Homeowners who want to add an exterior deck to their home but worry about maintenance can now take advantage of a long-term maintenance free solution.
New TimberTechª engineered composite deck planking by Crane Plastics Company captures the beauty of wood, but won't warp, rot, decay, change shape, split or splinter no matter how severe the local weather. Made of sawdust and plastic, the new composite material has a built-in resistance to moisture that also helps to keep it insect-free. This makes it ideal for use with hot tubs, spas and swimming pools or around marinas where dock and walkway maintenance can be a recurring headache.
Each six-inch wide, brushed, grooved section weathers to a beautiful driftwood finish, or can be stained or painted, using quality oil-based latex paints or bold color stains for best results.
The new planking features tongue-and-groove construction, with concealed drainage holes that help keep the deck clear of pooling water. The tongue-and-groove feature also provides easy installation and leaves no exposed fasteners. The engineers who designed this planking were striving for the family friendly utility of interior flooring.
New composite planking is installed much like regular decking material. Carpenters working with it say that it is as simple as working with milled wood, if not easier. Standard tools do the cutting and fastening.
TimberTech is made of a wood-plastic composite, which bonds at the molecular level for superior strength-to-weight efficiency and stiffness.
Retailing at prices between $5 and $5.50 a square foot, it is warrantied for ten years against material defects.
The TimberTech decking system is available from many better quality lumberyards and material supply outlets. For your nearest supplier, or more information, write Proprietary Products Customer Service, Crane Plastics, Inc., P.O. Box 1047, Columbus, OH 43216-1047, call 800-307-7780 or fax 800-272-6318.(NAPSI)
