Living rooms often use non-wood materials when treated with wood such as cedar. These products are often tied together under the label “Combination” and are now so popular that almost all home improvement centres sell enough items following the cedar culture of exterior architecture. Alignment of line posts, balusters and rails can also be found.
Here are 10 facts to keep in mind when buying planks for your deck
1. Not all composite decks are “joined”
Previous types of decorative materials included PVS and plastics (HDPE-high-density polyethylene), but are now considered outdated and not widely used. A real composite decor is a combination of natural wood products such as sawdust and plastic or vinyl frames. New variants include stylish bamboo tied together with a frame.
2. Not all building codes allow for integrated decoration
Your local regulations may not allow non-wood “logs” in desktop structures or may interfere with their use. For example, you can create a landscape, but it can also interfere with climbing stairs or sidewalks. Always check with your local building inspection office what building materials are allowed.
Compounds are gradually becoming more and more acceptable in ponds, but check them often. Also, be very careful with using compound logs for all types of series support. Other combined 2 x lumber types are currently available, but code authorities do not allow them to be used to carry loads.
3. Combined wood doesn’t end everything
The first things made of wood were wood to put on the donkey’s surface, but most manufacturers now offer a wide range of products including rails and metal brushes, ladder ladders and scrap pieces, post hats, lattice work, and fascia boards. Deck boards are available in 12 feet, 16 feet and 20 feet long.
As mentioned, check the requirements for local regulations before building a train or ladder with interlocking planks.
4. Combined wood can be expensive
High-quality decor can be two to three times more expensive than cedar planks. Products like Trx range from $3 to $7 per square foot. However, the difference between a more expensive and more economical combination is not a matter of quality, but a matter of style, color and texture. Always look for an inexpensive product and rely on it if it meets your design requirements.
5. High quality products look like wood
A better (and more expensive) combination will have a real texture that visibly looks like wood. Some even have different patterns and tones, so adjacent boards don’t allow for the same colours and patterns. This kind of attention to detail leads some builders to choose a composition that only good cedar or cedar is sufficient.
However, composite planks can catch dirt and swelling, and can be difficult to clean even with power washers. This compound is particularly affected by skin and ulgae staining in shady and humid areas.
6. When wet, the combination can be soft
Combined planks can be slippery when wet. Especially if the smooth surface has little or no texture. You may want to think twice about the combination of a pool floor or stairwell. Regional layout may not allow. Likewise, in icy areas, the mixture can be very slippery under your feet. In such cases, you need to choose a combination with a distinct texture.
7. Combinations can be connected with hidden combinations
Most people attach decorative boards that are firmly attached like wooden planks with screws or nails nailed to the joints of the base of the board and the floor. However, if you want a neat look, there are programs that use tongue-in-groove attachments or hidden metal clips. Concealed fasting programs can be expensive, but one way can add up to 30% of your concrete cost.
8. Please note the additions
Some do not consider various cut pieces and other additions that can significantly increase the cost of composite concrete. In addition to the hidden durability (if used), many integrated systems come with a variety of ski parts, post caps, shock and post balusters, and fascia boards that can add a lot of money.
