Kömmerling, the German building plastics manufacturer with a long-established UK presence, is highlighting the growing traction of its KömaDek decking system. The brand says KömaDek is continuing to build momentum in the building plastics sector.
What is KömaDek?
KömaDek is Kömmerling's high-performance decking product. It sits within the building plastics category alongside the brand's well-known window and door system profiles. PVC-based and building-plastics-based decking occupies a different market position from composite decking (which blends wood fibre and plastic binders) and softwood or hardwood decking.
For contractors and installers, PVC building plastics decking typically offers a zero-maintenance proposition: no staining, no annual treatment required, no swelling or splitting from moisture cycles. It is also lighter than many hardwood alternatives.
Kömmerling is one of the few manufacturers in this space with the full product engineering behind it, rather than being a distributor of imported boards. That can matter for technical support, warranty management, and the consistency of long-run supply on larger decking projects.
Why this is relevant for contractors taking on outdoor projects
Garden and outdoor living work has grown consistently across the UK in the last five years. Homeowners who invested in outdoor improvements during 2020 and 2021 are now at the renovation and upgrade cycle. Deck replacement and deck installation is a recurring work type for general builders, joiners, and specialist decking contractors.
Knowing which products have established distribution and technical support is useful when quoting. A KömaDek decking specification from an architect or landscape designer means a known supply chain.
Source: Professional Builder