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What type of wood do Kingfisher recommend. |
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The choice of timber is largely a personal one, we make sure that the timber you choose is the best available and is suitable for the task required. The most popular choices in order of cost are Scandinavian pine, Southern yellow pine, Western Red Cedar, and Grade 1 Ipe. For more details see our Technical page |
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How long will my decking last? |
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Pressure treated timber has a typical life expectancy of 25 years or more as long as you take care to periodically clean and treat the surface with a water repellent.
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Can Kingfisher maintain my deck in the future. |
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Yes Kingfisher offer annual maintenance contracts for a small premium to keep your deck looking pristine. |
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Can my deck be re-located if I move home.
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Yes but as your deck was designed specifically for that home it is unlikely it will look as good after re-location. Decking is a very good selling point and is likely to have increased the value of your home by at least the purchase cost.
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Is the deck safe to walk on when it’s wet. |
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We offer grooved & smooth boards and both have excellent anti-slip properties, but the deck must be kept clean and free from moss & algae. Please be aware all surfaces can be potentially slippery under severe weather conditions. |
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Can my decking be painted or stained in different colours
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Kingfisher offer a wide choice of finishes including Cuprinol decking stain, Sadolin wood care products and Leyland micro-porous paints. |
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Is the timber used Eco-friendly.
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The majority of timber used in the construction of our decks is supplied from sustainable managed forests as recommended by the [ FSC ] but some hardwoods cannot be guaranteed.
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Is my deck resistant to staining from drinks / food / pets and wildlife.
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As long as the area is cleaned quickly with warm water and a mild detergent, no permanent staining should occur |
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Is wood a particular fire hazard with decking.
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Obviously wood is a combustible material and caution should be exercised, for example barbecues should not be left unattended and generally common sense should be the order of the day.
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How long will it take to install.
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Most decks take under a week to install but obviously installation time is subject to size and complexity
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How much will it cost.
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As no two decks are the same it is impossible to say without a detailed survey. Our quotation service is absolutely free and without obligation, so why not give is a call and find out.
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Can we be sure of a high quality trouble free installation.
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Yes, our fitters are not only skilled craftsmen they also take great care to ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum. their is usually no payment required until the project is completed to your satisfaction. All of which I hope gives you the confidence to choose Kingfisher Decking. |
