Description

Why does the board profile enhance everyday outdoor safety?

The extra-thick 28mm pine boards utilise a grooved surface to deliver crucial grip that helps resist slipping across the wet exterior installation. These deliberate channels successfully route surface water away from the primary walking zones, preventing moisture from pooling following intense showers. Machined to a continuous 120mm width, the pine boards slot securely together to form a visually symmetrical footprint that feels remarkably solid to tread on. Crafted from properly graded sustainable timber, this top layer is expertly prepared to endure constant pedestrian usage without losing its dense structural integrity.

What sub-frame structure supports this garden base?

The 3.6m x 3.6m platform incorporates heavy-duty 44mm x 69mm bearers to deliver a rigid structural foundation for secure daily domestic activity. This integrated supporting framework lifts the upgraded 28mm thick pine boards clear of sodden earth, promoting necessary ventilation beneath the build to defend against trapped humidity. By pairing these precisely cut 44mm x 69mm bearers alongside the heavy-duty surface components, the kit ensures the finished ground cover stays completely level and inflexible. The perfectly square 3.6m x 3.6m layout grants substantial capacity for heavy patio furnishings, giving you a highly dependable outdoor hosting environment.

How does the timber treatment defend against environmental decay?

This premium garden structure features pressure-treated timber to actively combat fungal rot and deter wood-boring insects over its functional lifespan. Processed entirely within the UK, the raw sustainable timber goes through an intensive industrial preservation cycle that forces protective chemicals deep into the core grain. This critical treatment helps resist the damaging effects of constant ground contact and shifting British weather patterns. Because the heavy 28mm thick pine boards and the foundational 44mm x 69mm bearers both share this heavily protected specification, the completed structure requires significantly less ongoing maintenance than untreated exterior alternatives.

Features:

Guarantee – 10-year anti-rot

Board Size – 120mm wide

Joists – 44mm x 69mm

Treatment – Pressure-treated (application of preservative and waterproof coat required)

What Can I Use a 3.6m x 3.6m Heavy-Duty Decking Kit For?

Upgrade a redundant garden corner by laying the 3.6m x 3.6m kit onto a flat, prepared site to establish a dedicated alfresco dining space. The exceptionally thick 28mm pine boards confidently take the weight of massive outdoor tables or heavy masonry planters, while the textured grooved surface provides sure footing when moving supplies from the property.

Construct an independent, robust seating sanctuary situated away from the main house to form a clean outdoor retreat. The integrated 44mm x 69mm bearers ensure the platform sits above sodden ground, allowing the pressure-treated timber to actively defend against weather elements and remain sturdy throughout the harshest winter months.

About Your Order

The Shire decking is made in the UK with sustainably sourced timber. You get a top-quality wooden decking with a low carbon footprint made from ethically sourced materials. The clean and straightforward design makes it easy to assemble, please note that the fixtures and fittings required are not included as part of your order. The decking has a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty to enjoy it for many seasons.

Decking Maintenance

The Decking is made with pressure-treated timbers. The pressure treatment process forces preservatives into the wood under high pressure. It provides effective long-term protection against rot and fungus. Pressure treatment is almost colourless except for a light green tint caused by the copper content in the preservative. Over time, the treatment greys, but this does not affect the quality.

Shire, the manufacturer, advises that you must apply a wood stain, paint or waterproofing topcoat to make the product more water-resistant. The treatment must be carried out immediately after installation. Using the treatment after installation, followed by consistent annual treatment of the garden arbour, will maintain the high-quality finish and is a requirement of the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A 1-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

To treat the decking, elbec recommends Protek wood treatment. Browse our Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish Paint range to find the best paint colour to add your personalised finish. In the options section, we’ve included popular colours and a Wood Preserver+ for use underneath your colour choice.

About Shire

Shire is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings. It is the proud manufacturer of the most extensive UK timber garden building range, which includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, eco homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units, and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover 23 acres, including stock holding facilities and an advanced high-speed timber planing mill. There is also a modern, well-equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly, and manufactured using the most up-to-date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money garden sheds in the UK.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Leadtimes
The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Booking Delivery
Shire's dedicated delivery team will reach out to you directly to provide information about your delivery date. The evening before this delivery date you will be sent a text message (where a mobile has been provided) with an estimated delivery window.  This update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout.

Upon Delivery
Delivery is made by Shire the manufacturer. Delivery of this item is typically made by a 17 ton flat-bed (similar size to a council refuse lorry). Delivery is typically between 7am and 7pm. The delivery drivers are only insured to deliver to kerb side or driveway. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product. Unfortunately we will not be able to go through your property. Deliveries are hand-balled off by the driver.

We would recommend against arranging for a third party to install the building before it's been delivered and checked that all parts are present, as we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs.

Specification

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The 3.6m x 3.6m Shire timber patio decking kit constructs a robust, square outdoor platform, offering an exceptional solution for homeowners wanting a heavy-duty base for garden seating. Milled in the UK using sustainable timber, this comprehensive landscaping bundle includes the vital sub-frame sections required to assemble a premium elevated floor. Key features include:

• 28mm thick pine boards: Delivers a highly rigid and unyielding surface designed to manage intensive everyday foot traffic.
• 44mm x 69mm bearers: Forms a strong structural grid to elevate and support the main deck.
• Grooved surface: Supplies essential underfoot friction to help resist slipping during damp UK autumns.
• Pressure-treated timber: Defends against natural rot and soil dampness to prolong the lifespan of the installation.
• 120mm wide boards: Facilitates an efficient fitting phase whilst creating a traditional, proportional finish.