Composite decking, fencing and cladding for Shipston-on-Stour gardens beside the river, where flood-prone ground and a mix of stone and brick homes call for sensible planning.
Shipston-on-Stour is a small market town on its river, with the Cotswold edge rising not far to the east. Housing is a blend of older stone and brick properties near the centre and tidier modern streets on the outskirts, and gardens near the water can stay soft for much of the year.
For anyone fed up with a rotting deck or fence, composite is a sensible alternative. SPR Trees and Landscapes provides composite decking, fencing and cladding in Shipston-on-Stour and the villages around it. We start by looking at the ground and the way you use the garden, then explain what we would do and why.
Anywhere near a river, the question to ask first is how wet the ground gets. If water stands in winter, the frame needs raising clear of it, with free airflow underneath and a base that will not sink. Aluminium joists tolerate damp better than softwood, and we discuss that choice with you. Boards are then laid with a small fall away from the house. Steps and a landing make the transition to the lawn safe, and a low edge trim keeps the structure looking finished rather than perched on the grass.
Boundaries on lower, open ground catch the wind, so posts must be deep and well compacted. Composite fencing keeps its shape and colour, and a replacement panel can be fitted if one is damaged. Cladding can be used on a shed, a studio or a rendered wall that has weathered badly. Because many homes near the centre are in stone or brick, we favour natural tones that fade quietly into the background. Ask us about composite garden room cladding if you have a newer outbuilding that looks plain.
Expect to give the surface a gentle clean every few months, more often if it sits under trees. Use a soft brush, warm water and a mild detergent, and clear the gaps between boards of mud and leaves. After floods or a very wet spell, check that no silt has built up below the deck, as this can trap moisture. Composite will not rot like softwood, but it still needs air to circulate. Keeping a modest routine means the boards stay smooth and uniform in colour for a long time.
Shipston-on-Stour is a small Warwickshire market town on the River Stour, near the Cotswold edge, and our enquiries come from the town and from outlying villages. We also cover Stratford-upon-Avon, Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden. If your garden lies close to the river, mention that when you contact us so we can plan for ground conditions from the start. We offer free visits, written quotations and plain-spoken advice on what is worth doing.
We also take on composite decking installers work in nearby Stratford-upon-Avon, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden.
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It can be, provided the frame is kept clear of standing water and has ventilation. Composite boards cope better with damp than timber, but the supporting structure and base still need careful design.
Yes. Smaller jobs such as replacing a few panels are fine. We look at the posts and rails first, since a failing post will cause the new panel to lean. Quotations and advice are free.
Clear furniture, pots and anything stored on the old deck, and make sure we have a clear route in. Tell us about buried pipes or cables, if you know of any, so we can avoid them.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
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