Building a deck is a wonderful way to enjoy your outdoor space. Adding a deck to a home increases the value of the property and gives the owners a place to relax and entertain family and friends. If you are covering a water-thirsty grass lawn with a deck, you are already a step ahead in the green game. However, to keep up that eco-momentum, make sure to choose an environmentally friendly material when building your new deck.

According to energy-efficient experts Direct Energy, “Building with sustainable materials helps the earth because you’re not wasting resources. It also helps your budget because you can reduce long-term maintenance costs. By working with sustainable materials when building, you’re lowering the chance that your family and the earth are exposed to toxic products.”

Environmental Considerations for Decking

• Manufactured Cleanly. Choose a material made without the use of any toxic chemicals and that doesn't create any toxic by-products.

• Sustainable Future. Make sure the material is harvested responsibly and is not a finite resource.

• Green Maintenance. Check that you can maintain the material without the use of toxic chemicals.

• Longevity. Pick a material that will last as long as possible. Longevity is a key part of being green. The longer a product lasts, the less impact it has on the environment, no matter how much material or chemical was used in its initial manufacture.

• Recyclable. Choose a material that can be easily recycled and/or is made from recycled or reclaimed products.

Wood Plastic Composite Decking Fully Meets These Requirements

• Eco-friendly & Toxin-free

Wood-plastic composites are hybrid materials which are made by blending natural wood products such as bamboo, pulp, bark etc. with thermoplastics or polymers. These products can be easily drilled and planed and are created by using biodegradable, recycled, renewable plastic materials. 

For example, the main material of HOSUNG Wood Plastic Composite Decking is natural wood powder (about 60%), by adding high density polyethylene plastic (about 30%) and necessary chemical additives. It’s extruded out from special moldings under high temperature and pressure, which is 100% recycled, eco-friendly, saving forest and petroleum resources, and do not contain the toxic chemicals often found in pressure-treated lumber, and are manufactured in a process that produces zero water waste.

Production of WPC materials encourages the reuse of wood waste which is otherwise sent to landfills. The use of wood plastic composites prevents the deforestation, saves earth resources. Additionally, the manufacturing process of wood plastic composites does not involve any chemical which can be harmful or toxic to the environment.

• Durability & Longevity

WPC decking have superb weather resistance, water and moisture resistance, anti-fading, weather and insect resistance, a long service life and the lowest possible maintenance requirements. The characteristics completely solve the problem that wooden materials easily decay, expand and deform. Therefore it can be used in many environment where traditional wooden materials can not be applied.  

WPC decking materials aren’t just a beautiful alternative to natural wood; they provide a durable and low-maintenance option for the discerning and environmentally-conscious home-owner. With no need to apply regular coats of sealing materials, and no need to infuse the boards with chemicals to resist rot and decay, WPC decking boards perform well above par compared to some other options. It is that strength that is the key to one of the truest measures of sustainability: durability. Every extra year of use forestalls that next environmental footprint, and maximizes the benefits of WPC decking.

With its superior performance, high-traffic technology and a natural-looking wood grain finish characteristics, HOSUNG WPC products are welcomed by the majority of customers. The main advantages of HOSUNG WPC decking are as following: high strength and hardness, anti-inset, anti-corrosion and no cracking. After the installation of the floor for a long time it still keeps the stable color and no need the later maintenance.

• Green & Low Maintenance

Wood Plastic Composite decking materials have become a very popular choice in recent years due to their ability to emulate the look of wood without the ongoing maintenance issues: they resist stains, cracks and warping, never needs sanding, staining, or painting, and insects are definitely not interested . so all you’ll need to worry about is washing down your deck with water occasionally to remove any debris that’s built up from falling leaves, moss or other organic material.

Hosung (Shanghai) WPC Co., Ltd. combines the best of wood and plastic using state of the art technology to create WPC products that are 100% recycled, water-proof, anti-corrosive, anti-slip, no paint, easy installation, economical & low maintenance, long life span, highly durable etc. With HOSUNG WPC products, you can relax and enjoy your time outdoors, not worry about maintaining your decking.

• Sustainable Future

Wood-plastic composites combine qualities uniquely suited to accommodating both consumer and producer preferences in the current market. They are a sustainable solution that makes use of organic material with virgin, recycled or renewable plastics. They can be customized at low cost and without the need for investment in new production equipment. The result is a cost-competitive product that offers a lighter environmental footprint, unique aesthetic appeal and superior performance.

Groups like the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which maintains the LEED program that helps designers select sustainable materials, include lists and points systems that direct architects and builders in the right direction. Specifying composite decking helps designers meet the points-based criteria of many green certification programs. When considering recycled content, durability attributes, transportation impact, jobsite waste, and the environmental benefits of low-maintenance products, Wood Plastic Composite products fit the green material profile.

When making the decision about which deck system provides a green choice to meet the demands of today’s environmentally-savvy and planet-conscious consumer, WPC deck boards fit the bill, provide a green solution and so much more.