“One of the things I most liked about ECO-DECKING was overcoming my intial reservations, the builder found ECO-DECKING much easier to use and therefore much faster to install. It was actually less expensive than hardwood when width of the board and cost of laying was taken into consideration. I would recommend ECO-DECKING to other people because of the time and cost saving and having sourced a good product. I would like to share the advantages with my friends”.
A. Leonard, Warkworth
Below is a explanation of how to compare the price between hardwood timber and ECO-DECKING. The prices quoted are RRP for both products. Please note there are comparisons for decks 25m2, 50m2 and 100m2 deck sizes
Waste savings:
Timber has a minimum waste factor of 15% vs ECO-DECKING’s 3-5%. Waste is made up from:
• Cut waste for timber in 300mm incriments vs 400 joist centres
• Truck damage during tipping
• Colour variation
• Short lengths
• Warped timber
• Strapping damage
• Guage or width variation
• Knots or sap damage
• Split lengths
Waste disposal savings:
These savings add up to less waste disposal cost in real time & money, they are actual quantifiable dollar savings!
Installation savings:
These add up to ECO-DECKING being installed between 4 – 8 times faster than timber:
• 60% wider ECO-DECKING board = 60% less labour
• 60% wider ECO-DECKING board = 60% less butt joins
• 60% wider ECO-DECKING board = 75% less fasteners to be installed
• No marking holes for pre-drilling, No pre-drilling
• No nailing, No punching
Installation:
• Perfect for over membrane decks = Council compliant
• 60% wider board = 60% faster, less boards to handle/lay
• Concealed clip system = No pre-marking out, no drilling, nailing or punching
Maintenance:
• Low maintenance = Free weekends!
• Less Hassle = Less money
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Further real benefits of ECO-DECKING over timber:
Aesthetic:
• Very colour fast = Retains the value of your home
• Long board lengths = Less butt joins = Good looking
• No leeching = No stains on clothing or feet
• Concealed clip system = Clean aesthetic
Product:
• Proven history = Over 30 million lm of this composition sold worldwide
• Safe = Non slip, no splinters or chemicals treatments
• Perfect 4.8m lengths = Fast to lay, less product waste
Environment:
• Eco-friendly = No leeching of treatment chemicals
• Recycled and recyclable = Your best sustainable decking option