I just love the look of Decking, but on the advice of my Future father in law, (he's in the business) I would definitely go for a patio. He warned me about the decking attracting rats, if it's not installed properly, not to mention it's fairly high maintenance and it's a major slip hazard in wet weather. Having said that, I think if you do decide on a patio, then you have to be very careful what type of tiles you choose, otherwise it can look very clinical. If you have enough money to buy decent tiles, then a patio can look amazing. It's really a personal choice though!
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