Whitley Bay and Monkseaton
Coastal gardens put composite decks through more than most: salt in the air, wind that finds every loose board, and strong summer light on south-facing plots.
Local notes
Many decks here went in on semis and terraces over the last ten to fifteen years. Near the sea, the problems we look for first are fixings and edges rather than the boards themselves.
What we see
What you see
Brown streaks from screw heads, or clips that have stopped gripping.
Why it happens
Fixings that weren't stainless, corroding in salt air.
How we fix it
Replace with stainless fixings and the maker's clips; clean off the staining where the board allows.
What you see
Edge boards that flap or pull away on windy days.
Why it happens
Too few supports behind the fascia, or fixings into soft timber.
How we fix it
Add support battens at the maker's spacing and refix into sound timber.
Checklist
| Item | What we're looking for |
|---|---|
| Fixings | Stainless, and the right type for the board |
| Edges | Fascia supported along its length |
| Ventilation | Air moving under the deck so salt-damp doesn't sit |
Q&A
Usually from fixings that aren't stainless steel, or metal filings left from cutting. We'll identify which, and replace or clean as needed.
Yes. We use stainless fixings and boards suited to coastal gardens, and fit them to the maker's guide.
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