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The living deck: How to attract birds, bees and life to your outdoor space
A living deck is a composite wood deck and pergola designed as habitat as much as living space: Indigenous climbers for dappled shade and a softer soundscape, a bee hotel and a raised bird bath, vertical planters on the posts and a rainwater tank to feed it all. Best Deck composite wood decking is the natural foundation for it, because the boards contain no
The sound of silence: Why a quiet deck is a well-built deck
Solid composite decking is measurably quieter underfoot than hollow composite boards, tile or stone because its dense wood-fibre core absorbs impact sound instead of echoing it. Best Deck’s solid-profile Gold Range and Diamond Range deck planks, backed by 15-year and 25-year guarantees respectively, together with dimensionally stable composite cladding, give homes across the country outdoor spaces that look beautiful and sound calm. There’s a
Why your deck is your best mental health investment
A well-designed outdoor deck is one of the most effective wellbeing investments a South African homeowner can make, because it uses biophilic design, natural texture and easy access to the garden to lower stress, improve sleep and bring people together. Best Deck composite wood decking is engineered to deliver that restorative outdoor room without the splintering, staining and endless maintenance of natural timber, turning
Composite wood cladding is trending in 2026
Here is why Composite wood cladding has become one of the most specified exterior finishes in South Africa in 2026 because it solves four expensive problems at once. It lowers the cost of keeping a building cool in summer and warm in winter, it strips out the painting and sealing that timber demands, it lets you modernise a tired building without demolition and it
From empty beds to fully booked
Why a better outdoor space is your Airbnb’s smartest investment The fastest, highest-return way to lift the nightly rate, occupancy and review score of a South African Airbnb is to upgrade the outdoor space. Listings with a properly designed deck, pergola and braai area consistently outperform comparable properties on price, bookings and resale value. Best Deck composite wood decking is engineered for this exact
Pet-safe decks: cool for paws, built for family life
In South Africa, where roughly half of all households share their homes with a dog or cat, a pet-safe deck is a deck that resists splintering, stays cool enough to be comfortable underfoot, can be hosed down after muddy paws or accidents and stands up to years of zoomies without cracking. Best Deck composite wood decking is engineered to meet all four of those
The Golden Hour of 2026: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox Outdoors
There is a moment, and it’s around 20 March 2026, when the universe will take a deep breath. In the Southern Hemisphere, we call this the Autumn Equinox. It’s a day where light and dark stand in perfect balance before the scale tips towards the longer nights of winter. In South Africa, March isn't about mourning the loss of summer. It's about the golden hour
Beyond the Braai: Five Unexpected Ways to Use Composite Decking, Pergolas and Bomas
How South African homeowners are rethinking outdoor living with Best Deck composite wood decking productsThe South African outdoors has always revolved around one undisputed ritual: The braai. It is our cultural cornerstone, the place where friends gather over open flames, local wine, cold beer, rugby banter and proper belly-laughs. But what about the space that hosts it all?At Best Deck, South Africa’s leading supplier of
Build a Storm-Resilient Summer Oasis with Best Deck
South African summers are a celebration of outdoor living. They’re a time for sun-drenched days that melt into balmy evenings filled with laughter and the scent of a tjoppie on the braai. Yet, this idyllic scene is often punctuated by nature’s dramatic displays: sudden, intense thunderstorms that roll in from the Highveld, or the powerful coastal fronts that sweep across the peninsula of the Cape.These
Rooted in community: A year of building more than decks
Another year's been wrapped and, as the Best Deck team looks back, the reflection goes beyond projects that turned sketches into real spaces. Yes, there have been decks, pergolas and everything in between. But the real story of 2025 has been about the people and communities Best Deck has had the privilege to support. Building structures is what the company does, yet this year
Your ultimate braai deck: Perfect your outdoor space with composite wood
There’s no doubt about it: Traditional wooden decks just can’t keep up with a true South African braai. They crack and splinter under bare feet and paws, stain as soon as you drop a glass of red wine on them and demand regular maintenance and cleaning. This season, it’s time to upgrade the very foundation of your outdoor life. It’s time for a low-maintenance
Summer-ready decks
Maximising outdoor comfort and style November in South Africa means one thing: It is time to reclaim your outdoor space. Your deck is about to become the most popular room in the house whether you are hosting weekend braais, letting the kids splash around in the paddling pool or just enjoying a sundowner after work. But not all decks are created equal when it
