Guide

WHAT ABOUT WOOD DECKING?
ECO-FRIENDLY FROM START TO FINISH
THE STORY BEHIND PRESSURE-TREATED WOOD
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Southern Pine, Redwood, and Cedar are the most commonly used species.
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Exotics such as Ipe are beautiful when new, but will turn gray without diligent maintenance.
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Harvesting isn’t always carefully monitored or controlled.
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Wood quality varies. For example, the tree’s age and the sawing method used will impact the
lumber’s stability, how it accepts stain, and how it will react to changes in moisture content.
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Varying treatment and drying methods also affect lumber’s performance.
The Fiberon manufacturing process is energy efficient and virtually waste free: 
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100% of polyethylene material is reclaimed in the manufacturing process.
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98.5% of all material waste is recovered.
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Minimal water is discharged, thanks to a closed-loop water cooling system.
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The extrusion process works via electricity on-demand, minimizing energy waste and environmental impact.
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60,000 tons of wood and plastic is diverted from landlls and incinerators each year.
Pressure treatment involves soaking wood in a chemical preservative and then placing it into
a pressure chamber. The chamber forces the chemical preservatives into the wood bers to
help protect it from insects and fungal decay. These chemicals are considered dangerous
(that’s why you never burn pressure-treated wood, for instance) and don’t ensure lasting
protection against decay. Additional preservatives must be applied regularly or the wood will
succumb to insect infestation and decay.