Low Maintenance Materials - PVC & Composite
There are 2 main categories of low maintenance decking. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and Composite. The compelling reason to use a PVC or composite material over lumber is the low maintenance. PVC and composite decks do not require annual staining or painting. They are splinter free and typically less slippery to wood when wet. They do not rot, twist crack or warp.
Composites are blends of materials. They can be either HDPE (high density polyethylene or LDPE (low density polyethylene), and different manufacturers' recipes include a variety of cellulose type fillers (wood, rice hulls, carpet fiber, granulated rock). At least one brand uses polystyrene as the base material, and there have been attempts with fiberglass, and polystyrene too.
PVC is typically nicer to work with versus composite. PVC decking is lighter, screws easier, (no pre-drilling), and cuts easier. PVC is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer.
For a more in depth look at the pros and cons of PVC vs Composite
PVC and Composite decking are available in assorted solid and variegated colours. Most are available in 12', 16' & 20' lengths, as well as complimentary 12' long fascia boards. The various manufacturer's warranties range from 20 to 30 years for fade and stain, and most products have a limited life time structural type warranty.
All Season Decking
This Canadian company offeres two series of decking; advanced and economy giving way to more options to suit every budget. The same seven colours are available in all styles (series) of deck boards.
TimberTech AZEK PVC Decking
Decking, Porch & Specialty decking (ReliaBoard) by Azek. AZEK decking is engineered to last longer than any other composite decking, with a natural hardwood look.
ClubHouse PVC Decking
Cutting edge PVC deck board offering superior performance and a lifetime warranty to back it up. Available in 10 stunning colours. Inspired by the outdoors, ClubHouse decking combines the colours and textures of nature with technology. End result, style and beauty of real wood with none of the problems that come with it.
Endeck
Where beauty and strength com together. Stays cooler in hot weather, won't splinter and provides excellent traction when wet or dry.
Fiberon PVC Decking
Fiberon's Paramont PVC decking contains no organic content to promote mold growth, so it's perfect for docks, marinas, and other waterside locations; available in two colours (in Canada). 2020 brought forth the Promenade collection offering SIX new multi-chromatic colours.
ZURI Decking
Available in different colours, this PVC deck board is made to look and feel like real wood capturing the essence of wood grain.
VEKAdeck
VEKAdeck is a cellular processed PVC deck board designed to be one of the best performing boards available.
Wolf Serenity Decking
Wolf Serenity™ Decking with High-Density Cellular™ Technology is a low maintenance decking that provides the colour variation and texture of real wood. It is available in two collections, Seaside (solid colour) and Tropical Hardwoods (variegated colour).
Fiberon Composite Deck Boards
Four different composite decking choices; Symmetry, Horizon, Good Life and Sanctuary collections. The collections differ between four or three sided surface protection and various colour choices and finishes.
LumbeRock
Lumberock® Premium Decking is a non-porous, solid composite board that offers increased strength, decreased thermal expansion and total resistance to rot and insect infestation.
TimberTech Composite Decking
Premium composite decking that blends beauty with technology for the ultimate low-maintenance deck. It is extremely resistant to moisture damage, and its protective surface resists everyday stains and scratches. Available in many colours and styles.
Trex
Trex decking products provide a comprehensive range of easy, low-maintenance options. No sanding, no staining, no painting and cleans easily with soap and water. High performance, trusted strength, easy going colours and backed by a 25 year manufacture's Residential Fade & Stain Warranty.
TruNorth
Available in two different grades of composite material. TruEcono Enviroboard; available in ten colours with a hollow core and TruNorth Solid Core; available in six natural colours and four solid colours. Both come with a 25 year warranty for fade and stain resistance.
SilcaGrate Systems
StoneDeks System, allows you to build or refinish your deck with stone, porcelain, or any other pavers to become a beautiful, durable, and virtually maintenance-free deck of your dreams.
The Silca® System grates are an under stone decking support system. The StoneDeck® grates are 16" x 18" (2 sq. ft.) each and provide a versatile substructure (sub-floor) for a wide variety of decking materials such as random stone, brick pavers, slate, travertine pavers, marble, or granite. It can support stone up to 3" thick.
A large selection of lumber stocked includes: Softwoods (Western Red cedar & pressure treated), Exotic hardwoods and Thermally Modified woods. These products are available in various lengths and dimensions.
- IPE decking, IPE deck tiles, IPE siding, and IPE dimensional lumber
- Micro Pro-Sienna, Micro Pro-Sienna Premium 2x6 & 5/4x6 decking (rounded edges and no visible mill stamping), Western Red Cedar decking
- TanTimber thermally modified Ash decking (like Thermory), porch flooring, siding/cladding, strips and trim.
- TigerDeck tiger wood decking and Tiger wood deck tiles
- Kebony decking
- Garapa decking
- Kayu Batu decking
- Mahogany decking
- Cumaru decking
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