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Who doesn’t dream of having the perfect garden? When we were kids, the epitome of a luxury garden was a swingset and gas barbecue. These days, luxe is a little more difficult to achieve. Unless you have the means, it isn’t easy to recreate the multi-million-pound ultra-luxe oases of Dubai in British suburbia. However, that…

If you have a North-facing or otherwise excessively dark or shaded garden, it can seem a bit like you’ve lost out to your across-the-road neighbours with their southerly aspects. There are actually loads of benefits to having a shady garden, but if brightening it up is on your agenda there are plenty of ways to…

The emergency services detest them. Pet owners moan about them on community Facebook groups. Yet the British public still adores them. Fireworks. Love or loathe them, fireworks are a fact of Autumn life in the UK. With 5th November around the corner, we thought we’d dive into whether hosting a fireworks display in your garden…

Is it just us or is Halloween getting bigger and bigger in the UK? It’s always been a big deal in America, and though we’ll probably never get an A+ report card in the effort stakes against our US counterparts, things have changed a lot from the Composite Prime® Office childhood recollections of celebrating Halloween.…

Composite decking is a relatively young product, and as such, trying to select the right product or brand can be a difficult task with limited knowledge. Spotting the right signs of high-quality composite wood plastic is vital for avoiding cheaper and often, lower-quality composite products that could potentially let you down over time. We’re very…

One of the benefits of opting for decking in your garden is that it’s almost always a simple, no-fuss process. There are, of course, always exceptions. There may be circumstances where you need to take things like building regulations and planning permission into consideration. Read on to find out more. Circumstances that require planning permission…

We’re proud to say we’re the fastest-growing composite brand in the UK. To get to this stage, we’ve experienced such stratospheric growth that it’s hard to remember Composite Prime® was only established in 2014. So, we thought it would be nice to explore our story so far and let you know where we’ve come from…

The 2022 Consumer Insight report by PWC showed that most people are now influenced by social factors like the environmentally-friendly status of products and companies when making purchasing decisions. The report showed that 85% of us have shifted our purchase behaviour towards being more sustainable. This intent extends to all aspects of our lives, from…

Here at Composite Prime®, we live, breathe and eat composite products all day, every day. (To clarify, we don’t literally eat them. We prefer biscuits.) This means we’ve heard every false impression going about composite decking and other composite products. And since composite has been around for more than 50 years now, it’s time for…

Our composite decking is robust and weather resistant. However, it’s not totally impervious to damage or staining. One of the most common ways for composite decking to become stained is when you allow fallen leaves to begin to rot on your deck.  Leaves don’t just stain composite decking, of course. Rotting leaves can leave stains…

It’s safe to say we can finally stop talking about how hot it is. This only means, however, that we just have a variation in the type of weather we’re moaning about. These cooler days aren’t all bad, though! Whilst summer is the time for enjoying your garden to the fullest, autumn presents the perfect…

Outdoor living is so important to many of us now. The freedom to do as we please in our outdoor sanctuary is a perfect antidote to busy modern life. But one thing gets in the way of us enjoying our gardens more than anything else. Even more than the unpredictable weather. You guessed it: it’s…

A nationwide report shows that we spend 142 hours a week indoors on average. With studies showing that spending time outdoors can help our health in multiple ways, it’s clear we should all be doing what we can to maximise the time we spend outside. The science – how can being outdoors make you healthier?…

A garden redesign is a time-consuming and expensive process. So when you’re going to the effort of giving your garden a makeover, you want to ensure your investment lasts as long as possible. Naturally, the quality and longevity of the garden products you choose should be top of the agenda. This is probably why you’re…

During the summer – especially the summer we’ve just had – your business’ outdoor space is probably a goldmine. We love to wine and dine alfresco long into the balmy summer evenings. But, in the cooler months, outdoor hospitality begins to look a little less attractive. The trouble is that your restaurant, bar or cafe’s…

Can you think of anything better than sitting under the stars on a cool autumn evening whilst languishing in a steamy, bubbly spa? Sounds like bliss to us. But, if your surroundings aren’t quite right, then it can detract from your experience. Nobody wants to step out of a hot tub onto a cold, slippery…

So, the days are starting to get shorter. It’s certainly cooler. And the evenings are darker. But does this really mean the time to enjoy our gardens has passed? The average UK garden gives us an extra 188 square metres of space to enjoy. With an average of 109 square metres of usable floor space…

It’s been a gloriously long, hot summer. However, now it’s almost over, it’s time to reluctantly put the sunloungers away and look towards cooler times and it’s time to start thinking about all the garden jobs we should be tackling in Autumn to prepare for Winter and next Spring. Buy and plant spring bulbs Spring…

If you’re enjoying your luxury composite decking products outside your home, you may question if you can find the same quality of flooring products in styles that suit your interior as well. Well, you’ll be happy to know that luxury composite flooring for inside the home is a thing, and it comes with all the…

Some people love tending to their garden. For many, it’s a labour of love and a leisurely pursuit that provides exercise, interest and rich rewards. If you’re someone who takes great pride and pleasure in seeing your hard work pay off in your stunning garden, with displays worthy of Kew, then we salute your dedication…

You may keep being reminded that the -ber months are just around the corner. But don’t crack out your boots and start dreaming of Pumpkin Spice Lattes just yet. Summer isn’t over, and there’s plenty of time to enjoy some more summer entertaining before you pack up the garden furniture. Our gardens became the preferred…

Just because your outside space is small doesn’t mean you can’t have grand design ideas for it. Whether you have a diminutive courtyard, tiny roof terrace, private balcony or a modest section of fenced-off Earth to call your own – you can create a small outdoor space to enjoy and be proud of. Take a…

There are so many fantastic uses for composite cladding, we can’t list them all. But find out our favourite ways to use composite cladding in this blog. The benefits of composite materials are not just for your floors. Composite cladding has multiple uses that can take composite boards off the floor and onto virtually any…

There are many common misconceptions about composite materials being much hotter than timber. The truth is that modern composite decking boards don’t become much hotter than traditional wood decks when all other factors remain the same. That’s why it’s so important to select high-quality boards that have been manufactured to offer optimal performance. That isn’t…

Looking after our environment is everyone’s job, and increasingly we are being encouraged as consumers to consider the environmental impact of the decisions we make and the products we buy. It’s absolutely right that people are becoming more conscious of the materials they’re using in their gardens, and we are all for the increased interest…

Composite decking is versatile and easy to work with. That’s why, when you’re done building your dream deck in your garden, there are so many other ways you can use your leftover composite to compliment your garden. Unlike working with timber or other materials, there’s no sanding or staining, and no risk of splinters so it’s…

Everyone loves having a beautiful garden. But, the price we have to pay for having one tends to be spending lots of time looking after it to keep it that way. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend more time enjoying your outside space and less time maintaining it? At Composite Prime, we believe everyone can…

Composite decking is super easy to work with. This means that many people looking for a new composite deck consider taking the project on themselves. If you’re handy, then this is a great way to cut the cost of installing a composite deck. There’s lots to consider, though. The DIY potential of composite decking depends…