quality wood starts exclusively with the patented cut of the Supreme Decking
floor boards. The unique curved top provides
a nice surface to walk on and at the same time allows water to drain
off.
| Description | Density | Weight | Elasticity | |
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The most popular choice of materials in the US, primarily because of cost. About 80% of pressure treated wood is Southern yellow pine. Pressure treated usually has a warranty against decay and insect infestation, in most cases for up to 40 years. |
14,400psi |
700 lbs. |
5.2
|
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This soft wood, Western Red Cedar, is more durable than most woods in common use. It is resistant to decay, but relatively soft and quick to weather. Preservative treatment/sealing is recommended. | 7,550psi | 590 lbs. | 7.7 |
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Redwood is available in several grades which vary considerably in appearance and quality. The color will vary from a light red to a dark reddish-brown. It's graded in Clear Heart, B-Grade, Construction Heart, or Construction Common. |
9,800psi
|
485 lbs. | 9.2 |
 |
Honduras mahogany
is a true mahogany. There are other species like "Philippine
Mahogany" that try to take the well-known name. True mahogany
has a woven look to the grain with a courser texture.
|
11,900psi | 775 lbs. | 11 |
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Composite materials are usually 90%+ recycled. They are made from Polypropylene or Polyethylene (plastic bags or milk jugs) and sawdust or fine wood particles. It takes about ten milk jugs and eight cups of saw dust to make one foot. These materials tend to turn a silvery gray over the first six months. |
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