MACHICHE DECKING - COMPARE TO RED CEDAR DECKING
AND PRESSURE TREATED DECKING
Mataverde Premium 100% Pure FSC Machiche Decking lasts longer than red cedar decking and pressure treated decking materials. FSC Machiche decking is the winner on nearly every measurable rating. Compare the differences between Machiche decking versus red cedar decking and pressure treated decking materials below.
Comparison chart showing 100% Pure FSC Machiche decking compared to red cedar decking and pressure treated decking materials.
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PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS ↓
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FSC MACHICHE DECKING |
Red Cedar Decking |
Pressure Treated Decking |
| Real wood product |
Yes √ |
Yes √ |
Yes √ |
| Sustainably harvested material |
Yes √ |
Yes √ |
Yes √ |
| Low maintenance |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Warranty |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Insect resistance |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Rot resistance |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Cupping |
Low √ |
Med. |
High |
| Splitting |
Low √ |
Med. |
High |
| Warping |
Low √ |
Med. |
High |
| Checking |
Low √ |
High |
High |
| Splintering |
Low √ |
Medium |
High |
| Heat retention |
Low √ |
Low √ |
Low √ |
| Stability |
High √ |
Med. |
Med. |
| Strength |
High √ |
Med. |
Med. |
| Span capacity |
High √ |
Med. |
Med. |
| Density |
High √ |
Low |
Med. |
| Initial Decking cost |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Low √ |
| Life Cycle cost / SF / year |
Low √ |
High |
High |
As seen in the chart above, 100% Pure FSC Machiche decking wins hands down versus red cedar decking and pressure treated decking hands down on rot resistance, splinter resistance, density, span capacity, strength, decay resistance and more. To learn more about Mataverde FSC Machiche high density hardwood decking and other decking material choices, please click any of the links below.
