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A GLAS-POWERED™, wood-free Composite Decking that combines strength and durability, enabling you to spend less time worrying about maintenance, and a lifetime enjoying construction that stands up to the elements.

¹Fiberglas™ reinforced High-Density Polyethylene

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WEARDECK™ Product Brochure
WEARDECK™ Product Brochure

WEARDECK™ combines strength, durability, and comfort, enabling you to spend less time worrying about maintenance, and a lifetime enjoying construction that stands up to the elements.

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OC™ Lumber Installation Guide
OC™ Lumber Installation Guide

Installation Guide for Residential Deck Construction

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Performance Attributes

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    Glas-Powered™ Decking

    • GLAS-POWERED™ by Owens Corning Advantex® Fiberglas™
    • Wood-free composite decking
    • Rated for ground contact and underwater installation
    • Limited lifetime warranty — Residential applications
    • 25-year limited warranty — Commercial applications

    Structural: Up to 2.7x stronger

    • Spans 24 inches on center
    • High live load ratings
    • Applicable for structural applications

    More Durable: 4-10x less expansion and contraction

    • Rated for ground contact and underwater installation
    • Protects against water and the elements
    • Resists mold, mildew, pests, stains, and fading
    • Includes 25-year UV protection pack

    Safe and Comfortable: Designed to Reduce Heat Absorption

    • Heat-reflective technology
    • Splinter-free
    • Slip-resistant design

    Easy to Install and Maintain: Lower Total Cost Over the Years

    • Installs like wood
    • Easy to carry and move
    • Requires less understructure for faster, more affordable installation
    • Lower total cost over the years¹
    • Cleans easily with soap and water, or a pressure washer

    ¹Compared to wood and other decking boards.

    IT ALL ADDS UP TO MAKE THE WORLD OF A DIFFERENCE

    A sustainable future is the whole world’s responsibility. At Owens Corning, it’s our mission. Our products are designed with sustainable impact in mind, and our lumber is no exception.

    Owens Corning® Lumber helps you build structures that will last, reducing the amount of decking boards that will end up in the landfill. It all adds up to a world of difference.

    Technical Information

    DISCOVER THE GLAS-POWERED™ MATERIAL DIFFERENCE

    Unlike other traditional materials, WEARDECK™ is a GLAS-POWERED™ composite decking (Fiberglas™ reinforced High-Density Polyethylene) that delivers strength and durability from the inside out.

    Its enhanced wood-free design is reinforced with Owens Corning proprietary Advantex® Fiberglas™ technology. This powerful glass fiber ensures that WEARDECK™ holds up exceptionally well under high live loads — with durability that lasts a lifetime.


    ATTRIBUTES WEARDECK™ OTHER HDPE BOARDS OTHER COMPOSITE BOARDS PVC
    Fiber/Reinforcement Advantex® Fiberglas™ X Wood Fibers X
    Structural X X X
    Strength 2.7x Stronger X X X
    Span 24" o.c. 16" o.c. 16" o.c. 16" o.c.
    Thermal Expansion 1/32" 4–10x More Movement 6–8x More Movement 6x More Movement
    Underwater & Ground Installation X X
    Heat-Reflective Technology X X X
    Warranty Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime 25 Years Limited Lifetime

    The WEARDECK™ Composite Lumber performance data generated through ASTM testing method using 5/4 x 6″, 2 x 8″ and 2 x 10″ profiles. Other HDPE, composite, and PVC boards’ comparative data are the average performance based on public data from equivalent products. Thermal expansion performance data generated through ASTM D696 testing method using 5/4 x 6" profiles. Absolute performance data, design input, and span design table available upon request.

      Regional Availability

      WEARDECK™ Composite Decking is available in North America.

      See Product Data Sheet for colors, standard sizes, and packaging information.

      Applications

      • Buildings and Construction > Profiles
      • Composite Lumber

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