Are you wondering if wood composite made from recycled materials would suit your terrace material? We have listed six reasons why wood composite is an excellent choice for terrace material.
1. Composite is carefree
A terrace made of composite boards is very low-maintenance, as it does not require annual upkeep like a terrace made of treated wood, for example. Maintenance of a composite terrace only requires cleaning. Visible dust and debris can be swept away with a regular street broom. If necessary, the terrace 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 decking board
2. CENT Composite boards are durable
If you want durability from your terrace, composite board is an excellent choice. A composite terrace 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 a composite terrace 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 terrace board's different sides, either antique gray or anthracite.
Särkkä terrace in anthracite color.
3. Wood composite is an ecological choice
Composite board is an ecological choice of material for your terrace. 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.
A composite terrace 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 that mimics authentic wood texture. Composite boards also do not release 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. A modern and refined look for the terrace with composite boards
With wood composite, you create a stylish and polished whole for your terrace, 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 terrace has no visible fastening points, as installation is easily done with hidden fasteners. This creates a very refined look for the terrace.
Maintenance-free and durability are the best features of wood composite.
6. Price of wood composite VS pressure-treated wood
When considering composite decking, the higher price may cause hesitation, as wood composite boards are more expensive than traditional pressure-treated decking boards. It is good to note in the price that composite decking requires no maintenance and has a significantly longer lifespan compared to pressure-treated decking. Although the price of pressure-treated decking is cheaper, annual maintenance measures and their costs must be included.
See below our pricing example for CENT Outdoor brown wood composite decking and pressure-treated wood decking.
A very common terrace size in row houses is 5x2m, which is 10m2. Let's calculate the prices with accessories for this amount:
Outdoor brown wood composite decking board 25x146mm:
8.99€/m x 10m2 + 10% waste = 73m = 656.27€
Side board 9.95€/m x 9m = 89.55€
Intermediate/hidden clip 200 pcs = 59.8€
Screws 250 pcs = 11.27€
Total 816.89€
Pressure-treated wood decking 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 250 pcs = 11.27€
Total 415.53€ + annual maintenance measures
Prices and Sources Netrauta.fi & Taloon.com 2.3.2022
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