DekBoard
DekBoard is a UK manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, balustrades, and outdoor living products, selling exclusively through a national authorized installer network and trade stockists, with primary customers being UK holiday park operators, residential homeowners, and commercial venues.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersScunthorpe, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DekBoard does
DekBoard is a UK manufacturer of PVC and composite outdoor decking, balustrades, and complementary outdoor living products, operating as a trading name of Specialist Building Products Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Epwin Group Plc. The company's core manufacturing is conducted at a single Scunthorpe facility in North Lincolnshire, which extrudes PVC building products and houses an in-house foiling operation that the company claims is unique among UK decking manufacturers. Product offerings span standard 145mm PVC boards, the wider DekBoard Plus 195mm range, four composite decking lines (capped, reversible, essentials, woodgrain), galvanised-steel-reinforced balustrades, aluminium subframes, steps/ramps/gates, HSG282-compliant hot tubs, and deck lighting.
DekBoard sells exclusively through a vetted national authorized installer network and a defined set of trade stockists (National Plastics, Magden, PBS, SBS, Shepherds, Accrington Plastics), with no direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Direct sales relationships are also maintained with enterprise customers — primarily UK holiday park operators including Bourne Leisure (Haven/Warner Leisure Hotels), Cove Communities, Meadow Bay Holiday Villages, and Park Holidays UK. The company runs a fleet of Euro 6 delivery vehicles supporting a quoted 95%+ on-time delivery rate.
The business model is hardware sales at the unit level, with pricing opaque and quote-based; the company does not disclose revenue. It targets three primary segments: holiday/caravan parks (the largest), residential homeowners, and a growing commercial/hospitality vertical, with a secondary focus on onboarding professional installers to its national network. The competitive proposition centres on durability (10-year PVC guarantee, 25-year composite warranty), slip resistance tested against HSE guidelines, fire classification (Bfl:s1), and British manufacturing credentials (Made in Britain, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BH&HPA associate).
DekBoard firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DekBoard
- Legal name
- Specialist Building Products Limited
- Website
- https://dekboard.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- DekBoard is a UK manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, balustrades, and outdoor living products, selling exclusively through a national authorized installer network and trade stockists, with primary customers being UK holiday park operators, residential homeowners, and commercial venues.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where DekBoard is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Scunthorpe
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
DekBoard business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- PVC Decking and Balustrade Products: Sale of manufactured PVC decking boards, composite decking, balustrade systems, skirting, lighting, steps, ramps, gates, and accessories. Products sold through authorized installers and trade stockists for installation by professionals.
- Composite Decking Products: Sale of capped composite, reversible composite, essentials composite, and woodgrain composite decking boards through trade stockists and authorized installers.
- Hot Tub Products: HSG282 compliant hot tubs (HP1-HP4 models) sold as complete units for holiday and residential parks.
- Installation Services (via partners): Installation services provided through authorized installer network, who purchase DekBoard products for installation at customer sites.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard PVC Decking Boards (145mm width) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DekBoard Plus (195mm width) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Capped Composite Decking |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Reversible Composite Decking |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Essentials Composite Decking |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hot Tubs (HP1-HP4) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
DekBoard product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DekBoard manufactures and supplies PVC-U and composite outdoor decking boards, balustrades, aluminium subframes, steps/ramps/gates, HSG282-compliant hot tubs, and lighting accessories from its Scunthorpe facility. The company sells exclusively through a national network of vetted authorized installers and trade stockists across the UK, serving holiday park operators, residential homeowners, and commercial/hospitality customers.
