TUF Board

Performance: Deck & Porch

We put our PVC Deck to the test against composite decking and pre-treated wood. This series of real-world trials were conducted in a normal environment. But don’t take our word for it. Replicate the tests in your own backyard and see for yourself the advantages of Inteplast Building Products over other alternatives.

Stain Resistant

TEST

We poured cooking oil on 3 different types of deck board:
1) pre-treated
2) composite
3) Inteplast PVC

TEST RESULT

After one minute, the cooking oil stained both the pre-treated and composite boards, while the Inteplast PVC board remains clean.

Scratch Resistant

TEST

We used a car key to scratch the surface of each deck board, going back and forth ten times on each board.

TEST RESULT

After 10 scratches on each board, the surface of the pre-treated lumber and composite boards were damaged, leaving scratch marks behind while the Inteplast PVC board was unmarked.

Screw Engagement

TEST

Using 2-1/2” standard deck screws, we fastened the screws perpendicularly into the deck boards 1/2” from the edge.

TEST RESULT

The pre-treated and composite boards have cracked and mushroomed at the screw site of the composite board. Inteplast PVC board fastened clean with no cracking, splitting, or mushrooming.

Comparison Chart

  •  
  • Performance
  • Mold resistant
  • Termite resistent
  • No rot, warp, or splinter
  • Labor & Maintenance
  • Work with standard woodworking tools
  • Sanding, painting, or staining
  • Care and Cleaning
  • Warranty
  • Lifetime Limited Residential Warranty
  • 25-Yr Fade & Stain Warranty
  • PVC
  • Performance
  • Mold resistant
  • Termite resistent
  • No rot, warp, or splinter
  • Labor & Maintenance
  • Work with standard woodworking tools
  • Sanding, painting, or staining
  • Care and Cleaning
  • Warranty
  • Lifetime Limited Residential Warranty
  • 25-Yr Fade & Stain Warranty
  • PVC
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Not Required
  • Soap & wash
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Capped Composite
  • Performance
  • Mold resistant
  • Termite resistent
  • No rot, warp, or splinter
  • Labor & Maintenance
  • Work with standard woodworking tools
  • Sanding, painting, or staining
  • Care and Cleaning
  • Warranty
  • Lifetime Limited Residential Warranty
  • 25-Yr Fade & Stain Warranty
  • Capped Composite
  • No
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Not Required
  • Soap & wash
  • No
  • No
  • Wood
  • Performance
  • Mold resistant
  • Termite resistent
  • No rot, warp, or splinter
  • Labor & Maintenance
  • Work with standard woodworking tools
  • Sanding, painting, or staining
  • Care and Cleaning
  • Warranty
  • Lifetime Limited Residential Warranty
  • 25-Yr Fade & Stain Warranty
  • Wood
  • No
  • No
  • No
  • Yes
  • Required
  • Pressure wash
  • No
  • No
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