Composite Sandwich Wakesurf Board Construction - In a Word, Superior

A composite sandwich is merely the joining of several different materials to form a structure. In a very real sense a typical surfboard is a sandwich comprised of foam and fiberglass, held together by polyester resin. One of the biggest problems with this type of construction is that it is not very durable. If you have ever owned a surf style wakesurf board manufactured this way you know that it gets heel dents almost after the first ride. Now, a true composite sandwich with multiple density foam would be comprised of a low density EPS foam core, a layer of lightweight fiberglass, a layer of high density foam and then a final layer of heavier weight fiberglass all laminated with epoxy resin.

The higher density foam skin does a few things, it prevents most heel dents and dings. This foam is in the area of 5 pound density, which is considered structural, whereas most surf style wakesurf boards use a 2 to 3 pound density foam which tends to dent under pressure, such as when they are ridden. Also, as discussed below, it separates the fiberglass layers.

This composite sandwich also has more layers of fiberglass, which is what makes any surfboard strong. The most common lamination schedule is one layer of fiberglass on the bottom and two on the top. The composite sandwich will have, as a minimum, 2 layers top and bottom. This extra fiberglass gives the composite sandwich superior strength.

Without belaboring the math involved, the stiffness of any composite beam is determined by the distance between the facings. That is to say, in referring to a wakesurf board, the thicker said board is, the stiffer it will be. Also, the stiffness increase is exponential. Increasing by a factor of 1 increases stiffness by a factor of 4. In our wakesurf board the core of the board acts like the web of an I-beam and the fiberglass skin acts as the facings. The composite sandwich improves on this, by placing a high density foam skin between the two layers of fiberglass on the deck. On a normal surfstyle wakesurf board there is no distance between the two layers, and so by increasing the distance the stiffness is increased drastically, as well as improving strength and dent resistance.

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Outdoor Decking Board Prices

When it comes to outdoor decks, cheaper is not always better. Finding the best price for the materials that go into building a deck is not always easy. The reason for this lies in the fact that there are so many different materials to choose from. Decking boards prices directly reflect the material that they are made from. Some boards are constructed of composite materials, while others contain elements of wood, vinyl, metal and plastic. However, the natural woods may still fare best in the end.

Companies that produce decking made of composite materials often advertise maintenance-free decks for reasonable price. For many consumers who have installed composite decks, they have found them to be anything but maintenance-free. Recent problems with fading, weakening and even breaking have become abundant. Therefore, a reasonable price is not always the best option.

Decking prices are often difficult to understand. Many of the boards are priced by size, shape and cut. For example, if a decking board is cut with the groove or slot that fits into another board with a tab, they are each differently priced. The same is true for the material itself. Untreated wood is undoubtedly cheaper than wood that has been treated. When considering the price of a decking board itself, the accessories required must be included as well. Accessories such as brackets, screws, nails, brackets etc. the more hardware is needed to construct a deck, the more expensive it will be.

The typical price for a composite board is arrived at by length. The average price of a composite decking board is typically between $1.60 to $4.00 per foot. Hardwood decking boards can be found as high as $5.00 per foot. However, the prices tend to reflect the type of wood or material that is being sold. For those who are not comfortable installing their own decks, contractors will charge a handsome fee for labor.

Outdoor decks have become popular adjuncts to many homes both new and old. A well constructed deck can cost thousands, but with some research, consumers can find good decking boards prices for good quality construction. With so many materials to choose from, serious consideration must be given to what decking boards should be made of.

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