Essentials / FAQs

No, Edge Boards are not available for our Essentials range. To make your own Edge Board cut both the decking board and fascia board as shown below to create a shadowline finish.

Our Essentials decking has many of the same great characteristics as the Designer Series – they both have our tried and tested Durashell™ coating, but the Essentials features our new hollow–core boards, so they have a 400mm residential span, and are considerably lighter.
Ekodeck Essentials is available in 4 great colours, which feature a straight, variable timber grain finish.

Being a composite product, Ekodeck Essentials is made up of recycled plastics, and will get marginally hotter than traditional timber. Darker colours absorb more heat – so please take care on hot days. If you wouldn’t go barefoot on a timber on a hot day, please avoid doing so on your Ekodeck Essentials deck.

No, during the manufacturing process the Durashell™ coating is fused to the core in the co-extrusion stage of production. This ensures that the Durashell™ coating cannot delaminate, and that your Essentials deck will live on and on.

Like all our products, Ekodeck Essentials boards are UV stabilised, meaning that you can be sure that your new deck won’t fade to grey like timber when exposed to the elements.

No, due to the HDPE component of Ekodeck Essentials, painting, staining or sealing is not recommended.

Our specifically designed concealed fixing system, Quickfix, makes it easier and quicker than ever to install your deck.

Yes, we have Quickfix kits to suit both timber and steel joists.

Our Essentials range of Ekodeck is UV stabilised and has anti-mould agents included in the mix, making it a longer-lasting alternative to traditional timber decking.

There won’t be any more faded grey and weathered timber decking with Essentials, and you don’t have to worry about your new Essentials deck rotting or decaying, and there will be no more time and money spent constantly oiling or sealing like with traditional timber.

You don’t need any specialised tools for installing an Ekodeck Essentials deck. Standard wood-working tools, such as a drill driver, a drop saw and/or a circular saw with hardwood blades, can be used for installation.

No, Ekodeck Essentials is not classified as a structural product and therefore cannot be used as a subframe or for joists.

All co-extruded composite decking, including Ekodeck Essentials can, under certain conditions, exhibit build-up of static electricity.

The biggest contributing factors of static electricity build-up are low humidity and dry environmental conditions, the type of subframe materials used in construction and the presence of earthing and/or metal balustrading. Whilst installations where static is noticeable are rare, Ekodeck is not in control of these factors and does not warrant against static build-up.

This phenomenon may be reduced by using an anti-static spray (such as ACL Staticide). These products are water based and may require additional applications after rain or other weather conditions. Anti-static mats or insulating touch points such as balustrades or door handles with a sealer may provide a more permanent solution. A clear coat can be applied to insulate touch points – for best results use a UV resistant, outdoor-grade coating. Multiple applications may be required to create an effective insulating barrier.

Generally, the static build-up in the boards tends to reduce over time as the boards wear in.

Ekodeck does not warrant against static build-up in Essentials boards due to influencing factors beyond our control.

You can request samples via our website here.