decking","Timber decking",{"id":839,"type":91,"items":840,"title":846},"choose-before-listing",[841,842,843,844,845],"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":848,"body":849,"type":81,"title":850},"what-changes-in-the-list","Surface boards are only one part of the decision. 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