Evergrain Decking
Evergrain decking is a decking product made by TAMKO from a composition of wood and plastic fiber using an exclusive compression molding process. This gives Evergrain decks the deep lasting grain that resembles real wood, while offering all the benefits of a composite decking product.
This low-maintenance decking product comes in a range of attractive colors and does not require painting or staining, and has the authentic appearance of natural wood, and looks great all year round. It also carries a 25-year warranty against rotting, splintering, splitting and termite damage.
Evergrain Decking Colors
Obtainable in five colors, known as the Classic collection: Redwood, Cedar, Weathered Wood, Cape Cod Grey and Forest Green. There are also four Vibrance Collection colors available Golden Oak, CherryWood, Thunderstorm Grey and Rustic Birch. It means that there is always an Evergrain decking color available which matches your home.
The deck boards imitate the textures and normal color variations of real wood by featuring color highlights. The unique grain pattern creates a surface that is slip resistant and attractive. To help you achieve that finished look, extruded skirting is also available without highlights, available in the five matching “Classic” colors. Evergrain 2 inch by 6 inch decking planks are installed easily and resilient enough for many years service, remember the 25 year warranty!
Types of Evergrain Decking
There are many types of decking material being made. Many are very good but none are 100% maintenance free. Workability and what the product’s limitations are when working with it to make your deck unique become major considerations. Being the only premium composite decking material made with a compression molding process means that Evergrain will not ever require painting or staining. Evergrain decking being composed of plastic and wood fiber is a relatively green product as the plastic is manufactured from recycled items. The unique grain pattern creates a surface that is slip resistant and attractive. If you have a family then safety is an important issue, slip resistant decking gives a reassurance to parents when the children are running around.
Composite decking materials have really improved over the last decade. Nevertheless it makes sense to find a product that has a good warranty in case of a problem. With Evergrain, you can find the details and lengths of the warranties on all of the products web pages, alongside any other information that you might require. The lumberyard where you purchase the materials will have all the details on hand too. TAMKO, Evergrain’s manufacturer really does trust its products. Why else would it give warranties with a 25 year lifespan against rotting, splintering, splitting and termite damage.
Evergrain Decking Problems
Most of the older problems like mold and mildew have also improved. However that does not mean totally eliminated. Molds and mildew can still be an issue with any decking material. It’s more of a problem with some than it is with others, it sometimes happens that even within one company’s line some colors appear to be more susceptible to it than others. If the conditions are present to encourage growth then mildew will appear. There is nothing you can do to prevent it. You can however clean it off very easily with a high pressure washer. Maintenance on a composite deck is minimal but not zero. Usually a power wash will clear any build ups of grime and bird waste will keep it looking good. If you have trees nearby which produce sap then a little solvent before the power wash will do the trick.
Evergrain decking is rapidly becoming a professional’s choice. Like other composite decking suppliers Evergrain composite decking is a wood alternative, manufactured from recycled plastic, rubber, resin, milk jugs, grocery bags, and other materials. So they are helping the environment whilst producing a great quality item. They produce a full line of decking with choices in color and price. Initially the lower cost will catch the customer’s eye, meaning customers can still get all the benefits of composite decking without spending as much as expected. Furthermore, Evergrain decking is becoming more readily available in hardware stores and lumber yards.
If you try to size up the pro’s and con’s many builders and customers would agree with the following. Pro’s, durability and longevity, it is a very durable material and its useful life is excellent. At least 25 years. There are enough choices of colors to match any other color schemes which your house may have and its cost is less than other composites. However, it does have con’s, the initial cost is more than wood, but then so are all other composite products, and being a composite means that it tends to feel and look like a composite. That said, Evergrain decking is one of the products which feels and looks the nearest to real wood.
So if you are a homeowner looking to invest in a composite decking and want color, style and a real wood look then Evergrain decking is for you. Other composite decking products tend to have a lightly embossed surface, but because of the unique compression molding process Evergreen products create a realistic, deep lasting grain.