![]() ![]() While extremely durable, it is completely inorganic and may be the least environmentally-friendly decking material. It’s made from a combination of plastics and minerals that are heated and extruded (molded under pressure) to form boards. This composite decking material can also be colored or textured to replicate wood effects. It does not stretch or warp, and it is impervious to water and insect attack. The big advantage of mineral-based composite (MBC) decking is its strength and stability. ![]() Although PVC is not organic, its molecular weight is more than 50 percent salt, and it’s more environmentally friendly than petrochemical-based plastics. It also has similar properties to lumber when worked. Made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with a dense honeycomb structure, it has the resistance to water, rot, and insects associated with plastic, but unlike most plastics, it can be painted if desired.ĭuring manufacture, cellular PVC decking boards often have a grain pattern added. Cellular PVCĬellular PVC is an increasingly popular fake wood for decks. Unfortunately, its fiber content means it’s not always as weather-resistant as other types of non-wood decking. It can even be sawed, drilled, nailed, or screwed much like natural lumber. Wood plastic composite is easy to color during production and can be painted after installation. Additionally WPC deck boards can be broken down and recycled into new WPC products after their useful life is over. This lumber composite often has good environmental credentials because the natural fibers can come from waste materials. Wood plastic composite (WPC) uses natural fibers from wood pulp, bamboo, bark, or nut hulls combined with plastic powder (usually polyethylene or polypropylene). To make an informed decision, take a closer look at the various alternatives to wooden decking currently available. While mostly true, composite deck boards come in a range of different materials that offer various benefits, and this can have a major impact on choice. Mention synthetic decking, and a common first thought is that they’re all made from plastics. It’s a natural product that can be sustainably produced, it helps the capture carbon as it grows, and it adds beauty to our homes when responsibly forested. ![]() It is the only complete wood-free and PVC-free, composite, water-shedding deck system on the market.Photo: Solid wood is a natural material whereas composite decking is man-made.įor many, there is an undeniable attraction to the appearance and feel of a real wood deck. It diverts the water away from your home through its watertight design.Ĭreate additional living space with Duxxbak Dekk. Available in both our beautiful, wood-grain embossed ArmorCap or more functional Traction finish, this no drip through composite decking will increase the functionality of your deck, and is increasingly being specified for use on multi-family housing projects where stacked decks are popular.ĭuxxBak Dekk is engineered to shed water from the deck without the need for a secondary water-drainage system. ![]() You will also protect your deck structure from rotting as a result of exposure to the elements, a major cause of deck failure. Its unique water-shedding properties protect your home by channeling water away from the foundation. Rescue your family barbecue from an unexpected downpour or create a functional storage area underneath your deck with this premiere composite. DuxxBak ® Dekk is our revolutionary deck board that made us famous by combining our weather defying compound with a water-shedding, no drip profile that creates a dry space beneath your deck, walkway or balcony. ![]()
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