Compare boards and profiles together with their supports, connections and exposed ends. These guides keep architectural appearance separate from the engineering of a deck, fence or pergola and explain the information to request for each component.
Browse 13 productsCompare composite decking by its complete section and connection method. A solid section, a channelled section and a click-lock profile are not interchangeable simply because their surface finish looks similar.
Read guide: Composite decking: compare hollow, solid and click-lock sectionsThe deck substructure should be designed around the selected boards and the supporting construction. Choosing a support profile by its external dimensions alone leaves important design questions open.
Read guide: Deck substructure: coordinate supports, fixings and drainagePlan exposed deck ends and perimeter transitions before ordering boards. The edge finish should suit the board section and preserve its approved movement arrangement.
Read guide: Composite decking end details and perimeter finishesA pergola profile's catalogue dimensions help identify the section, but they do not establish the complete structure's capacity. Spans, connections and project loads need a coordinated design.
Read guide: Pergola profiles: separate architectural sections from structural designPergola accessories should be matched to the exact profiles and approved connection arrangement. An accessory list without profile references can produce parts that look right but do not fit.
Read guide: Pergola accessories: caps, connections and compatibilityChoose fence posts and panels as a coordinated assembly. Panel width and post appearance do not describe the complete connection or supporting design.
Read guide: Composite fencing: match posts, panels and connection detailsFence corners and post caps should be selected with the layout, not added after straight runs are installed. Changes in direction can require different accessory arrangements.
Read guide: Fence corners and caps: complete the assembly before orderingSun breaker and baffle profiles should be selected within a coordinated facade or ceiling layout. The section dimensions identify the component; spacing and orientation determine the architectural arrangement.
Read guide: Sun breaker and baffle profiles: geometry versus shading designTreat composite decking as a material with product-specific care requirements. Low-maintenance descriptions should not be interpreted as permission to ignore cleaning, drainage or surface condition.
Read guide: Composite decking maintenance: avoid the maintenance-free assumptionSeparate composite product supply from the design and installation of the supporting assembly. A board or profile quotation should make its scope clear.
Read guide: Composite system RFQ: boards, structure and accessoriesDeck board direction should be resolved before lengths are cut. A coordinated layout links the visual rhythm to perimeter geometry, supports and the selected system's installation requirements.
Read guide: Planning Deck Board Direction Before CuttingComposite colour samples should be reviewed in the outdoor setting where they will be used. The review can establish initial appearance, while any weathering expectations should come from the selected product's supporting information.
Read guide: Reviewing Composite Colour Samples in Outdoor LightA composite deck delivery register links batches to installation zones. It helps manage phased works and later replacements where similar board colours or section shapes make informal identification unreliable.
Read guide: Recording Composite Deck Deliveries by Batch and ZoneServices below a deck need an access strategy that is coordinated with the deck system. A removable-looking board is not evidence that a finished area can be opened safely or without damage.
Read guide: Keeping Services Accessible Beneath Composite DecksA deck threshold interface should coordinate the deck surface, door arrangement and water-control detail. Matching the board face to an attractive doorway photograph does not establish the required levels or drainage.
Read guide: Coordinating Composite Decks with Building ThresholdsComposite fence panels and gates need a coordinated interface even when they share a visual theme. A panel profile should not be assumed to carry gate hardware or the loads associated with a moving leaf.
Read guide: Coordinating Composite Fence Panels with GatesPergola member layout should start with the intended space and shading objective. Selecting an architectural section does not by itself establish the structural arrangement or the shade pattern for a particular terrace.
Read guide: Planning Pergola Member Layout for a Specific SpaceVisible composite cut ends should be approved before repetitive cutting. The review needs to show the actual section, finish and any compatible end treatment rather than hiding the cut behind a generic cap.
Read guide: Approving Cut Ends and Visible Composite EdgesA cleaning sample panel helps the operator review a proposed deck maintenance method before using it widely. It should use the selected finish and supplier-approved procedure, with the conditions recorded.
Read guide: Trying Cleaning Methods on Composite Sample PanelsComposite spares should be stored against the zones and assemblies they are intended to maintain. A box of similar-looking caps or short boards is difficult to use if the section and finish references have been lost.
Read guide: Planning Spare Composite Components by Installation Zone
