Steel Decking vs Wooden Decking
One of the most important decisions to be made with any new decking project is the type of material – which is often a straight off between steel and wooden decking. While both options are viable, we do highly recommend steel decking as the number one choice especially for larger commercial and industrial projects. For example, for mass projects on hospitals and car parks, there really is no debate and steel decking is without question the must-pick option. For larger or elevated decking, steel decking will ensure that the structure is well protected and durable for the years to come.
The Comparison
When it comes to choosing between wooden and steel decking, there are various elements and considerations that should be well thought out before hand. Let’s take a look a these considerations and weight up the pros and cons for both steel and wooden decking…
Installation – The ease of installation is important to consider with a decking project including potential lead times. Steel decking is much easier and quicker to install compared to wooden decking. Here at Top Flight Steel Decking, we are your first-class steel decking suppliers.
Aesthetics – Although aesthetics are subjective and a personal choice, we are biased and believe that steel decking is the more aesthetically pleasing and visually attractive option for commercial customers. Steel is incredibly versatile and can be constructed into custom, non-linear shapes to adhere to the creative flair and requests.
Durability – It’s in every businesses best interest to select a material that provides immense durability and longevity. Steel provides fantastic durability as it is much more resilient than wooden material and refuses to split, warp, crack or rot. Moreover, minimal maintenance will be required which means you will also save money that can be spent elsewhere.
Cost-Effectiveness – Similar to durability, steel decking also provides much better cost-effectiveness too. It lasts much longer than wood and it is efficient meaning that it requires less outlay for raw materials.
Fire-Resistant – As a commercial business, it’s imperative that you select fire-resistant products to best protect your building and also employees inside your building at all times, in case of the work event. Choosing steel gives you much better protection against fire compared to wooden decking, when properly designed to preserve structural integrity.
Is Steel Decking The Best Choice?
We certainly think so. The benefits of steel decking far outweigh the benefits wooden decking for commercial projects such as decking for hospitals, office blocks and multi-storey car parks. Of course, for domestic projects, wooden decking is a popular choice and can look extremely pleasing on the eye. However, for commercial projects, we strongly recommend steel decking as a much more low maintenance product, safer product and also being highly resistant to fire and rot.
Contact Top Flight Steel Decking
Looking to get started with steel decking for your commercial project? If so, look no further than Top Flight Steel Decking and get in touch with us today. Call us directly now on 01555 373389 or use our online contact form and we’ll get back to you.