What Are the Reasons for the Widespread Popularity of WPC Decking?

Application of WPC decking

As the economy develops rapidly, its cost is slowly emerging. The slow depletion of natural resources and the emergence of environmental problems have made environmental protection issues highly valued by the state. Increasing environmental awareness, developing environmental protection industries, and breakthroughs in new energy sources have also emerged. One of them is the plastic-wood material, a new energy-saving and eco-friendly material that replaces the use of original wood.

Plastic-wood has been very popular in the market in recent years, and WPC decking is the most popular form. As a high-polymer composite material, plastic-wood has the appearance of wood while also having the characteristics of being waterproof, moisture-proof, anti-corrosion, anti-moth, anti-slippery, and recyclable, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly. It effectively protects forest resources, reduces construction waste, and has the same sawing, planing, nailing, and drilling characteristics as wood. Post-maintenance is not required, reducing post-maintenance costs. In summary, the rapid popularity of plastic-wood is an inevitable trend.

Performance of WPC decking

The high environmental performance of WPC decking, from production to installation, is pollution-free and harmless. It can be recycled and saves a lot of wood usage. The product does not contain benzene substances, and the formaldehyde content is 0.2, lower than the EO standard, and meets the highest European environmental standards. The service life of plastic-wood can generally be three to four times that of ordinary wood, greatly reducing maintenance costs.

The plasticity of WPC decking is extremely strong, and personalized styling can be achieved simply according to user needs, fully reflecting individual style. There are many colors to choose from, with a natural wood texture and grain.

In terms of construction, WPC decking is much simpler and more convenient than other materials with no complex construction technology, saving installation time and cost. Speaking of construction, WPC decking has good workability, can be nailed, planed, drilled, and sawed, and can also be painted on the surface. It also has the characteristics of no cracking, no expansion, and no deformation, without the need for a lot of time, effort, and cost for later repairs and maintenance, making it easy to clean.

The protective properties of WPC decking are also very significant. Its high fire resistance can effectively resist combustion, and the fire rating reaches B1 level. It self-extinguishes when exposed to fire, without producing any toxic gases. The water and moisture resistance of WPC decking solves the problem of wood products being prone to rot, expansion, and deformation in damp and water-rich environments, enabling them to be used in environments where traditional wood products cannot be applied. It also has the performance of insect and termite resistance, effectively preventing insect harassment and prolonging its service life.