Are you wondering if wood composite made from recycled materials would suit your deck material? We have listed six reasons why wood composite is an excellent choice for deck material.
1. Composite is carefree
A deck made of composite boards is very low-maintenance, as it does not require annual upkeep like a deck made of treated wood, for example. Maintenance of a composite deck only requires cleaning. Visible dust and debris can be swept away with a regular street broom. If necessary, the deck can be washed with a mild detergent and a soft floor brush. You can also use a pressure washer for washing, but remember to be careful and spray with low pressure.
Outdoor rock composite deck board
2. CENT Composite boards are durable
If you want durability from your deck, composite board is an excellent choice. The composite deck withstands various weather conditions very well and is also suitable for Nordic conditions. Composite boards also resist impacts well and repel liquids and dirt. Watch the How To video as Janne installs the composite deck and tests the durability of the composite board.
CENT Särkkä composite board core is encased with a UV-resistant surface layer that protects the core from moisture, mold, and grease stains. This new surface layer gives the product a longer lifespan, better appearance, lower surface temperature on sunny days, and prevents color fading.
You can choose your preferred color from the Särkkä deck board's different sides, either antique gray or anthracite.
Särkkä deck in anthracite color.
3. Wood composite is an ecological choice
Composite board is an ecological choice of material for your deck. CENT's composite boards are completely PVC-free and made from a mixture of recycled wood fiber and recycled plastic. The composite board also contains no harmful substances or toxins like those in pressure-treated wood. Wood composite pieces can be burned, disposed of as mixed waste, or recycled as energy waste.
The composite deck is also extremely durable and long-lasting. High-quality wood composite maintains its elegance and appearance year after year.
4. Safety first
CENT's composite boards are not slippery even when wet, as they have a friction surface mimicking authentic wood texture. Composite boards also do not leach chemicals.
Treated durable wood can be surprisingly slippery after rain, and unpleasant splinters may come off the wood.
More traditional grooved surface.
Maakalla, a new 3D patterned surface.
5. Composite board for a modern and refined look on the deck
With wood composite, you create a stylish and refined whole for your deck, especially suited to the modern look of new houses. Composite boards are available in several different colors, and patterns range from traditional grooved surfaces to authentic-feeling 3D wood imitations.
CENT's wood composite deck has no visible fastening points, as installation is easily done with hidden fasteners. This creates a very refined look for the deck.
Maintenance-free and durability are the best features of wood composite.
6. Wood composite price VS pressure-treated wood
When considering a composite deck, the higher price may cause hesitation, as wood composite boards are more expensive than traditional pressure-treated deck boards. It is good to note in the price that a composite deck does not require maintenance and has a significantly longer lifespan compared to a pressure-treated wood deck. Although the pressure-treated wood deck is cheaper, annual maintenance measures and their costs must be included.
See below our pricing example for CENT Outdoor wood composite deck board and pressure-treated wood deck board.
A very common deck size in row houses is 5x2m, which is 10m2. Let's calculate the prices with accessories for this amount:
Outdoor wood composite deck board 25x146mm:
8,99€/m x 10m2 + 10% waste = 73m = 656,27€
Side board 9,95€/m x 9m = 89,55€
Intermediate/hidden fastener 200pcs = 59,8€
Screws 250pcs = 11,27€
Total 816,89€
Pressure-treated wood deck board 28x145mm grooved A-class:
4,93€/m x 10m2 + 10% waste = 73m = 359,89€
Side board 4,93€/m x 9m = 44,37€
Screws 250pcs = 11,27€
Total 415,53€ + annual maintenance measures
Prices and Sources Netrauta.fi & Taloon.com 2.3.2022
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