Essentials / Technical Specifications
Span
AS1720.1
Domestic and residential activities up to 1.8kN = Max. 400mm span (centre to centre)
Non-residential activities up to 2.7kN (but including residential stairs and landings) = Max. 350mm span (centre to centre)
Ground Clearance
Minimum ground clearance (with adequate drainage): 100mm
Minimum ground clearance (without adequate drainage): 300mm
Burning Characteristics
AS ISO 9239.1-2003
Critical flux: <1.1kW/m2
Smoke Production: 250.9%/minute
AS 1530.3:1999
Ignition Time (mins.): NI
Flame propagation time (s): NA
Heat release integral (Kj/m2): NA
Weight
15.1kgs per 5.4m length / 2.80kg/m / 19.55kg/m2
Composition
45% Reclaimed timber
36% Recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
10% Virgin HDPE
9% UV stabilisers, coupling, colourants and anti-mould agents
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion
ASTM D696-08
22.6×10-6 mm/mm/oC
Slip Resistance
1. AS4586:2013 Oil-wet inclining platform method
Result: R10
2. AS4586-2013 Wet pendulum test method
Result: P4
Ekodeck Decking boards are supplied with a certified anti-slip rating as per AS4586:2013. Over time, dependent on traffic, environment and other external factors, the surface may wear. It is the responsibility of the owner to periodically test the boards to ensure anti-slip rating requirements are being met.
Luminance Reflectance Value
AS 1428.1-2009 Appendix B (also compliant with AS/NZS 1428.4.1-2009) Luminance Reflectance Value (LRV) Testing
| Stockman Brown | Jackaroo Red | Nightfall | Moonlight | ||
| In Dry: 19.10 | In Dry: 10.73 | In Dry: 14.45 | In Dry: 24.21 | ||
| In Wet: 18.35 | In Wet: 9.59 | In Wet: 11.95 | In Wet: 22.24 |
Mould Resistance
ISO 16869:2008 Plastic assessment of the effectiveness of fungistatic compounds in plastic formulations
0 (no growth)
Creep Recovery
Reach
EU Reach regulation N01907/2006 Article 33(1) Obligation to provide information of safe use.
PASS
Static Electricity
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.
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