FUTUREPROOF YOUR PROJECTS

When it comes to ensuring your projects stand the test of time, using materials that can handle the harsh Australian climate is key.

From large-scale commercial projects to residential landscapes, every professional wants to know their projects are going to last. Whether its driving rains, annual bushfires, a baking sun or ongoing misty days, the Australian climate can be punishing and demanding. Thankfully, today’s technology and manufacturing innovations have provided us with a wealth of materials that will ensure longevity — including composite building products.

As leading manufacturers in the industry, Futurewood is known for its quality range of environmentally friendly, low-maintenance composite building products. The company’s premium timber alternatives run the gamut from decking and screening to cladding ideal for executing a range of external applications.

THE BENEFITS OF COMPOSITES

Boasting a realistic timber look, Futurewood’s popular CleverDeck and EnviroSlat ranges are made from recycled polyolefin (plastic from post-industrial waste), rice husks and recycled hardwood timber, making them much more ecologically sustainable than timber.

Composite timber, by its very nature, has a long life. It does not require painting or sanding, and will not rot, splinter, warp or fade, which means you’re guaranteed to find the right shape for any project.

Available in 12 standard colours, or an endless array of custom colours, and several finishes, finding the right hue to match an individual architectural palette is a given. Suitable for decking, cladding or screening applications, CleverDeck and EnviroSlat is a proven winner for any building project.

CLEVERDECK

The CleverDeck range comes in three options, Eco-Pro, Original and Xtreme.

The CleverDeck Eco-Pro and Original series and the CleverDeck Xtreme core are made from a combination of hardwood sawdust, discarded rice husks and recycled polyolefins, filler and fungicides, making all three ranges good for the environment. The CleverDeck Xtreme Cap is made from a propriety combination of materials that include virgin polyolefins, filler, colour pigments and UV inhibitors.

The CleverDeck range makes use of recycled and waste materials. It also reduces the need to chop down slow-growing tree species and the number of oils and chemicals needed to maintain traditional hardwood decking or cladding. Insect-, fade-, scratch- and abrasion-resistant, and virtually waterproof, CleverDeck is a cost-effective option that offers the look of timber without the hassle.

Arriving onsite prefinished and ready to install, CleverDeck saves time and money. Easy to clean, mould- and stain-resistant, CleverDeck is low-maintenance, meaning it keeps saving time and money even after the job is done.

The CleverDeck Eco-Pro and Original range comes with a P5 slip-resistance in a 138mm wide board that is 5400mm long. The Xtreme collection is supplied in either a 138mm- or 185mm-wide board that has been tested, and has a BAL29 fire rating.

ENVIROSLAT

Made from recycled cellulose (rice husks and hardwood flour) and plastic waste, EnviroSlat is environmentally friendly and low-maintenance, and arrives fully finished and ready to install. Offering the same value and benefits as CleverDeck, EnviroSlat is also available in a wide range of colours and sizes suited to an array of applications such as cladding and screening.

In all conditions, EnviroSlat eclipses traditional timber products, offering an environmentally friendly alternative that won’t rot or warp, and doesn’t require sanding, filling and painting. EnviroSlat is great for decorative wall detail, fencing, masonry fence infills, pool fencing, gates, privacy or shade screens, balconies, planter boxes and bin enclosures, patios, gables, garden and street furniture, facades and more.

Already in use in a wealth of commercial and residential projects across the nation, Futurewood alternative timber products are a proven success in the Australian climate.