Product overview
DekBoard is a UK manufacturer of outdoor decking solutions offering a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of PVC decking boards (standard 145mm and wider DekBoard Plus 195mm), composite decking (Capped, Reversible, Essentials, and Woodgrain ranges), aluminium subframe systems, balustrade and glass panel systems, steps/ramps/gates, HSG282-compliant hot tubs, and lighting accessories. The core offering combines PVC and composite materials for caravans, lodges, holiday homes, and residential gardens. Products are sold through a national network of authorised installers and distributed via trade counters across the UK. The company is part of Specialist Building Products Ltd, owned by the Epwin Group Plc.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PVC Decking Boards (Standard) High-quality 145mm width PVC-U decking boards with traditional wood grain embossed pattern, domed surface for water runoff, and satin finish for slip resistance. Designed for caravans, lodges, holiday homes, and residential gardens.
- DekBoard Plus Wider 195mm PVC decking board with contemporary sleek finish, exclusive to the holiday park market. Available in Luna Grey and Birchwood colours.
- Capped Composite Decking Three-sided capped composite decking boards with enhanced grain depth, protected by moisture-resistant polymer sleeve. Stain and fade resistant with 95% recycled content and 25-year residential warranty.
- Reversible Composite Decking Ribbed and grooved solid composite decking with reversible design, 21mm x 136mm profile, made from 95% recycled materials. 25-year structural warranty.
- Essentials Composite Decking Lightweight grooved composite decking board with multi-tonal textured wood-effect finish. 10-year residential warranty with 95% recycled content.
- Woodgrain Composite Decking Solid composite decking with attractive woodgrain appearance and low slip potential finish. Will not stain, warp, split, flake, or promote algae growth.
- PVC Balustrade & Glass Panels PVC decking balustrades with picket and glass panel options featuring galvanised steel inserts in top and bottom rail for stability. Available in multiple finishes including foil wrap options. 10-year guarantee.
- Aluminium Decking Subframe Premium aluminium subframe system for harsh environments and flooding-prone areas. Lightweight, non-combustible with Euroclass A rating, designed to work with PVC decking for Bfl-s1 fire performance.
- Steps, Ramps & Gates Bespoke PVC decking access solutions including static caravan steps, access ramps, and welded gates with self-closing hinges and lockable latches. Available in matching deck board colours.
- HSG282 Compliant Hot Tubs Hand-crafted hot tubs compliant with HSG282 regulations for holiday and residential parks. Range includes HP1 (4-person), HP2 (5-person), HP3 (6-person), and HP4 (6-person luxury) models with Nordic Star jets, topside controls, and quick drain facilities.
- Deck Lighting & Accessories Deck lighting collection including integrated LED post lights, Globe deck lights, and Lantern deck lights for creating outdoor spaces.
- PVC Skirting PVC skirting boards available in horizontal or vertical orientations to complement balustrade look and conceal structural deck elements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Slip resistance test results exceed HSE guidelines: dry 56.8 (threshold 36), wet 48.8 (threshold 36)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use DekBoard
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
DekBoard technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
DekBoard partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Park Holidays UKminorDekBoard provided decking for PHUK's annual 'Win a holiday home' competition winner's caravan at Glendale Holiday Park in Cumbria. 16x8 foot Birchwood decking with white balustrade installed free of charge.
- Meadow Bay Holiday VillagescoreApproved supplier partnership for decking, balustrades, and hot tubs to all five Meadow Bay locations including Billing Aquadrome, Hayling Island, and Golden Leas. Partnership supports Meadow Bay's expansion plans across UK.
- Bourne LeisurecoreDekBoard named approved national decking supplier for Bourne Leisure, parent company of Haven holiday parks and Warner Leisure Hotels. Partnership provides enhanced outdoor living spaces across extensive network of UK holiday parks. Both companies share commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
- Cove CommunitiescoreDekBoard appointed as national decking partner for Cove Communities residential sites across UK. Long-lasting, slip-resistant, low-maintenance decking supplied for residential communities.
- National PlasticscoreTrade stockist for DekBoard composite and PVC decking products. Multiple locations including Worcester, Cardiff, Newport, and Pyle.
- MagdenminorTrade stockist for DekBoard products in Cleckheaton area.
