Wood is a highly demanded material due to its typically warm and comfortable appearance.
Nevertheless, for some purposes, especially outdoors, certain characteristics, such as durability and weather resistance, have to be considered. Especially for those who do not want to give up the natural look of a wooden floor, even outdoors, apart from focusing on specific, more resistant and more expensive types of wood, consider the acceptable alternative that composite wood represents today.
This material is used to produce boards and panels, whose advantage is that they do not discolour and are generally damage-proof. This means that composite wood is resistant to mould, insects and other micro-organisms and also resists UV radiation, preventing ageing processes.
It is also water-resistant due to its polymer composition and withstands impact, abrasion and weight loads.
Particularly appealing is its ability to withstand temperature fluctuations and heat (it does not overheat), which makes it suitable for outdoor use in different climates.
The longevity of this coating means that maintenance and replacement work is less frequent than, for instance, with wood. The durability of a high-quality WPC decking can be up to 25 to 30 years.
Principal advantages: resistance to temperature fluctuations from -40°C to +60°C, it is highly flame retardant. It is a non-slip material that will not chip or peel, will not deform and is highly resistant to abrasion. The material is easy to mount and does not require any special maintenance or coating. It is also water- and salt-tolerant, marine-tested, insect- and termite-resistant and resistant to mildew. WPC flooring is also eco-friendly, environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable.