| 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. |