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WPC decking steps – features and advantages

 

Arrangement of beautiful and safe stairs requires careful selection of the necessary building materials. Reliable and presentable steps made of WPC decking board will help to equip your pier, veranda, porch, terrace in accordance with the standards of functionality and preservation of the overall style of the object's construction.

 

High durability, long service life are perfectly combined with the pleasant perception of the natural wood structure. In combination with high-quality railings, a unique luxury design is ensured.

 

 

Why choose WPC for stair treads?

 

It is worth bearing in mind that any staircase is both an important safety component and a functional architectural element. In addition to properties such as environmental safety, texture and color, anti-slip characteristics, stability and reliability should be considered. Modern composite board steps have no alternative in this respect in terms of durability and refined elegance.

 

Wood-polymer composite – is the optimum ratio in the mix to make ground to flour wood waste, recycled plastic and stabilizers to improve stability and strength.

 

Reviews about steps made of dpk contain positive reactions of owners on the organic combination of such stairs with the style of flooring and facade cladding. There are no restrictions due to the good resistance to installation inside buildings and in open spaces. The coating is highly resistant to moisture, making it ideal for installation in areas near swimming pools and in the garden.

 

 

Advantages of deck board steps

 

Several criteria allow you to evaluate all the pros of a unique material:

• The presence of light corrugations on the front surface will be a great way to prevent slipping when a person is moving around, even in heavy rain;
• installation is quite simple. The installation does not require any super complex equipment or a lot of time;
• durable composite steps do not deform under the pressure of heels. Even after a long period of operation they do not loosen, maintaining the original safety and reliability indicators;
• no risk of mold growth, rotting, fungal growth and harmful microorganisms;
• the owner will save money spent on purchasing water repellents for natural wood. The hygroscopic parameters do not allow moisture to penetrate into the internal structure;
• high degree of resistance to large temperature fluctuations. The material can withstand both extreme heat and winter frosts well;
• buy steps made of WPC is profitable and because of the immunity of the composite to direct exposure to sunlight;
• The extensive range of these products in a spectrum of shades, imitation of natural wood texture, manufacturing format for any environment becomes a functional and fashionable choice.

 

It is also worth paying attention to the rather democratic cost.

 

The production process using wood fiber and sawdust allows you to reduce the cost parameters, but retain the necessary indicators of strength and durability.

 

 

Polymer steps – selection tips

 

There are two main options for the construction of stairs with the use of wood-polymer composite. The standard method involves sawing and fitting the material to the set dimensions with the subsequent placement in 2-3 rows. When working with universal kits, steps with a rounded edge on one side are used.

 

The standard dimension – is a length of up to 4 meters, a width of 35 cm and a thickness of no more than 24 mm. The total amount of WPC is calculated taking into account the characteristics of the staircase, but with the obligatory observance of several indicators necessary to ensure safety standards:

• In terms of height, the dimensions of the dpc step are 15-20 cm;
• widths are recommended to be 25 cm or more;
• the optimum lifting angle ranges from 26° to 45°;
• The overhang must be a minimum of 3 cm;
• stair railings are set to a height of 90-110 cm;
• recommended spacing between adjacent balusters – 10-15 cm.

 

Also, experts advise to adhere to several rules during installation.

 

 

How should the installation of WPC steps be carried out?

 

The width of the board should be as close as possible to the same width of the steps to make installation easy. Also, a gap of 4 mm must be left between the individual elements. An exception with a tight fit is only allowed for rooms with heating. Around the entire perimeter of the laid area, a gap of 30 mm is provided for normal ventilation.

 

A certain amount of curing time will also be required before starting work, depending on the environmental conditions. The curing time for plastic steps for porches and other objects is at least 48 hours at minus temperatures and 24 hours at plus temperatures.

 

The main recommendations for the installation:

1. always start the installation from the top of the ladder to make the job easier;
2. Place the tread close to the vertical joists and fasten with self-tapping screws;
3. the workpiece must not protrude more than the limits of the step profile;
4. fix the starter fasteners as tightly as possible to the tread on the horizontal joists;
5. plastic steps are inserted into the groove of the fastener and a level is used for horizontal alignment;
6. fix the inserted tread with self-tapping screws and attach the next starter fastener to it.

In the same sequence work with all other elements.
A pair of profiles can be connected at an angle of 45° or mask the ends with special corners.

 

WPC steps in comparison to natural wood

 

Monitoring of the market sales of building materials indicates a constant increase in the number of consumers who decide to buy terraced board steps made of wood-polymer composites for the arrangement of attractive and functional stairs outside and inside residential buildings and commercial establishments.

 

Natural wood is gradually losing its position due to a number of disadvantages compared to particleboard:

 

1. Even with great effort, it is impossible to prevent the process of burning and cracking caused by sunlight. Ultraviolet light has a detrimental effect on wood.
2. While dpc patio steps are resistant to moisture, classic wood is prone to swelling, rotting and warping over time.
3. The natural structure remains a favorable place for fungi, pests, mold with the risk of internal destruction.
4. Wooden surface needs rather laborious maintenance in the form of varnishing, painting, treatment with protective agents.
5. Significant financial cost of maintenance.

 

 

 

Brief summary – buying WPC stairs would be a great choice when wanting to create an elegant staircase design in an indoor home or outdoor space.