What are capped composite decking boards?

Composite decking suppliers are currently making a lot of capped composite decking boards. Not only do they look like wood, but they are also made of wood. But they also last a long time and don’t need much maintenance. Capped composite decking is made of regular composite wood and a tough polymer shell that protects it. Capped composite decking won’t chip, crack, or rot like wood decking that has been treated with chemicals.

Pests can’t get into capped composite decking, and it doesn’t need to be sanded, stained, or refinished. For daily use, you only need to wash it with soap once in a while to make it look as good as new. Composite decking is also very resistant to getting stained and losing its color. So that you can keep its beautiful look with little work.

Capped composite decking boards have the following traits

Since the early days of uncovered composite decking, covered composite decking has come a long way. We have given the composite a polymer shell to protect it today. This PVC casing gives you more protection because it is more resistant to water and mildew. Also, this capping has UV inhibitors that help make it even stronger and more durable.

We don’t mean something that is added after the composite decking is made when we say “capping.” Instead, the cap is attached to the core of the composite deck while it is being made.

How are composite decks with caps made?

Co-extrusion is a process that must be used to make capped composite decking. Co-extrusion makes a strong, flexible composite deck that looks good for a long time. In the making of composite decking with a cap. A strong, dense core is made by mixing wood and polyethylene polymer in a careful way. The wood-plastic core is then sealed with a single, stable polymer cap. The core is then co-extruded with a non-organic surface product to make an excellent performance-capped composite deck.

This composite product has a unique mix of high-quality, non-reactive color pigments, antioxidants, and substances that stop mildew from growing. With all of these qualities, add-on composite decking is very resistant to sunlight, stains, mold, and bacteria. It also makes sure that the decking compound will last for a long time and look great. When colored pigments are added at specific times during the manufacturing process, streaks of different colors are created. Because of this, we have composite decking in a lot of different colors. Like redwood composite decking, blue composite decking, teak composite decking, etc.

Capped composite decking has a lot of benefits

Friendly to the environment and long-lasting

Capped composite decking is also known for being good for the environment and lasting for a long time. It also has a high percentage of recycled content. Composite decking is made from things that have already been used. Lumber mill waste can be used to make wood fibers. And plastics can be made from the plastic trash that people make every day. Using these recycled materials stops more trees from being cut down. And at the same time keeps too much plastic waste from making the environment dirty.

Versatility

In addition to being stronger and working better, four-sided capping gives you more options. This outdoor deck can be used on both sides, which is better than boards that can only be used on one side. For example, it cuts sheets less and wastes less material. It can also have different textures embossed on both sides of the deck, giving designers more ways to use it and making it look better.

The top and bottom of capped composite decking are also polished, which makes them perfect for use as a second deck. Also, the edges are grooved so that fasteners can be hidden. Hidden fasteners give your deck a smooth, fastener-free surface. And making your outdoor deck look better from an aesthetic point of view.

Talk to us!

COOWIN has a variety of capped composite models to fit different budgets and tastes. We can sell composite decking in solid colors with a wood grain pattern. Like red composite decking, brown composite decking, and grey composite decking. As well as more expensive decks with many colors and patterns. We can also give you free samples to make you feel even better. This will help you understand our products better.