Evolution Deckboard Explained

It’s superiority over rival products is plain to see and feel. Other products can only imitate, but never replicate, its absolute quality.

It has become the number one choice of thousands of homeowners and businesses for a reason.

With excellent environmental credentials, outstanding safety ratings and an all but endless lifespan, Fitrite is fast replacing wood as the standard material for outdoor decking.

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How are Fitrite Evolution deckboards made?

Fitrite Evolution deckboards are manufactured using a complex process and blend of materials.

The construction of the deckboard is what we refer to as a twin extrusion, which

means that there are two parts to the process, but these are manufactured as one, giving us all the benefits that are associated with the different materials used.

The main body of the deckboard is made out of a high quality recycled PVCu which has been quality tested to meet our astringent criteria prior to being used in our product. This ensures that we only use the correct materials and ensure we have

control over the quality of our finished product, unlike some other brands on the market today.

The top layer of the deckboard (the skin) is made from a blend of recycled hardwood, and this is blended with a PVC polymer to give the material mix that we have developed, enabling us to produce this unique product.

Why are Fitrite Evolution deckboards hollow?

Over the years we have manufactured both hollow and solid boards.

During our continued research and development, we came to realise that a well-engineered hollow board using PVC materials can offer more advantages and an overall improved quality and better performance.

We have seen and heard all the arguments on comparing these against

each other, however most of these are based on a pure composite board. Fitrite Evolution deckboards are not composite boards and therefore offer alternative, unsurpassed levels of performance.

The design of the Fitrite Evolution deckboards has been proven to make them extremely resistant to impact damage and this has been independently confirmed by our accreditations to British Standards - Static Load Test (BS6399 Pt 1), Wear Resistance (BSEN660-2).

We are also accredited for Fire Resistance (BS476 Pt7) and Slip Resistance (BS7976-2).

Unlike some other brands, we offer our unique Fit Clip which is manufactured from Stainless Steel 316SS Grade. This offers a none visible fixing system that will not affect the overall strength of the product, making installation simpler, will not rust and looks aesthetically pleasing. A far better solution than screwing through the deckboards!

Controlled natural weathering What does this mean?

Our manufacturing process uses a variety of quality materials from known reliable and ethical sources.

The result is a WPC/PVC decking product which is more consistent, more

natural looking and higher quality than normal composites.

Fitrite Evolution deckboards contain natural wood fibres in its composition within the outer skin. Many types of hardwood have a natural evolving process, which can be effected by various conditions.

Due to this wood content, controlled natural colour evolvement will occur.

By developing a WPC & PVC mix in the correct ratios we are able to control this natural process. • 6-8 week evolution cycle • Controlled natural weathering • Stabilizes to its naturally enhanced colour

Does your deckboard change colour?

What is fading?

It’s the gradual process of something growing faint and disappearing.

What if we were to say we’ve eradicated that irritating property that puts the masses off?

Many types of deckboards have a natural weathering process, where various colour changes will occur, but in many cases, they fade.

The result is unsightly and inconsistent decking.

The Fading Process

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A common problem within the current alternative decking market, is that some deckboards possess big problems with fading!

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We introduce to you our EVOlution deckboard What our EVO deckboard undergoes, is a chemical reaction change, stimulated by Ultraviolet Rays.

It’s effectively a natural weathering process, a conclusion of the technology used during the manufacturing of the board itself. Over a 6 to 8 week period, subject to conditions and location, differences in temperature and light, the board’s lifecycle and natural weathering process is affected. The board essentially goes from light to dark and reverts back to light again, before eventually stopping. Hence the name EVOlution deckboard, which is

totally different to other decking products, which never stops fading!!

Our manufacturing process uses a variety of quality materials from known reliable sources.

The result is a Wood Plastic Composite and Polyvinyl Chloride amalgamation.

It forms a decking product which is generally more consistent, natural looking and higher quality than normal composites.

Fitrite’s EVO deckboard infrastructure, is made from recycled PVC, yet contains natural wood fibres in its composition within the outer skin.

In addition to this, our deckboard complies to various British Standards from Slip Resistant Testing to Fire Class 1, which is another strength within our deckboard.

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*For more info, read our technical data sheet

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Fitrite Evolution deckboard is the revolutionary alternative to wood, made from a blend of recycled hardwood and polymer equating in all the visuals and aesthetics like that of real wood but with all the benefits of an alternative deckboard. The right way is the Fitrite way!

COLOUR

Aptly named due to the ‘evolving’ process in which it sustains.

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All colours shown are for illustrational purposes only and can vary from the actual product.

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How do Fitrite Evolution deckboards compare to other types of deckboards?

Deckboard comparison chart Fitrite EVO Board

Material

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Aesthetically pleasing performance Stain and scratch resistant 20 Year Warranty Mould and algae resistant Distinctive wood grain pattern 95% recycled content High traffic wear resistance

No sanding, painting or staining Concealed fixing system Easy to cut, saw and screw

Fitrite Max recommended

Care and cleaning BS standard approval Static load tested Non slip certified Class 1 fire rated Environmentally friendly

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All colours shown are for illustrational purposes only and can vary from the actual product.