Decking services for Newcastle, Maitland & the Hunter Valley
Decking your home will completely transform your outdoor space. Decking can also be used to cover up or go over existing new concrete or old, tired concrete areas.
If you are after a hand surface that is practical, soft to the eye and blends in with the environment, decking may be the outdoor surface for you. Decking is a great option for sloping sites, in most cases greatly reducing the need for retaining walls and sometimes removing the need all together. Decking can also be used to cover up or go over existing new concrete or old, tired concrete areas.
Site Considerations
Decking is a great option for sloping sites, in most cases greatly reducing the need for retaining walls and sometimes removing the need all together. Decking can also be used to cover up or go over existing new concrete or old, tired concrete areas.
Types of Decking
There are three main types of decking used today.
Timber
Timber decking is the most soft and natural choice of decking materials. There are many choices of timber to be used, ranging from softwood to hardwood. Timber is a long-lasting choice if maintained correctly. Admittedly, there is more maintenance involved with natural timber, but the end result is worth it.
Plastic / Timber Composite
Plastic/timber composite decking is produced from recycled timber by products and plastic. There are a few different types on the market, however, generally the more you pay the better the product. These decks are low maintenance but do have a few down falls. You can’t sand them back if they scratch, and they do expand and contract in different temperature ranges. With these differences aside, they are very low maintenance and do not require any oiling or up keep once installed.
Cement Based Composite
Cement based composite decking is usually a little more expensive than others. The materials don’t quite give you as much of a natural look as other decking materials do, but they do have some key advantages that make them very useful in some designs and situations. They are able to be used in fire zones, are hard wearing, and low maintenance. They can give a great modern or country look to your home especially if you are trying to match certain colour schemes with your home.
If decking is something you are considering to add to your landscaping needs, make sure you contact Jason Reading Landscapes to give you a consultation on what type of decking will best suit your needs and then let us take the worry away by also constructing it for you.
Landscaping Services
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Retaining Walls
Do you have a sloped surface and you want to create a level entertaining area or tiered garden? A retaining wall supports an excavated or filled bank of soil or stone.
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Concreting
Create a range of highly creative concreting finishes and designs. From concrete driveways, patios and concrete paths to concrete cleaning and re-surfacing projects, we can do it all big or small.
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Design Plan
Getting the correct design is essential to a perfect result. Our planning will work around meeting your particular needs and taste.
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Excavations
Whether It's the start of new garden beds, a complete landscaping project or a new retaining wall, excavation by powered equipment is the most efficient way of moving earth ready for construction.
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Gardening
To the untrained eye gardening might appear to be just another necessity of a house. To us however, a garden is a work of art. Our passionate horticulturists offer a wealth of experience and knowledge.
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Irrigation
Your garden needs water to grow, and the best way to help it along is to lay some good groundwork before you plant. Proper irrigation and healthy soil is the safety net for your garden.
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Landscape Consultation
We see landscaping as both a science and an art. It can be a complete property transformation, or a few simple changes to an existing setup. Our consultation process enables you to spend time with an experienced landscaping professional.
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Paving
Whether you would like us to do everything from design, paver selection, preparation and installation or just come in and do the heavy lifting we can help.
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Pergolas
Add a relaxing outdoor entertaining area where you can be sheltered from the sun and rain. A pergola can create a focal point for a garden, a place to meet, a central courtyard or hidden retreat.
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Project Management
We manage the entire landscaping process, eliminating the stress of dealing with multiple contractors on site. Such management can save time, money and create a perfect result.
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Turfing
While home lawns help create a serene and beautiful landscape, turf grass provides a great deal more than a lush outdoor carpet for your property.