


Our boards range from $88 per SQM up to $166 per SQM, with 3 ranges to suit any style, budget and occasion. We have seen the market evolve, from 1st generation Wood Plastic Composite Decking through to the current range of Solid composite decking and beyond – all with varying degrees of quality and warranties.īrite Composite Boards are the most advanced products on the market. A Brite composite deck is maintenance-free, meaning the cost difference of wood vs a composite deck could be almost $2000 a year in addition to your initial building costs.īriteDeck composite decking boards remain at the forefront of the composite revolution for the past 21 years. Wood decking, in addition to being susceptible to splitting and rotting, requires yearly maintenance in order to preserve its appearance and structural integrity. The life cycle cost of your deck is critical when calculating the overall price of your deck. Every Britedeck order comes with our fixings free of charge – no additional costs, unlike our competitors. Our proprietary concealed fastening system makes installation 60% faster than traditional wooden boards. We invented the hidden fastening system currently used by composite decking world wide. Our boards are 24mm and 25mm in thickness compared to most competitor’s boards that are 20mm to 23mm in thickness. In both cases, this means you need less of our boards to complete the project. Our premium NextGen Titanium boards are 5.8m in length compared to the standard 5.4m length boards. Our Solid XS boards are 150mm wide compared to the industry standard of 137mm wide. How much does composite decking cost?īefore comparing quotes and composite decking prices, it’s important to realise not everything is what it seems.īefore comparing composite decking prices and quotes, check the size of the decking board. With some planning and a bit of research, installing your own deck can save you a small fortune. DIY is the most affordable route to building the deck of your dreams. If engaging a professional, ensure your tradesman is qualified for the job and has a valid licence. The biggest expense in building a deck is the labour involved. Labour (Subframe and decking installation) – 45% of overall budget: A well designed decking system makes installation faster, saving time and money (we will get to that next soon). Within each option, costs vary from dirt cheap to unaffordable.įixings and accessories – 5% of overall budget:Īccessories costs between $5 to $12 per SQM. There are 3 main options: Softwood, Hardwood and Composite decking. The decking boards are the stars of the show, yet only account for 1/3 of your total cost. A sub-frame can be made made from softwood, hardwood or steel depending upon your preference. To understand the value of good quality decking, it’s important to know where your money goes.Ī great deck needs a well-laid foundation, and a big chunk of your money will go into ensuring the support beams, posts and joists are structurally sound and matches the requirements of your board. Many of our clients are property owners now replacing rotting timber decking or low quality composite boards with our premium composite products. Here is a rough breakdown of an average cost of a deck: How much does it cost to build a 12X24 deck?
