Initially marketed as a wonder product, recycled plastic and wood fibers were combined to make environmentally friendly decking that manufactures claim would not rot or attract mold like wood does and would also retain it’s colour for a guaranteed 25 years.
In many cases this is simply not true and serious problems have arisen after just a few years of being exposed to the elements. Composite decking material is still very much in its infancy and no doubt manufacturers will attempt to overcome some problems. In the mean time Atlantic decking can no longer recommend the use of composite decking in the UK for these reasons and will no longer be stocking, supplying or fitting composite decking. One particular example can be found here