Lumberock Decking Goes Beyond Composite for Sustainability

Post-Covid America has seen an explosion of activity in our outdoor living spaces. Exercising, socializing, gardening, relaxing, and even cooking has moved from the indoor out, which has led to explosive growth in outdoor improvement projects. Since 2020, 90% of individuals have stated that their outdoor living space is more important than ever, with over 78% making updates to their outdoor living space during the pandemic, according to the IFCA Trend Report. This uptick has paralleled the trend for finding more sustainable, eco-friendly materials to integrate into our living spaces. Lumberock’s ‘Beyond Composite’ decking marries the demand for integrating modern, stylish design elements with sustainable materials that are guaranteed for life.

Lumberock Premium Decking® uses innovative extrusion technology to combine a mineral-fill compound with high-density polyethylene plastic. This formula allows for a manufactured solid, nonporous dimensional profile that is exceptionally durable and will not rot, crack, splinter, or peel. Manufactured from recycled plastic material, their ‘Beyond Composite’ boards are protected by a guarantee that protects against rotting, cracking, splintering, or peeling. Unlike traditional wood decking, composite decking maintains the same quality and structural integrity for life. That means- no additional plastic waste and less tree harvesting to replace rotting or cracking wood planks.

Experts agree that composite decking is the number one choice for environmentally conscious consumers because of the eco-friendly manufacturing process, low maintenance, and long lifespan. “People don’t always think about the complexity of traditional decking. Not only is it part of deforestation, but it also requires harmful chemical usage for staining, sealing, waterproofing, and treating the lumber,” explains Chris Sanders, Director of Sales for Lumberock and its sister brand BearBoard Commercial Plastic Lumber. “Not only is Lumberock removing plastic waste from the environment, but we are repurposing it for a product that doesn’t require further modification. It is truly a beautifully designed, sustainable product.”

Experts widely consider composite decking made from recycled materials the most environmentally friendly option for upgrading your outdoor space with minimal environmental impact. Decking comprised of recycled materials keeps hard-to-decompose products such as plastic grocery bags and single-use plastics out of our landfills. Because of its durability, composite decking removes the need for regular maintenance and should infrequently require board replacement or reconstruction. That means that because an average wood decking will typically need to be replaced within ten years, installing composite decking saves you money and many lifespans of wood plant replacements.

Once a deck project is built with one or more of Lumberock’s 12 distinct Premium Decking colors, consider integrating additional eco-friendly elements into the outdoor living space for your client. Lighten up the entertainment area with solar-powered lighting and furnish the outdoor area with recycled or composite wood chairs. Fill the space with natural décor by integrating living plants into the structure, including fruit and vegetable plants.

Regardless of a project’s design challenges, premium composite decking, such as Lumberock, can help meet a homeowner’s desires for a versatile, stylish outdoor living space with minimal environmental impact.

Reach out to Lumberock’s design experts and learn more at www.lumberrock.com.