Timber vs Composite Decking for Coastal Homes

Choosing deck boards for a Surf Coast home? Here's how timber and composite compare.

Timber

• Pros: natural look, lower upfront cost (for many species), easy to repair
• Cons: needs regular oiling or staining, can grey, split or splinter
• Coastal picks: durable hardwoods such as spotted gum and blackbutt

Composite (WPC)

• Pros: very low maintenance, no splinters, consistent colour
• Cons: higher upfront cost, can get hot in direct sun, repairs mean matching boards

Salt air

Whichever you choose, fixings matter most near the beach. Use stainless steel or hot-dip galvanised fixings to avoid rust stains and failures.

Which is right for you?

For a holiday home you don't want to maintain, composite often makes sense. For a natural look on a budget, a quality hardwood is hard to beat.

Request a free quote for either option.