Knowledge of wood plastic decking, Threel WPC

What is Composite Decking？

wood composite decking panels which contain wooden starch and plastic (polypropylene). This material is well-established in practice as it looks like real wood – it’s not easy to distinguish between composite and natural wood at first sight. This is due to the fact that the better part of the composite mixture (around 60%) is made of pieces of wood. The rest of it is reserved for compounds, such as polyethylene, UV-stabilisers, pigments and so on. Therefore, this type of material is also known as WPC – wood plastic composite.

How long do composite decks last?

Anywhere from 25 to 30 years without maintenance. If you prefer to save yourself the trouble of oiling your deck, then go with composite materials.

Expenses

The price of the decking heavily depends on the different manufacturer, as well as the material, shape and complexity.

China Wood plastic composite swimming pool decking

Maintenance

Nowadays, decking designers love the composite decks and apply it to form terraces, porches, alleys, children playgrounds, outdoor areas, quays and swimming pools. Due to the polymer compounds inside the boards, several qualities that are highly sought after come into play:

·Water and radiation resistance;
·Resistant to some biological threats (bacteria, insects, rodents), but not mould;
·Durable to mechanical pressure;
·Resistant to different cleaning chemicals;
·Temperature resistant (between -40 to +60℃).

Another comfortable benefit is this material doesn’t require periodical grinding or painting of the surface. That in itself can be a downside, because you have no way of removing scratches. The composite boards can be both hollow or solid, with hollow being of lesser quality(but lower cost) – holding moisture leads to warping and deconstruction of the material. Solid composite resembles natural wood the most.

Despite the above given qualities, composite decks are not entirely maintenance free. Mould and pollen are their natural enemies. In order to lower the damage, always pick cleaning detergents that are specifically made for composite materials – otherwise, the deck colour might fade. Opt for a professional that is certified to deal with hard-to-remove stains when the situation’s beyond hope.

Popular Questions：

·Is composite decking slippery?
Not really. It depends on the texture of your deck. Most composite decks have special textures which make them slip resistant when wet. Real wood decks on the other hand lack this feature and can get quite slippery especially if there’s a thin layer of mold growing on them.

·Do composite decks get hot?

They can get really hot really fast when exposed to direct sunlight. Of course, darker colours attract more sunlight compared to lighter ones. If you plan on building a composite deck with no trees around, consider going with a lighter colour.

seven different colors can be choosed

If you’d like some help to make your decking decision, just reach out. We’d love to hear from you and to help you make the very best choice for your unique project.