Unlike wood, decodeck ® has an excellent resistance to water, chemicals
and insects. decodeck ® requires no special maintenance, there is
no need to paint, oil or treat the surface. Furthermore, decodeck ® has
the benefit not to splinter, crack or decay.
Because of its superior properties, decodeck ® can now be produced
in a range of different shapes and colours.
• Does decodeck® contain
any harmful elements ?
In the production process of the decodeck ® product, no harmful
or environmental damaging components are used. decodeck ® is an environmental
friendly product !
• Are
decodeck® boards slippery ?
Because of their structured surface, decodeck ® boards are not slippery,
neither in wet nor in dry conditions.
• What equipment should be
used to install the decodeck ® boards ?
The installation of decodeck® does not require any special tools.
The product can be processed with standard wood processing tools for
drilling, sawing, brushing or planing operations.
• Can decodeck® be
used as a joist or beam ?
No ! decodeck® should not be used as a supporting structure. Special
joists/beams are currently under development in the decodeck® material
and will be available in the short future.
• Can decodeck® be installed
directly on a flat supporting surface ?
We strongly advise against this. In order to provide a minimum of air-circulation
underneath the decking, it is advised to install decodeck® boards
on support beams or joists.
• Should the decodeck® boards
be predrilled before fixing them with screws ?
When using traditional screws to fix the decking, it is advised to
predrill the boards to allow the screws to sink a maximum in the decking
board. To realise a fast, simple and correct installation of the decking,
we advise the use of our invisible decodeck ® clip system.
• Can the decodeck® boards be
cleaned with a pressure washer ?
Yes. To prevent damage of the surface, a maximum pressure of 80 bar
is advised. It is important to follow the score direction when cleaning
the surface. Always use a wide beam of water, a dirt ‘blaster’ nozzle
could damage the deck ! If required, a mild cleaning agent can be used.
• How can scratches and notches be
removed from the decodeck® boards ?
Scratches and notches can be removed, by using some fine sandpaper
on the affected area. Always apply the sandpaper in the direction of
the scores. After sanding, there may occur a slight colour difference
between the affected area and the rest of the decking board, this however
will weather out after a while.
• What is the influence of salt
and chlorinated water on decodeck® ?
decodeck ® is resistant to salt water and as a consequence,
is suitable for applications where the product has regular contact with
salt or sweet water (e.g. pontoons, docks, jetties, …). decodeck ® is
also resistant to chlorinated water, which makes it the ideal decking
product around swimming pools.
• Can decodeck® be painted or
oiled ?
Allthough decodeck ® does not require any surface
treatment, it may be painted in order to obtain a different colour. Before
eventual painting, it is advised to give the surface sufficient time
to completely weather out (approx. 12 weeks of outdoor exposure).