Everyone who has bought flooring must know that the floor will be marked with the scope of application, outdoor or indoor, and those marked for indoor use must not be used outdoors. It may be damaged after exposure to the sun and rain. When it is laid outdoors In the case of flooring, WPC composite decking is generally chosen. Today, Xiaobian will study with you what is WPC composite decking and why it is frequently mentioned by people. Let us take a look at its advantages and disadvantages.

What is WPC composite decking?

Wood-plastic composite decking is a new type of environmentally friendly wood-plastic composite material product. Wood phenol produced during the production of medium and high-density fiberboards is added to recycled plastics to make wood-plastic composite materials through granulation equipment, and then extruded into production groups. Made into wood-plastic composite decking.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Wood-plastic composite decking

1. Advantages
   a. Waterproof and moisture-proof. It fundamentally solves the problem that wood products are easy to rot and expand and deform after absorbing water and damp in humid and watery environments, and can be used in environments where traditional wood products cannot be used.
   b. Anti-insect and termite-proof, effectively prevent insect harassment and prolong the service life.
   c, colorful, many colors to choose from. It not only has natural wood feeling and wood texture, but also can customize the required color according to your own personality.
   d. Strong plasticity, can realize personalized modeling very simply, and fully reflect individual style.
2. Disadvantages
   a. The moisture content in the plastic wood material is too high.
   b. There is shrinkage phenomenon.
   c, the amount of antioxidants is too low.
   d. Some plastic wood flooring products will fade.
   e. The surface of plastic wood flooring is too smooth and slippery when wet.
3. Matters needing attention in the installation of plastic wood flooring
4. Plastic wood flooring is a new type of building material that has only emerged in recent years. It is a novel building material that integrates environmental protection, energy saving, and resource recycling.
5. Before the installation of plastic wood flooring From the professional point of view of installing the floor, before starting the installation work, it is necessary to keep the plastic wood flooring in a dry, flat and clean state, so as to better ensure the smooth progress of subsequent installation work.
6. Prepare installation tools electric drill, ordinary carpentry tools, labor protection gloves, stainless steel screws, etc., among which electric drill is a necessary tool for installing plastic wood flooring. Plastic wood flooring is relatively brittle. When fixing the floor and keel, you must use an electric drill to drill holes, and then install screws to fix it to avoid damage to the plastic wood flooring.