Choosing the decking tiles

When it comes to choosing the decking tiles, you need to think about the durability and the long term effect. There are different factors that you need to consider when you are choosing the deck tile and they include;

1. Types of the tiles

They differ when it comes to material, size and shape. The different materials include;

• Composite decking; they are durable and cost effective. The composite decks come two types the high-performance and earth early-generation. They all have different pros and cons

The high-performance

Pros

• They are resistant to mold, stains and fading
• They are earthly friendly; they are made from natural components
• They are low maintenance; all you will need is water and soap to clean the decks
• They have a natural color

Cons

• They are costly when it comes to installation

Early generation

Pros

• They don’t rot
• They are durable
• They are also earthly-friendly

Cons

• They are prone to molds
• The decking tiles that are prone to scratching
• They need high maintenance
• They can stain and also fade
• Vinyl; even though they are not made of wood, they do have a great appearance. They have been made of plastic and therefore they are durable. They do not have any organic content and require low maintenance.

Pros

• They are mold resistant
• They are also anti-scratch and stain resistant
• They give your deck a finished look without even painting
• Low maintenance

Cons

• Because they are made of plastics, they are not earth friendly
• They are costly when it comes to installation
• They are squeaky
• Timber; they are quite affordable and they are also easy to maintain

Cons

• It requires painting to keep it from staining and greying
• They are toxic because of the chemicals used

2. The installation

You need to choose the deck tiles that are easy to install. This way you will be able to install it yourself.

3. The maintenance

You need to pay attention to the cost of maintaining and replacing the deck tiles