Composite decking

Ecodek composite decking system

2011-01-21T02:46:00.000-08:00

British made wood polymer composite
Ecodek composite decking system Imagine a material that handles just like wood but refuses to split, warp or splinter. One that looks as beautiful as wood without the need to sand or seal. One that can outlast wood and stay beautiful with minimal maintenance.

Beautiful decking

Ecodek composite decking makes a great alternative to ipe decking or teak decking. It offers all the natural warmth and richness of colour you would expect from hardwood. Bespoke colours available to create a structure that blends seamlessly with your outdoor environment.

Low maintenance decking

Cut it, craft it, or sand it just like wood but then leave it alone. Unlike natural wood, durable Ecodek requires just the occasional clean to keep it looking beautiful.
Ecodek is like PVC plastic decking in that its a no maintenance decking product

source: http://ecodek.co.uk/decking/

Composite Decking

2011-01-20T03:46:00.000-08:00

Composite decking is very attractive but not all composite decking materials are the same. As you start to analyze composite decking prices when you actually touch and feel composite wood decking samples, be sure you ask very pointed questions about what the manufacturer includes in the composite decking to prevent wood rot. Be very careful as some salespeople are armed with the wrong information!

DEAR TIM: I am thinking of building a deck and am leaning towards composite decking material for the decking, railings, and other accessories. I am wondering about positive and negative feedback you may have heard on these products. Are there any other things I should be concerned about regarding the construction and long-term maintenance of the materials? Joe R., Jefferson County, CO

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Thinking that a hollow deck board...

2011-01-15T09:42:00.000-08:00

Thinking that a hollow deck board would be better value? Then read this:

When comparing solid composite decking to hollow composite decking, it is important to consider the following facts:

A hollow deck board installed outside as part of a typical deck will NOT last as long as a solid board in the same environment*
Hollow boards can hold water & moisture internally and once water has got in, it is very difficult to shift, this constant dampness will accelerate the rate of decomposition of the board over an equivalent solidboard.
Hollow boards require the use of end caps to cover their unsightly exposed ends, these caps do not have the same raw material characteristics as the decking so will weather differently to the boards themselves.
Hollow boards are not nearly as resistant to impact damage due to their reduced wall thickness and can you imagine the work involved in replacing a hollow deck board that has become damaged? Even worse, the hidden clip system will mean that you will have a lot of work to do actually getting to the damaged board!
Solid decking is easier to screw into as it will not collapse as the screw head buries itself into the board. The manufacturers of hollow decking have got around this issue by producing a hidden clip system, this clip system not only adds expense (as it is normally charged for as an extra) but also does not offer the same ultimate fastening strength that is available when screwing through a solid board **
Solid decking offers much better noise absorption qualities than hollow decking making it much quieter to walk on.
If you want a composite decking product that is as easy and simple to work with as wood, and you want it to last 25 years or more, then a solid board such as Ecodek® is your only choice.

Source: http://ecodek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Solid-vs-Hollow-nopic.pdf

Composite decking tile products

2011-01-15T09:30:00.000-08:00

The composite garden decking is a new type of composites made by mixed 60% bamboo powder with 40% HDPE. The beauty of the wood with the power of the plastic. Our composite garden decking is a safe, environmentally responsible alternative new material which doesn’t need painting and glue for its special manufacturing technique and characters. This compostie garden decking, is a strong, moisture resistant material, which tolerate the intence weather variations. It is a safe, environmentally responsible alternative to traditional decks, conserving energy and resources.