Description

What makes this composite decking suitable for high-traffic areas?

The Shire GigaShield Premium Composite Decking utilises a fully encapsulated structure that defends against heavy footfall, ensuring a durable surface for busy public pathways. Measuring 25mm thick, these robust boards are engineered to withstand regular use on decks, pergolas, and balconies. The design incorporates a clear protective layer that prevents dirt from penetrating the inner pores, meaning the material helps resist stubborn stains and everyday wear. This ensures a long service life with minimal upkeep required for your pack of 5 boards.

How does the double-sided design improve your installation options?

This double-sided composite board features distinct Nature and Tobacco finishes, allowing you to select or mix colours to suit your specific garden aesthetic. Both sides showcase a realistic wood-effect grain while offering a lighter and darker brown option. This flexibility means you can frame your deck with a contrasting border or alternate colours for a unique pattern. The extra-wide 200mm profile also means you cover more area with fewer boards, creating a substantial, premium look for any outdoor setting.

How do you fit the Shire GigaShield decking boards?

The decking boards utilise a hidden clip-on fixing system that provides a straightforward installation process and a secure, visually appealing surface finish. By using the included fittings and fixings, you can attach each 4.2m board without driving screws directly through the visible surface. These clips automatically dictate matching end and side gaps between the planks, creating a neat, uniform appearance across the entire deck. For a fully finished edge, optional end caps can be purchased additionally to cover the exposed ends of the hollow core profile.

Features:

• Length: 4.2m
• Width: 200mm extra-wide profile
• Thickness: 25mm
• Finish: Double-sided in Nature or Tobacco
• 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 lifespan and appearance of your decking, position your 4.2m boards thoughtfully to minimise offcuts during installation. Using the lighter Nature side for the main body of a balcony or pergola base can brighten a shaded area, while reserving the darker Tobacco side for contrasting perimeter borders adds a distinct, professional finish to the completed structure.

Regular maintenance is simple thanks to the transparent protective layer. Sweeping away loose debris and occasionally washing the surface with warm, soapy water easily removes surface dirt. Because the encapsulated profile defends against dirt ingress, there is no need for intensive scrubbing, harsh chemicals, or annual timber treatments, giving you more time to simply enjoy your outdoor living space.

About Your Order

The Shire GigaShield Premium Composite Decking delivers a top-quality flooring solution designed for excellent durability in high-traffic environments. The clean and straightforward design makes it easy to assemble, and all the fittings and fixings required are included as part of your order. The decking has a 3-year guarantee to ensure you can enjoy it for many seasons. 

Please note: Images may show accessories and furnishings; these are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase. Optional end caps can be purchased additionally to seal the hollow profile ends.

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

Quickview

The Shire GigaShield Premium Composite Decking is a robust, fully encapsulated outdoor flooring solution designed for high-traffic public areas, balconies, and residential gardens. Each 25mm thick board features a realistic wood grain texture, offering a durable surface that helps resist dirt build-up for simpler maintenance. Key features include:

• 4.2m length: Provides extensive coverage for larger decking projects with fewer joins.
• 200mm extra-wide profile: Ensures a faster installation process and a streamlined, modern finish.
• Double-sided boards: Offers flexible design choices with contrasting Nature and Tobacco colour options.
• Clip-on fixing system: Delivers a neat, screw-free appearance with consistent side and end gaps.
• Clear protective layer: Defends against dirt ingress into the board's inner pores for straightforward cleaning.