CUMARU DECKING - COMPARE TO SYNTHETIC PLASTIC
AND COMPOSITE DECKING
Mataverde Premium Cumaru Decking outperforms synthetic plastic decking and composite decking materials, naturally and beautifully on every measurable rating. Check out the comparison between Cumaru decking, plastic decking and composite decking materials below. Cumaru decking, sometimes referred to as "Brazilian Teak", has beautiful exotic tropical graining and lots of character.
Comparison chart showing Cumaru decking compared to plastic and composite decking
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS ↓
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CUMARU DECKING
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Plastic Decking
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Composite decking
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| Real wood product |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Synthetic materials |
No √ |
Yes |
Yes |
| Expansion/Contraction |
Low √ |
High |
High |
| Heat retention |
Low √ |
High |
High |
| Stability |
High √ |
Low |
Low |
| Scratch resistance |
High √ |
Low |
Low |
| Can remove scratches easily |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Strength |
High √ |
Low |
Low |
| Span capacity |
High √ |
Low |
Low |
| Initial Decking cost |
Moderate √ |
High |
High |
| Usable life expectancy |
30+ years √ |
10-20 years?* |
10-15 years?** |
| Life Cycle cost |
Low √ |
Medium |
High |
* Plastic decking has been on the market for a short time period. It is not yet known how long this material will last.
** Composite decking materials have been in use for less than twenty years. Most initial brands have had significant product failures. It is not yet known how later brands will perform. Click here for more information.
As shown above, Cumaru decking beats plastic decking and composite decking on strength, span capacity, scratch resistance, expansion and contraction,heat retention and more. To learn more about Cumaru decking and other decking material choices, please click any of the links below.
