FSC MACHICHE DECKING - COMPARE TO SYNTHETIC
PLASTIC DECKING AND COMPOSITE DECKING
Mataverde 100% Pure FSC Machiche Decking outperforms synthetic composite decking and plastic decking materials, naturally and beautifully on every measurable characteristic. Compare 100% Pure FSC Machiche hardwood decking to synthetic decking materials such as plastic decking and composite decking materials below.
Comparison chart showing FSC Machiche hardwood decking versus plastic and composite decking materials:
| PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS ↓ |
FSC MACHICHE DECKING |
Plastic Decking |
Composite decking |
| 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 |
25+ years √ |
10-20 years?* |
10-15 years?** |
| Life Cycle cost |
Low √ |
Medium |
High |
* Plastic decking has only been available for a short length of time. 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 materials had significant product failures. It is not yet known how long newer materials will last. Click here for more information about composite decking failures.
As you have seen on the chart, FSC Machiche high density hardwood decking clearly outperforms synthetic plastic decking and composite decking on every comparison including span capacity, strength, expansion and contraction, scratch resistance, heat retention and more. To learn more about 100% Pure FSC Machiche high density hardwood decking and other decking material choices, please click on any of the links below.
For a side-by-side comparison of FSC Machiche decking compared to synthetic plastic and composite decking, please check out the picture on the right.
