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General Information • What is Stonestimber? Installations• What special tools are required to install Stonestimber decking? Maintenance• How long Stonestimber can be used? Properties Information• What size and length dose Stonestimber decking come in? |
Stonestimber is new material made from recycle and reclaimed wood and plastic. It combines the best features of wood and plastic therefore it is an ideal choice for outdoor use. - Low moisture absorption and high resistance to decay and UV damage The Benefits of Stonestimber to Our Environment
- Using one ton of Stonestimber is saving one and half of eucalyptuses in 30 years old for our forest
What colours dose Stonestimber come in?There are six colours available. Please refer to special product profile for its available colours. What finishes of Stonestimber deck boards are available?Finishes of Stonestimber deck boards currently are available in grooved, tiny grooved with additional texture, or wood grain with additional texture. What is the different between Stonestimber decking and plastic decking?Stonestimber is approximately 50% wood and 50% plastic. Because of the wood content, Stonestimber has the advantages of low thermal expansion/contraction, good slip resistance and highly resistant to UV damage. Will the colour of Stonestimber change?Stonestimber will change (fade) colour slightly after 12 weeks exposed to the sunlight and water due to the natural weathering process of wood and cellulose content. How long is the warranty?Stonestimber has limited warranty against rot, splinter, splitting, decay and termite for a full 25 years.
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How long Stonestimber can be used? Total life for these kinds of material is undetermined currently. But based on accelerated age testing, some experts estimated that this kind of material could last over 50 years, even in harsh weather conditions. Do I need to paint or stain my Stonestimber decking?No. Stonestimber is highly resistant to rotting, splintering and decay damage. It doesn't require any traditional timber treatment for protection. It is maintenance free. Is Stonestimber decking really saving money in the long term? Yes. It is maintenance free. Even the initial cost of Stonestimber decking is higher than wood. The cost of wood will take over Stonestimber within two years due to the maintenance requirements (painting/stain, clean, repair, etc) of wood decking. In four years, the cost of wood decking will be twice as Stonestimber. Will my Stonestimber decking suffer from inset damage?Stonestimber is highly resistant to damage from insets. And it doesn't need any treatments to achieve this. Will my Stonestimber surfer from rotting, splintering and decay damage like traditional wood?No. Due to the extremely low moisture absorption, water cannot pose any deteriorating threat to Stonestimber decking. Stonestimber deck boards are normally grooved, are they easy to clean?Yes. Stonestimber absorb very little water. Therefore, dirt and debris will not easily attached to it. Soap, hot water and bristle are all you need to remove dirt and debris. For mold, use conventional deck washes and cleaners that contain sodium hypochlorite and detergent.
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