Composite Decking Vs Tigerwood Decks

Composite Decking Meets Its Match with Tigerwood

Composite decking rocked the world when it was first introduced a few years. Pushed as an eco-friendly product, people were sold plastic decking at a premium. Soon enough, the results and experiences of everyday homeowners came rolling in. Recalls and class action lawsuits started popping up as well as complaints and warranty requests due to de-lamination, peeling, discoloration, warping, molding,fungus spots, and other problems. Injuries were also reported from deck boards breaking.

Composite companies began defaulting on their warranties and closing their doors with some re-opening under a different name to avoid the lawsuits. Many consumers were left holding the bag since they couldn't afford to replace their existing decks. There are literally thousands of homeowners who won't even look at their deck because they're disgusted with it.

As time passed, the composite decking companies that remain have revised their products to address some of those issues but it has taken its toll. The product still has its advantages and disadvantages. The warranties many consumers have come to rely on have been re-worded to specify that labor would not be included so any replacements would be a materials only replacement and only after it was deemed defective for manufacturing reasons. Removal and replacement labor costs would not be covered. The warranties were only as solvent as the companies that wrote them. This has not faired well for some consumers. As a result, many people still complain about the quality and longevity of composite deck materials.

Enter Tigerwood.

Tigerwood decking is the epitome of the word "exotic." This tropical hardwood is commonly known as Brazilian Koa and Goncalo Alves. It features an amazing blend of brown and black streaks against light golden brown to reddish brown colors. Designers and high end consumers have recently discovered this beauty and have increased demand in their residential and commercial projects. The properties of this deck board are amazing. Naturally slip resistant and is safer than plastic decking. It is also so dense that it naturally repels wood boring insects. This means that no chemicals are needed. It also means that your family isn't exposed to toxic chemicals. You also won't find mold or fungus spots as is common in composite decking. The lifespan is well over 25 years naturally without preservatives, this is longer than people keep their homes. No worries about having to remove and replace boards every few years.

The Janka hardness scale shows this wood to be more than 4 times as strong as the California Redwood. The best part is the price. There is a substantial savings if you compare Tigerwood to composite decking. This is important because composite companies charge a premium just because they slap on an eco-friendly wood label to their product. Tigerwood decking gives you the look and feel of the tropical oasis without the expense. This wood is available in both FSC and non FSC material and comes from sustainably harvested and highly regulated forests.

Make no mistake about it; Tigerwood is as natural and as reliable as you can get. Why settle for less?

Learn more about Tigerwood decking and why it's superior to many composite decking options. Rosi Lehr is a flooring and decking expert.

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