I last wrote about Composite Decking material at the beginning of March 2007 in my article 6 Advantages and 6 Disadvantages of Composite Decking.
Since then the author of the article that I linked to has written an update (March 27, 2007) and although there are some good things about composite decking material, and it is maturing as a product, it still has a long way to. The writer comes to the conclusion that the claims of composite material manufactures are erroneous. Those claims are:
- Composite Decking is Maintenance Free
- Composite Decking is Better Than Wood
- Composite Decking Last Forever
Some of these claims have been debunked in lawsuits and others are wrong in the opinion of the author.
You can read the full article at:
3 responses so far ↓
Lawrence // Feb 23, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Hi! Nice Blog–
Thanks for the kind words, and the link to the composite article. You wouldn’t believe the number of phone calls and emails that garners.
Be Well and keep up the great work. I’m digging into your blog now!
L
Kelly Williams // Aug 7, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Composite decking has come a long way since its inception in the early 1990s. However, composites have never been available with “factory coatings” to protect them from the environment; until now. The reason is composites are based on plastics that do not readily adhere to anything. There is a new technology called InFin Coating Technology that combines a pretreatment process with in-line coating of a urethane-based polymer that can be clear or pigmented to any desired color. This coating is chemically analogous to automotive topcoats. The color hold will be warranted, it doesn’t scratch easy at all, will 100% not develop mold, maintains a lower surface temperature, and is easy to clean. And, it can be stained or painted down the road which cannot be done today. I know I am not going to build a deck until this technology is available in the marketplace. And, it is still way cheaper than an all-vinyl deck board.
Bill Hutchison // Aug 7, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Thanks for the comment Kelly,
I reckon that as time goes on Composite Decking will be come a more viable option for decking and building materials. It’s good to see that composite material manufactures are making advancements to it.
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