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About the material What is Ezedeck? Is Ezedeck a hollow profile like PVC? Do extreme temperature changes effect Ezedeck? How does Ezedeck compare to other plastic timber products? Will the colour fade? Will insects, rot or fungus damage Ezedeck? How long will an Ezedeck last? Warranty What is the warranty? Working with Ezedeck What are the construction features of Ezedeck? Can I paint Ezedeck? What are the dimensions and specifications of Ezedeck system profiles? How does one work with Ezedeck? Care of Ezedeck What are the safety features of Ezedeck? Is Ezedeck slippery? Do saltwater, chlorinated pool water or mould affect Ezedeck? How does one clean Ezedeck? Environmental issues How does Ezedeck benefit the environment? About the material What is Ezedeck? Ezedeck is a thermoplastic composite material manufactured from virgin and recycled styrene. Ezedeck components can be utilised to provide almost any decking design in a beautiful rich cherry or antique elm colour. The Ezedeck material can be machined, sawn, planed and fixed with normal wood techniques. Is Ezedeck a hollow profile like PVC? Ezedeck profiles are all solid sections just like wood Do extreme temperature changes effect Ezedeck? The decking system will expand and contract with temperature change as will most materials. The product design and function allows this to occur. In the UK, you should allow 4 to 5mm where board ends abut for expansion to occur. How does Ezedeck compare to other plastic timber products? Ezedeck is unique, in that it looks and feels like professionally finished wood, offering an incredible wood grain appearance. Ezedeck has all the benefits of other plastic timber products, making it virtually maintenance free. With its engineered profiles and simple fixing system, Ezedeck provides the best buy on the market for new or replacement decks. Will the colour fade? The unique wood grain colouration is consistent throughout the product and will not fade to grey. UV inhibitors are added to the product during the manufacturing process to ensure that the beauty will last. Over time the glossy finish of Ezedeck will weather to a matte finish further enhancing the natural look of real wood. Will insects, rot or fungus damage Ezedeck? No. Ezedeck is totally resistant to rot, insect attack or fungal decay as it does not contain any organic matter and so does not provide a suitable environment for insects and micro-organisms. How long will an Ezedeck last? Provided the deck is installed correctly and not abused it will never rot and could last for generations Warranty What is the warranty? Ezedeck, the complete decking system comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty. The product (a) is rot, and water resistant (b) is free from damage by fungal decays, (c) will not splinter or crack when fixed correctly (e) is otherwise free from defects in material and workmanship. This product is a quality engineered thermoplastic composite extrusion and contains no wood content. Full warranty details are supplied with the product. Working with Ezedeck What are the construction features of Ezedeck? Ezedeck has high tensile and compression strength and can be manufactured to meet precise specifications. It requires no maintenance other than the occasional wipe-over or brushing. It can be made to look and feel exactly like any hardwood and could be produced in any colour including 'non-wood' colours. Ezedeck can be worked in exactly the same way as timber using identical tools and requires no painting or varnishing (although the surface will accept a range of paint finishes). It is resistant to the bleaching affects of chemicals such as chlorine, making it ideal for use around pools and tubs Can I paint Ezedeck? Ezedeck readily accepts acrylic water based paints and stains. However due to the incredible appearance and characteristics of the product, painting is not required. Do not use oil-based stains on Ezedeck due to the nature of the thermoplastic material. What are the dimensions and specifications of Ezedeck system profiles? The decking board 135 mm x 38 mm weighs 2 kg/metre and is available in 2.5 m, 3 m and 4 m lengths. The decking board is structurally designed to span joists that are 40 mm centres. The balustrading is designed as both a top and bottom rail, available in a boxed set and will make up to a maximum of 1.6 m railing section, the boxed set includes the top and bottom rail, 13 nr. Spindles/balusters (pre-grooved for easy assembly) and spacer bars to fit between spindles (balusters). Most building regulations require maximum 100 mm spaces between balusters. The Railing Post provides a 100 mm x 100 mm post and is designed to slide over a 50 mm external size galvanised steel pipe. End boards (150 mm x 12 mm) are used to finish (clad) around the outside of the deck and substructure. Feature Spindles are also available (ordered as an extra item) pre-grooved to slide into the balustrade sections. How does one work with Ezedeck? Ezedeck can be cut and drilled just like wood. Carbide blades (TCT) and rapid cuts are recommended in order to reduce friction, heat build up and melting. A mitre saw or handsaw makes beautiful clean cuts with all components of the decking system. Ezedeck is lighter (2.0 Kgs/m) in weight than wood and other plastic decking materials due to its profiled shape. The entire decking system, from T-clip to railing assembly is based on simplicity and function and is very "user friendly". There are seven components to the decking system, decking board, t-clips, handrail, baluster, railing posts, steel pipes, cladding. Care of Ezedeck What are the safety features of Ezedeck? Ezedeck eliminates the need for preservatives that contain hazardous chemicals such as arsenic. Is Ezedeck slippery? The decking board has very good traction wet and dry. The inherent qualities of Ezedeck reduce slippage commonly found on painted and stained wood decking across the UK. The surface has good grip for bare feet or shoes, wet or dry! Do saltwater, chlorinated pool water or mould affect Ezedeck? The Ezedeck material is virtually impervious to water, including salt water and chlorinated pool water. Mould is less likely to be a problem with Ezedeck because there are no natural wood fibres. It should be noted however, that mould will appear almost anywhere under continuous moist, and damp conditions. How does one clean Ezedeck? A simple spray with your garden hose or power wash will clean the surface of your Ezedeck decking. Ezedeck may scratch and dent like wood but will not discolour because the colour runs throughout the product. Environmental issues How does Ezedeck benefit the environment? Ezedeck reduces the harvesting of hard- and softwoods and the consequential environmental impacts particularly on tropical rainforests. It makes use of the vast amounts of styrene waste produced each day, taking it out of the bio-chain on a semi-permanent basis and produces little waste in manufacture - any waste can be recycled back into the manufacturing process at the compound production stage. The manufacture of Ezedeck has minimal environmental impact - it requires less power to produce finished profiles than a timber-mill would use to saw, sand and mill lumber into unformed timber lengths and has none of the waste production. Ezedeck requires no preservatives thus reducing the production of potentially hazardous chemicals and leeching into the surrounding ecosystem.