Why Composite Decking Is The Best Material

COMPOSITE DECKING THE BEST MATERIAL FOR GARDEN DECKING Common Name(s): Composite Decking, Composite Lumber, Wood-Plastic Composite. Common Tree type: Sequoia sempervirens (Coast Redwood, California Redwood) This tree has a conical crown, with horizontal to slightly drooping branches. The bark is very thick, up to 1 foot, and guite soft and fibrous, with a bright red-brown color when freshly exposed, weathering darker. The root system is composed of shallow, wide-spreading lateral roots. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COMPOSITE? By choosing Composite Decking, you're introduced to a whole host of benefits compared to any other material: LOW COST INSTALLATION LOW FLAME SPREAD RATE CLEAN WITH WATER ANNUAL SEALING NOT REQUIRED LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP TWIST AND WARP FREE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AVAILABLE IN MANY COLOURS SPLINTER FREE IMPERVIOUS TO TERMITES AVAILABLE IN LONG LENGTHS BOOSTS HOME VALUE BRIEF HISTORY AND MAIN BENEFITS CARE & MAINTENANCE TIPS Composite Lumber emerged in the 1990's and has risen in popularity as it offers the look and workability of wood, along with a range of other benefits: Rinse off your decking periodically with a hose to prevent gríme build-up. New stains can be cleaned with soap and water. WATER RESISTANCE Scratches can be recovered by using a wire brush. FOREST FRIENDLY For ice removal, use either rock salt or calcium chloride. LOW MAINTENANCE When applying cleaners, spray the boards with power washer or garden hose to pre-wet the board surface. 4EVERDECK www.4everdeck.co.za Sources: http://www.4everdeck.co.za/about/why-use-composite-wood/care-and-maintenance/ http://timbertech.com/warranty-and-care/care-and-cleaning/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_lumber http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_sempervirens