This means that in the first couple of months the boards may fade a small amount as residual tannins (wood oils) leach out from the board after being exposed to the environment. Although the material is resistant and hard wearing, they do not come with the same protection against staining and colour fading. Uncapped boards (1st generation) tend to be cheaper. As time has passed, technology has increased and products have improved.
There are currently two types of composite decking on the market, capped and uncapped, 1st generation and 2nd generation composite. This market leading formulation is designed in direct relation to combat the Southern African climate and weathering elements which is one of the harshest on this planet. The resulting boards need far less maintenance than traditional wood decking whilst looking more authentic than plastic alternatives.Įva-last WPC products contain 60% recycled bamboo fibres and 40% recycled HDPE plastics, with a unique addition of colourants, bonding agents and UV additives. The formulation is heated into a molten mix, extruded at high pressures into board shaped lengths, and then it is embossed with a finish and cooled. This mix is formulated around combatting harsh weather environments to withstand the test of time with very little hassle or upkeep. Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) is an engineered building product made up of mix of wood fibers, plastics and a small amount of bonding agents and colourants. This type of decking is growing to be more and more popular as it is eco-friendly in nature and helps to save forests as only recycled materials are used to manufacture these products. Composite decking is rapidly becoming the largest timber decking alternative for the outdoors on the market.
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