|
Features |
CorrectDeck |
Typical
Composites |
CorrectDeck® Advantage |
|
Composition |
polypropylene & wood fiber |
polyethylene &
wood fiber |
Higher performance material - Stronger, Harder, higher temperature base resin |
|
Flexural modulus
(stiffness) |
850,000 psi |
175,000 psi |
Stiffer, less springy |
|
Heat distortion
temperature |
206° |
174° |
Less sag |
|
Coefficient of
expansion |
1.5 x 10-5 |
5.2 x 10-5 |
Less expansion & contraction |
Coefficient of
friction |
0.650 |
0.575 |
More slip resistant wet or dry |
|
Water absorption |
0.80% |
2.00% |
Better Moisture resistance |
Creep
(sagging between joists over 3-4 years) |
0% |
10-20% |
Deck does not look 'spiney' |
|
Board Profile |
solid |
may be hollow
to reduce weight |
Looks and installs more like wood |
Surface finish |
hot-rolled embossing |
brushed surface |
CorrectDeck's resin-rich surface looks & feels more like wood |
|
Installation |
Fastenator -
Hidden fastener
system |
|
CorrectDeck Channeled
features our revolutionary
Fastenator - Hidden
Fastener System
for easier, more
rapid installation.
|
Railing |
Matching railing |
|
CorrectDeck's RapidRail system eliminates the tedious scraping and painting required for conventional wood railings. |
