Composite decking became main-stream in North America in the early 1990’s and is now a household name there today. There are many different raw materials that can be used to make up wood-plastic composite. The most common is recycled wood (pine or maple) and plastic resin (polyethylene or polypropylene). A reputable composite material should comply with building standards and all testing and reports should be carried out by a recognised organization. All composite decking should have UV inhibitor included as standard. (Make sure that lead has not been used in this process)    

BetterDeck has done extensive research over the years to source a composite product that can stand up to the volatile climate of Ireland and still hold its appearance year after year, with very little maintenance.  All we recommend is an annual cleaning of the deck- no sanding, staining or varnishing needed. The best advice that I can give to somebody looking to source a material for a deck project, is to do your own research on all materials you intend to use before you start your project. It’s very important to source the right material for exposure to the outdoor elements, as the lifespan of a lot of products will be greatly reduced in this situation. 

A. Mullen                              

www.betterdeck.ie

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