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Friday, May 20, 2011

Liquid wood - Composite Decking

If you need to cover on the terrace around the pool, arrange tracks in the garden or a bridge across the creek, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with details of new modern materials - composite terrace board.

Composite Decking is a cover, made from a mixture of wood flour, plastic (polypropylene) by extrusion, which can be used for both exterior and interior decorating. Shredded wood occupies a large part in the composite (typically 60-80%, depending on the manufacturer). The additives may be used: polyethylene, pigments, UV stabilizers and other components.
There are other names for this material: liquid wood, WPC (wood polymer composite), WPC (wood-polymer-composite).
Scope of the composite board is wide enough. This - terraces, pergolas, stairs, walkways, playgrounds, patios, piers, porches, swimming pools, operated by a roof, etc.
The most widely used we have wooden coverings (terraces, recreation area by the pool) and wood, tile or stone - for garden paths and stairs. Many believe that the use of plastic is not as environmentally friendly as the use of clean wood or stone. But let's remember how many kinds of polymers is around us everywhere, from toothbrushes and utensils to appliances and other items that we use daily.The advantages of composite terrace board to wood

    
Resistance to water (including - marine) and UV radiation;
    
resistance to biological attack (fungus, bacteria, insects, rodents);
    
resistance to mechanical stress;
    
resistance to various detergents;
    
Not being the strain;
    
ability to withstand temperature changes from -60 to +80 ° C (the most expensive and high-quality models);
    
durability (service life of more than 10 years, and some manufacturers claim on the term of operation for 50 years);
    
no need for extra protection (coating, painting).
The advantages of composite boards in front of a stone terrace

    
Simplicity and ease of assembly and disassembly;
    
the presence of additional elements (joists or support beams, curbs, clips, etc.);
    
non-slip surface of the board, which is especially important in the case of registration of tracks in the garden or at the cottage. Composite Decking is pleasant to the touch, and it is convenient to go barefoot.
The dimensions of composite boards may vary depending on the manufacturer and brand. Usually the standard size is as follows: 3, 4, 5 or 6 feet - length, 137-160 mm - width and 22-35 mm - the thickness of the board. Many manufacturers can produce goods of non-standard sizes on request.
In the domestic market for construction and finishing materials available today terraced composite board is mainly made in Germany, Finland, Belgium, Canada, Russia and China. The price is an average of 1500 rubles. to 3400 rubles. per sq. m.Features mounting composite terrace board
The design of composite boards - profile hollow inside. Face can serve both parties, they usually have the same color but different corrugation.
Composite terrace boards can be sawn and drilled the same way as the ordinary wooden board.
Stacking boards produced on the beam. You can buy a composite beam with the board, or use for these purposes w
ood beams (joists). Composite support beams used in the presence of a smooth and solid foundation that has good water discharges (eg, concrete).
Manufacturers recommend the installation does not exceed a distance of 40 cm from center to center of adjacent beams.
Fastened composite decking board to the support beams as follows:
The outer edge of the first board is fixed with screws to screw the angle of 45 degrees;On the inner side of the board set a special clamp (sold together with the board) under the edge of each clip is introduced next board;
The outer edge of the latest composite boards fastened with screws.
Different manufacturers of fasteners (clips) may differ slightly its construction. In any case, the material is enclosed and instructions for its installation.
As additional elements are used as side overhead straps that hold the screws well. Straps do more decorative function, they give the cover a complete form.Caring for composite terrace board is quite simple
To remove normal dirt, use a brush, hot water and soap. Ice if necessary to melt calcium chloride, and then rinse the surface with water.

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