WPC decking can be used in many different areas, and many ways are more versatile than traditional wood products. It will be found installed in Pool areas, saltwater environments, marina docks, in wooded areas and damp areas, for domestic uses and commercial installations. The clean style allows use in traditional and contemporary settings.
It is ideal in pool areas since it will not rot down and has good slip resistance.
It is made by putting the materials through high pressure and high-temperature manufacturing process. What is created is a highly durable, good looking, long-lasting and practical product, that additionally minimises global forest damage and gives a second use to plastic waste.
of wood from certifiably sustainable wood sources.
recycled HDPE product
UV inhibitors, colouring and bonding agents.
Composite decking is made from a mix of timber and plastic. Generally, you get all of the benefits of wooden decking with none of the disadvantages, like splinters, termites, or maintenance. It tends to be a little more expensive, but this is more than offset by the fact that the maintenance costs are lower year on year. In the early days, composite did not look quite as natural as wood, but this has changed with recent innovations.
There are too many categories of composite wood to go into in detail, and there are many ways to make composite decking. However, 5 of the most common wood composites include Glulam timber, plywood, oriented strand board, particleboard, and fiberboard. Each composite has unique advantages and disadvantages.
There are many advantages of composite decking. It is beneficial to the environment in the sense that it is made from recycled plastic – plastic is non-biodegradable. Termites do not eat composite decking. It’s resistant to fire, easy to clean, and easy to install. With modern innovations, composite now looks nearly identical to wood.
Perhaps the biggest advantage is the moisture-resistance. A timber decking problem is that boards readily absorb water. Without the regular application of stains, sealers or paint, wood decking is susceptible to warping, splintering, cracking and rotting. In contrast, composite decking is fully moisture-resistant to the core, which allows them to be installed in high moisture conditions without decaying. Even if you scratch the boards then water will not ingress and damage the deck.
Sun Decking are trusted providers of high quality solid core composite decking. We supply high quality products at outstanding value to deck builders across the east coast of Australia.
