Timber decks look good when they are new, but they ask a lot of you afterwards: sanding, resealing, and constant checking for rot or splinters, especially through Mpumalanga’s summer rain and harsh sun. Composite decking was built to solve exactly that problem.
Built for the local climate
Composite boards are made from a mix of wood fibre and polymer, which means they do not absorb water the way solid timber does. That matters in a climate with heavy summer thunderstorms followed by long dry, sunny spells, conditions that cause timber to swell, crack, and warp over a few seasons. Composite decking shrugs off both without the seasonal maintenance timber demands.
No annual sealing or sanding
A timber deck generally needs sealing or oiling at least once a year to stop it drying out, greying, or splintering. Composite decking does not need this. It keeps its colour and surface finish with just the occasional clean, which over the life of the deck adds up to a meaningful amount of time and money saved.
Safe underfoot around pools and lapas
Because it does not splinter, composite decking is a common choice around pools, lapas, and entertainment areas where people are walking barefoot. It also does not get as slippery when wet as some sealed timber finishes do.
Backed by a real guarantee
Nachwa installs composite decking with a 25-year guarantee on the boards. Every job is measured on site by Ben before quoting, so the price given is fixed and based on the actual area, not an estimate.
We install composite decking for homes, lapas and entertainment areas across Secunda and the surrounding Mpumalanga towns. Contact Ben@Nachwa.co.za or 066 045 4783 for a free, on-site quote.
