ABOUT COMPOSITE DECKING

Composite decking is typically made from a mixture of waste wood and recycled plastic, including recycled plastic grocery bags. The recycled material is highly durable, stable, and weatherproof and resembles natural wood in color and texture. However it does not have the full authentic character of natural wood.

Composite decking is available in a wide range of colors, imitating a variety of hardwoods. It has a pressed molded surface, giving the appearance of wood grain. Matching posts, steps, and railings are also available.

The following leading composite decking manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of composite decking, including online catalogs, colors and materials for composite decking, and care and maintenance of composite decking.

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LEADING USA COMPOSITE DECKING MANUFACTURERS

EverGrain: Composite Decking. EverGrain, based in Joplin, Missouri, is a leading manufacturer of composite decking. It is a subsidiary of the Tamko building products group. EverGrain Composite Decking, which is made from recycled material, is available in four colors: Cedar, Redwood, Weathered Wood, and Cape Cod Grey. Slip resistance exceeds ADA guidelines. The slip resistance is achieved through a true-to-life grain effect, which is produced by a compression molding process. In addition to residential applications, EverGrain composite decking is used at marine docks, golf clubs, and ski resorts.

Trex: Composite Decking. Trex Company, based in Winchester, Virginia and founded in 1996, is a leading manufacturer of composite wood decking. The decking is made by recycling waste wood, reclaimed pallet wrap, and plastic grocery bags. It claims to recycle about 50% of the recycled grocery bags available on the market. Trex Decking is available in five product ranges, all carefully designed to resemble natural wood in color and texture. Because Trex contains natural wood fiber, slight fading will occur with exposure to sunlight and moisture. Trex reaches its fully weathered color after 12 to 16 weeks.

CorrectDeck: Composite Decking. CorrectDeck Composite Decking is manufactured by Correct Building Products, which was founded in 1999 and is based in Biddeford, Maine. The composite decking is made from 60% recycled sawdust, and 40% polypropylene. The company uses more than 300 tons of sawdust a week, and ships its products worldwide. The CorrectDeck product range includes: Decking, Patio Railing Systems, Dimensional Composite Lumber, Docking, and Decking Accessories. The website contains sections on Care & Upkeep, and on Installation.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO COMPOSITE DECKING

Deck Industry Association

National Hardwood Lumber Association

North American Deck & Railing Association

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd which also publishes a directory of the world's best websites. It is financed only by Google advertisements; no payment is received from included websites.