Both timber and composite decks need care in Singapore. They just fail in different ways.
Timber
- Fails by: greying, splintering, rot where water sits
- Repair: sand, re-oil, swap boards. Almost always repairable.
- Upkeep: re-oil every 6–12 months
Composite / WPC
- Fails by: fading, mould, swelling, broken clips
- Repair: deep clean, restorer, replace boards. Cannot be sanded if capped.
- Upkeep: clean twice a year
Which is easier over 10 years?
Composite needs less upkeep, but faded or swollen boards cannot be refinished, only replaced. Timber needs regular oiling but can be brought back to near-new many times.