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External Decking

A raised or level outdoor platform typically timber, composite, or porcelain, adjacent to or extending from an extension, forming a transition zone between inside and outside. Raised decking above 300 mm may require building regulations approval as a structure. Composite decking (recycled wood-plastic material) is low maintenance and increasingly popular; hardwood decking (Ipe, Cumaru) offers premium appearance but needs oiling.

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