DECKING PRODUCTS
F THAT’ S CLEVER! Versatile, eco-friendly composite decking provides the look of real timber without the ongoing maintenance
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uturewood supplies a quality range of environmentally friendly, lowmaintenance timber-alternative building products, including composite timber screening, cladding and decking. Now with two distinctly different composite timber decking ranges to choose from, Futurewood has a product that’s bound to suit your outdoor needs. CleverDeck Original composite timber decking has been a best-seller because it looks like timber but is more ecologically sustainable and low-maintenance. Finished with a coarse, sanded texture that makes the product look and feel like a timber plank, it is supplied in long lengths with grooved edges that work seamlessly with Futurewood’s concealed fix clipping system. The long boards and easy-to-use clips add further value by greatly reducing installation time and saving on labour costs. Made from recycled plastic, rice husks and hardwood sawdust, CleverDeck Original composite timber decking has colour pigments running through each decking board, eliminating the need for oiling or painting. It won’t rot, splinter or cup, making it a great option, plus the concealed fixing provides a nice, clean finish with no nails or screws to catch any toes. With five standard colours to choose from, the 138mm-wide x 23mm-thick x 5400mmlong solid composite timber decking board can be easily matched to any decor. Futurewood CleverDeck Xtreme is a newly-released “capped” composite decking board. CleverDeck Xtreme is a co-extruded decking, meaning it has a hard outer shell made from virgin polymers that completely encapsulate a traditional composite timber core. The Xtreme cap is made from a blend of different polymers designed to make it super tough and much harder to scratch than traditional composite timber. It’s virtually waterproof, meaning it is very hard to stain and easy to clean. More than that, the cap’s virgin polymer blend allows the use of vibrant colour hues with subtle streaking, creating a totally new decking look. The latest in the CleverDeck Xtreme range is an extra-wide 185mm board for a
