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¹Fiberglas™ reinforced High-Density Polyethylene
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.
| 5.7 MBUnlike 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 |
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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.
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