ground into fine particles and mixed with a heated thermoplastic, such as polythene. The mixture can then be shaped using extrusion or injection moulding techniques into whatever shape is needed. The resulting material can also be fashioned into a variety of appearances, including moulding it to look like normal wood. When used as a decking material, WPC is a durable, safe alternative to traditional wood.
Eco credentials
Because WPC is manufactured from recycled materials it is a great option when it comes to being environmentally sustainable. Wood, while not the most environmentally damaging of materials, is not an infinite resource, and getting more use out of waste wood is far better for the environment than chopping down fresh trees. Hardwood trees – the source of a lot of wooden decking – can take over a 100 years to grow to maturity, so using recycled wood takes the strain off of forested areas that need time to recover. Additionally, non-biodegradable ther- moplastics can be saved from landfill by being included in WPC decking, and once the deck- ing is no longer needed, both materials can be recycled again. After discovering that Duratrac Decking met all
of their requirements, such as being safe for their four-month old child and easy to maintain, Steve and Nicola decided to purchase it for their property. Steve explains: “I can clean the decking using only warm water and soap, and it looks good as new. The appearance does-
n’t change throughout the seasons and leaves can be easily brushed off when they build up. “We are happy to let our son play on the deck-
ing surface. There are no nasty maintenance chemicals or splinters and the surface is easily cleaned. It’s the perfect play space.”
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The non-slip WPC decking should last for a minimum of 30 years, and it represented the perfect solution to Steve and Nicola’s specific set of requirements.
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