Composite Decking Specifications

Futurewood Decking Specifications

Width Thickness Length Lengths per pack Lin./m per pack Weight per pack
138mm
(nominal)		 23mm
(nominal)		 5400mm 56 302.4 1156.4kg

Note: Manufacturing tolerances apply (width: ±1mm & thickness: ±0.5mm).

Futurewood Decking Span & Load Guide

Recommended maximum joist spacing for Futurewood Standard Decking boards:
  • Residential decking applications - Maximum joist spacing = 450mm centres
  • Commercial or higher loads - Joist spacing may require engineering design depending on the applied loads and usage
Futurewood decking boards have been tested under the following loading conditions when supported at 450mm centres:
  • Uniformly Distributed Load
    • 4.0kPa in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.0 and AS/NZS 1170.1
    • 5.0kPa in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.0 and AS/NZS 1170.1
  • Concentrated Load
    • 1.4kN over 75mm x 75mm in accordance with AS 2156.2
    • 1.8kN over 100mm x 100mm in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.0 and AS/NZS 1170.1
Refer to the Futurewood Product Technical Statement for full structural performance information.
 

Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties

  ASTM PSI MPA
Tensile Strength D638 1806 12.45
Bend Strength D790 3084 21.26
Bend Modulus D790 275181 1897.31
Flexural Strength D6109 2781 19.17
Flexural Modulus D6109 302032 2082.44
Nail Withdrawal D1544 802
Water Absorption D1037 1.26%
Density D792 1.2 - 1.3 g/cm3
Shore D Hardness GB2411-80 68
 

Available Colours

Futurewood is available in 7 standard colours: Slate Grey, Ash Grey, Chocolate, Walnut, Salt Bush, Sandstone and Mahogany.
composite decking colours

Note: The weathered effect occurs over the first 4-12 weeks that your deck is exposed to the elements. Colours shown are a printed representation only. Actual colour samples are available on request.
 
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.