COMPOSITE VS WOOD

We all love the look of wood decking, but not its drawbacks. Quality composite decking offers you the beauty of timber decking, but in a hassle-free, durable option that’s longer lasting, gentler on the environment, and virtually maintenance-free. Cutting-edge engineering is bringing even greater structural advancements and lifestyle benefits to composite decking, and thoughtful detail to aesthetics now gives composite an even more natural appearance in a greater range of colours and textures. The international popularity of composite stands as testament to its functionality and liveability.

THE DOWNSIDES TO WOOD

COMPARE COMPOSITE TO WOOD

Use the chart below to get a better sense of how composite and wood compare.

Over time composite engineering has improved to offer the market hardier, longer lasting composite decking with more natural aesthetics. Product composition has become more sustainable with more manufacturers incorporating recycled plastics rather than virgin plastic, and industry leaders like Eva-Last opt to exclusively manufacture BPC thanks to the sustainability and impressive performance features of bamboo.

COST OVER TIME

As any homeowner knows, the purchase price is just the start of the costs of wood decking. While composite decking may initially cost more per linear meter, over time it can work out to be significantly more cost-effective than timber decking by saving on installation, transportation, upkeep, and its extended lifespan.

Note: Each Eva-Last decking technology uses its own unique methods and manufacturing techniques in its creation. The process above details the general outline and is not specific to any one brand.

Eva-Last has been at the forefront of the green building industry since its inception in 2007. We are dedicated to consistently improving how we serve the environment and our clients. From the recycled and renewable raw ingredients we use to create our products, to the solar power we harness to manufacture, we are proud to offer holistically sustainable building products.

Low invironmental impact

When you choose Eva-Last composite decking, you’re choosing the best solution for both you and the environment. Eva-Last products are the low-maintenance, reliable alternative to wood that consistently outperform timber and other composite materials. They’re also the environmentally friendly material choice that is gentler on the Earth.

BAMBOO WASTES LESS & PROVIDES MORE

Eva-Last is a leader in bamboo composite production and innovation. Bamboo is one of Mother Nature’s best kept secrets. It can grow up to 50 times faster than timber and releases 35 percent more oxygen into our air than most hardwood trees. It can be made into composite with only 2 percent wastage (compared to over 80 percent wastage with timber), and is naturally antibacterial. Eva-Last uses bamboo to create composite that is better performing and better for the earth.

USE OF RECYCLED PLASTIC

Eva-Last is committed to using only recycled plastics instead of virgin plastics. In 2020 alone that added up to over 26 000 tons of plastic reused instead of being dumped into landfills. Recycling one ton of plastic results in carbon dioxide savings of approximately 0.73 tons – the same as travelling 4000 km in a car.

SOLAR POWERED EXTRUSION LINES

Traditional manufacturing is an energy-intensive endeavour. That’s why Eva-Last® has switched to manufacturing with solar power, and is saving 2000 tons of CO2 every single day.