Premium Composite Decking & Outdoor Living
Composite Decking in Solihull, Designed Around The Whole Garden.
Beautiful decking should feel like part of the landscape — not something added afterwards.
Proud Gardens designs and installs premium composite decking as part of considered outdoor spaces across Solihull and the West Midlands — connecting terraces, planting, garden levels, structures and entertaining areas into one complete design.
Decking As Part Of The Landscape
Decking Should Belong To The Garden.
The best decking does more than create somewhere to sit. It helps connect the home with the landscape around it.
At Proud Gardens, composite decking is considered as part of the wider garden design — alongside paving, planting, levels, structures and the way you want to use the outdoor space.
That means thinking carefully about proportions, transitions, orientation and how the deck relates to both the architecture of the property and the rest of the garden.
Whether incorporated into a contemporary entertaining terrace, connected to a garden room or used to create a more natural transition through the landscape, the aim is always the same: for the finished space to feel resolved as one complete design.
Connected To The Home
Proportions and levels are considered so the decking feels naturally related to the property rather than simply attached to the outside of it.
Integrated With The Landscape
Planting, paving, lawn, steps and structures can all be considered alongside the deck so transitions feel deliberate.
Designed Around How You Live
Dining, seating, entertaining and circulation are considered from the beginning so the space works as beautifully as it looks.
Materials Chosen With Purpose
Why We Specify Premium Composite Decking.
The material matters — but so does how it is designed, detailed and integrated into the landscape.
Composite decking can offer a refined, practical surface for contemporary outdoor living, particularly when it is carefully coordinated with paving, planting, structures and the architecture of the property.
Appearance
A Refined, Consistent Finish
Premium composite boards can provide a clean, considered finish that works particularly well within contemporary garden schemes and carefully detailed outdoor living spaces.
Practicality
Designed For Outdoor Living
Composite decking can provide an attractive surface for seating, dining and entertaining areas while offering a practical alternative to traditional timber decking.
Maintenance
Less Upkeep. More Time Outside.
Unlike traditional timber, composite decking does not normally require the same routine staining or painting, making it an appealing choice for homeowners looking for a lower-maintenance outdoor space.
Integration
Designed To Meet Other Materials Beautifully
The strongest results come from considering how decking meets paving, steps, planting, walls and structures so the transitions feel intentional rather than improvised.
Proportion
The Right Scale For The Garden
The size and orientation of the deck should respond to the property, circulation routes and the wider garden rather than simply filling the available space.
Proud Gardens Approach
Material Selection Comes After The Design
We look at the whole landscape first, then consider the material, colour, direction and detailing that best supports the finished garden.
Discuss Your GardenPremium Composite Finishes
Beautiful Materials, Chosen To Suit The Garden.
The right decking is about more than choosing a colour from a sample board.
We consider the character of the property, the wider landscape, surrounding materials and how the space will be used before deciding which composite decking solution best belongs within the finished garden.
Millboard Composite Decking
A Premium Finish Inspired By Natural Timber.
Proud Gardens is an official Millboard partner and installer, using premium composite decking to create considered, low-maintenance outdoor living spaces.
Millboard boards are moulded from selected pieces of real oak to recreate the texture and character of timber, while their polymer construction is designed to avoid many of the maintenance demands associated with natural wood.
Used well, the result is not simply a deck. It becomes part of the wider landscape — connecting the home, planting, entertaining spaces and surrounding materials.
NeoTimber Composite Decking
A Contemporary Option For Modern Outdoor Spaces.
NeoTimber offers another composite decking option for homeowners looking for a clean, contemporary finish with practical low-maintenance benefits.
Its weather-resistant composite construction makes it suitable for outdoor living areas where appearance, practicality and long-term maintenance all need to be considered.
As with every material we specify, the decision is made within the wider context of the garden — considering colour, proportions, transitions and how the decking meets the surrounding landscape.
Composite Decking Questions
Millboard Decking Questions, Answered.
Beautiful outdoor spaces should also be practical to live with.
From everyday maintenance and seasonal care to durability and where Millboard can be used, here are some of the questions homeowners regularly ask about premium composite decking.
01 How durable is Millboard composite decking?
Millboard offers a 25-year residential guarantee and is designed as a low-maintenance alternative to traditional timber decking.
For homeowners looking for an outdoor surface that retains its appearance without the same ongoing treatment associated with natural timber, it can be an attractive option within a complete garden design.
02 How do I clean Millboard composite decking?
Everyday spills and marks can generally be cleaned using a mild detergent with a cloth or soft brush, without the need for harsh solvents or abrasive cleaners.
For general maintenance, your current guidance recommends periodically removing dirt and leaf debris with water and a broom to help keep the decking looking its best.
03 What is Millboard decking like during winter?
Millboard is designed for year-round outdoor use. During icy conditions, your existing care guidance recommends using a small amount of granulated white salt rather than rock salt where required.
Once warmer weather returns, the area can be cleaned with soapy water and a soft broom.
04 Does composite decking become hot in summer?
Like many outdoor surfaces, composite decking can become warmer when exposed to strong direct sunlight, with darker finishes generally absorbing more heat.
Millboard's resin-mineral composition also means movement through expansion and contraction is limited compared with some plastic-based decking products and natural timber.
05 Does Millboard decking need treating or sealing?
Millboard does not require the routine staining, painting or sealing normally associated with traditional timber decking.
This lower-maintenance approach is one of the reasons it can work particularly well in gardens designed around relaxed outdoor living.
06 Where can Millboard decking be used?
Millboard is a versatile material that can be considered for a wide variety of outdoor spaces, including garden terraces, dining areas, balconies and surrounds for hot tubs, spas and pools.
The important consideration for Proud Gardens is not simply where decking can be installed, but how it fits into the design, levels, circulation and wider character of the garden.
Composite Decking Finishes
Find The Finish That Belongs In Your Garden.
Colour changes the character of the entire outdoor space. From deep contemporary tones to softer weathered oak finishes, the right composite decking should complement the house, surrounding materials, planting and atmosphere of the wider garden. We help consider the finish as part of the complete landscape rather than choosing the decking in isolation.
Burnt Cedar
A rich contemporary finish with deep tones that can add contrast and definition to modern outdoor spaces.
Works Beautifully With Contemporary architecture, pale paving, structured planting and modern outdoor living spaces.
Vintage Oak
A warmer oak-inspired finish that brings natural character into the garden while retaining the practical benefits of composite decking.
Works Beautifully With Traditional properties, natural stone, softer planting palettes and relaxed family gardens.
Driftwood Oak
A softly weathered finish inspired by natural driftwood, creating a more neutral appearance that can sit comfortably within both contemporary and traditional landscapes.
Works Beautifully With Neutral paving, contemporary planting, lighter architecture and understated outdoor living schemes.
Limed Oak
A lighter oak-inspired finish that can bring brightness and softness to contemporary terraces and outdoor entertaining areas.
Works Beautifully With Light porcelain, rendered walls, crisp architecture and modern outdoor living spaces.
More Than Composite Decking
Create An Outdoor Space That Works As One.
Composite decking can be one part of something much bigger.
Proud Gardens brings garden design, landscaping, planting, structures and premium outdoor materials together to create complete spaces that feel considered from every angle.