Our Australian climate is notoriously hot.
The blazing sun turns outdoor decks into open barbecues and seatbelts into branding irons.
It is vital to consider Australian summer temperatures while planning your next deck or backyard patio.
Composite decking is ideal in this case. Composite decking is preferable to traditional decking materials because it can handle our extreme temperatures.
In hotter climates, composite decking is superior than wood
The comparison between composite and wood includes numerous pros and downsides. Composite decking is superior in almost every way, including its capacity to endure the harsh summer heat.
Each material responds to heated circumstances in the following ways:
Composite Decking:
- UV-resistant variations (such as our HD Pro boards, which have a double layer of anti-UV coating) keep the temperature from rising too high for bare feet.
- Is long-lasting, requiring little to no ongoing deck maintenance.
- Works well in both hot and cold temperatures and is waterproof.
- Features a wide range of hues, including lighter ones for enhanced heat resistance. It’s important to realize that some darker color collections, such as our BriteTM NextGen Titanium collection, are 100% UV resistant and made of the same material used by automakers to produce heat-tolerant dashboards. We definitely recommend this material for pool decking.
Does the composite decking heat up?
Composite decking boards can be made heat and UV resistant, however everything exposed to sunlight will eventually warm up. For example, our BriteTM NextGen Titanium line is 100% UV resistant, allowing you to walk on it during a hot summer day without fear of getting burned.
Typical Wood Decking:
- Heat causes wood to lose moisture over time, resulting in frequent splintering and shrinking.
- Only constant care, such as sanding and oiling your deck once a year, will prevent shrinking and splintering.
- Absorbs heat and can feel warm underfoot, especially when the wood is darker in color.
What composite decking boards are the most heat resistant?
Composite boards are hands down the greatest decking material for long-lasting, heat-resistant outdoor environments. For your next project, we recommend checking out these decking boards, which come in a selection of UV-resistant and heat-proof products:
Composite Deck HD Pro decking
Composite Deck HD Pro Decking, with its double UV shield, is the most heat-resistant decking available. With an R11/P5 slip rating, it is also suited for damp conditions, making it the ideal anti-slip poolside decking.
It beautifully simulates the appearance of natural hardwood decking and is available in a range of colors.
It’s the natural choice for high-temperature, sun-exposed decking areas because of its ease of installation, low maintenance requirements, and additional bushfire-resistant features.
Titanium Decking for the Next Generation
Australian designers produced the Next Gen Titanium series of decking planks with the sole objective of making them waterproof. They are the best outdoor flooring option for patios and decks in Australia since they are UV and water resistant.
The automobile industry employs the same materials and technology as these boards to make dashboards that are resistant to warping, fading, and breaking due to prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Which decking is best for an area prone to bushfires?
Hot decking boards are only one of the many issues caused by Australia’s harsh summer climate. Bushfires represent a real and frightening threat to some households.
Our Next Gen Titanium boards are fire resistant, making them bushfire safe if you’re building a new deck, pergola, patio, or outdoor area in an area prone to bushfires. You may also be interested in our Flame Protect Bal 29 boards. In comparison to its timber decking counterpart, they are another extremely durable product with superior endurance and heat resistance.
Composite decking completely transforms your outdoor living environment
You undoubtedly want to spend your afternoons entertaining family and friends on your beautiful new deck. Lunchtime gatherings and summer afternoon barbecues are commonly conducted on the porch with friends.
Composite decking boards make outdoor entertaining more enjoyable without risking blistering your guests’ feet if they go barefoot. In fact, if you build composite decking around your pool area, it will become your best friend in the summer and provide a simple answer to the otherwise hot-coal-like walk along the timber deck equivalent!
Changing to composite.
You’re not alone in questioning how composite boards compare to other natural timber decking options, so don’t be concerned about how natural they’ll look once installed.
When customers receive their samples, we welcome hearing their feedback. The variety of colors and wood grain textures offered frequently shocks people in a positive way.
When combined with low maintenance and convenience of installation, composite decking boards are the obvious choice for high-temperature-prone Australian decks.