Description

What is the installation method for these decking packs?

These decking boards utilise a hidden clip-on fixing mechanism to deliver a straightforward installation that yields a beautifully neat, screw-free surface finish. Because the required fittings and fixings are included, you can efficiently secure each 4.2m board while maintaining consistent, uniform side and end gaps across your entire layout. This careful engineering ensures a professional outcome without the risk of splintering or surface damage typically associated with traditional top-down screwing. To complete your project, optional end caps can be purchased additionally to neatly conceal the cut edges of the planks.

How does this composite decking perform in heavily used outdoor areas?

The Shire GigaShield Premium Composite Decking employs a fully encapsulated design to provide a highly durable surface that resists wear in high-traffic outdoor areas. Constructed to a substantial 25mm thickness, these premium boards are well-suited for demanding domestic or commercial applications, including pathways and pergolas. The robust manufacturing includes a clear protective layer that helps resist dirt from entering the material's internal pores, meaning your deck defends against weathering and retains its clean appearance over time. This sophisticated construction ultimately yields a dependable flooring solution that requires minimal ongoing maintenance for your pack of 5 boards.

What are the visual benefits of a dual-colour board design?

This double-sided decking board offers distinct Grey and Dark Grey finishes to grant you complete flexibility when coordinating your garden design. By selecting between the lighter and darker tones, you can easily tailor the aesthetic to match modern properties or create striking visual contrasts by framing the main deck with an alternative border colour. The material mimics a traditional timber grain whilst delivering the structural benefits of composite engineering. Furthermore, the 200mm extra-wide profile ensures each plank covers substantial ground, reducing visual clutter and establishing a clean, premium expanse.

Features:

• Length: 4.2m

• Width: 200mm extra-wide profile
• Thickness: 25mm
• Finish: Double-sided in Grey or Dark Grey
• Board Structure: Fully encapsulated with a clear protective layer
• Fixing type: Clip-on with included fittings and fixings
• Pack size: Pack of 5 boards
• Guarantee: 3-year guarantee

Make the Most of Your Composite Decking

To maximise the visual impact of your new outdoor space, lay your 4.2m boards parallel to the primary sightline of your garden to create a lengthened, spacious illusion. Utilising the lighter Grey surface for the main decking area helps reflect natural light, while integrating the Dark Grey side as a definitive picture-frame border adds a sophisticated, contemporary finish to the edges of balconies or pathways.

Long-term care is remarkably straightforward because the transparent protective layer actively defends against mud and spills. Simply sweeping away seasonal debris and wiping the surface with mild soapy water is sufficient to maintain the pristine appearance of your deck. As the fully encapsulated material helps resist deep dirt penetration, you avoid the intensive scrubbing and yearly chemical treatments demanded by traditional timber, granting you more time to relax in your garden.

About Your Order

Your Shire GigaShield Premium Composite Decking order includes a pack of 5 boards to provide a low-maintenance, easily assembled upgrade for modern outdoor spaces. The highly engineered design makes it easy to install, providing a durable alternative to traditional timber that comes complete with all essential fittings and fixings required for a standard fit. For your peace of mind, this premium decking system is supplied with a robust 3-year guarantee so you can enjoy your modern garden upgrade for many seasons to come. 

Please note: Images may show accessories, furnishings, and optional end caps; these are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase unless specified.

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 Shire GigaShield Premium Composite Grey/Dark Grey Decking provides a highly resilient, fully encapsulated flooring solution ideally suited for heavily used public spaces, residential gardens, and balconies. Each 25mm thick board delivers a robust surface that defends against daily wear and helps resist dirt accumulation for an easily maintained outdoor area. Key features include:

• Length: 4.2m for expansive coverage across large installations with fewer visible seams.
• Width: 200mm extra-wide profile promotes a quicker fitting process and creates a contemporary, broad aesthetic.
• Finish: Double-sided boards grant aesthetic flexibility with contrasting Grey and Dark Grey surface options.
• Fixing: Clip-on fixing system ensures a streamlined, screw-free finish with perfectly spaced gaps between planks.
• Protection: Clear protective layer defends against dirt ingress to allow for straightforward, low-maintenance cleaning.