- ShepherdsminorTrade stockist for DekBoard products in Eastbourne and Stockton On Tees.
- PBS (Plastics Building Supplies)coreTrade stockist for DekBoard composite decking products in Norwich and Thetford.
- SBS (SBS Cumbria)minorTrade stockist for DekBoard products in Kendal.
- Accrington PlasticsminorTrade stockist for DekBoard products in Accrington.
- A1 DeckingcoreDekBoard approved authorized installer with multiple teams of experienced installers based in Northeast England. Specializes in both residential and commercial decking projects including Blaydon Rugby Club and residential accessibility projects.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DekBoard competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fiberon (Fortress Building Products): Manufacturer of composite decking and railing products sold through dealer networks in North America and internationally. Comparable as a branded composite decking manufacturer targeting trade/dealer distribution.
- Composite Prime: UK-based manufacturer of composite decking with a recycled-content positioning and trade distribution. Closely comparable in product category (composite decking), sustainability messaging, and UK trade/installer GTM.
- Millboard: UK manufacturer of premium composite decking boards marketed as a low-maintenance alternative to timber, serving residential and commercial customers. Directly comparable as a UK-based branded decking manufacturer competing for the same holiday park and residential segments.
- Fortress Building Products: Manufacturer of decking, railing, and fencing systems with both steel/aluminium and composite product lines, sold through pro dealer networks. Comparable as an outdoor building products brand combining decking with railing/balustrade accessories.
- Dura Composites: UK manufacturer of composite decking, fencing, and cladding products sold through trade and commercial channels. Comparable product range, materials (composite/PVC), and UK distribution model targeting similar contractor and commercial end-markets.
- Ecodek: UK manufacturer of composite decking boards made from recycled wood and plastic, sold through trade stockists. Comparable product format, recycled-content sustainability story, and UK trade distribution model.
Broad incumbents
- Trex Company: Largest North American manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and railing. Comparable in product category and value proposition (low-maintenance decking), but operates at much greater scale across a different geography, making it an incumbent benchmark rather than a direct UK competitor.
- TimberTech (AZEK): Major US manufacturer of composite decking, railing, and trim under the TimberTech brand, part of AZEK. Comparable product set in composite/PVC decking with premium warranty positioning; relevant as a benchmark for category economics and product breadth.
Regional players
- UPM ProFi: European manufacturer of composite decking and railing systems marketed as sustainable, recycled-content outdoor living products. Comparable product category and sustainability positioning; primarily competes in continental Europe rather than the UK.
Others
- Epwin Group Plc: Parent company of DekBoard and one of the largest UK manufacturers of PVCu windows, doors, and related building products. Relevant as the corporate parent providing shared manufacturing capacity, procurement, and capital backing to DekBoard.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DekBoard social profiles
Digital presenceDekBoard compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
DekBoard financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DekBoard leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
DekBoard funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DekBoard M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DekBoard
What does DekBoard do?
DekBoard manufactures and supplies PVC-U and composite outdoor decking boards, balustrades, aluminium subframes, steps/ramps/gates, HSG282-compliant hot tubs, and lighting accessories from its Scunthorpe facility. The company sells exclusively through a national network of vetted authorized installers and trade stockists across the UK, serving holiday park operators, residential homeowners, and commercial/hospitality customers.
Is DekBoard a public or private company?
DekBoard is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was DekBoard founded?
DekBoard was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is DekBoard based?
DekBoard is headquartered in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does DekBoard make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. PVC Decking and Balustrade Products are the primary driver. The others are composite Decking Products, hot Tub Products and installation Services (via partners).
Who are DekBoard's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fiberon (Fortress Building Products), Composite Prime, Millboard, Fortress Building Products, Dura Composites and Ecodek. Broad incumbents are Trex Company and TimberTech (AZEK). UPM ProFi is listed as a regional player. Epwin Group Plc is listed as an others.
Does DekBoard have an API?
No public API is recorded for DekBoard.