What is Composite Wood?
The Future of Building
COEN Composite Wood is an eco-friendly, engineered wood product, designed to outlast natural timber. It’s the future of building.
Our superior product is a mix of 60% recycled wood flour, 30% recycled HDPE plastic and 10% bonding agent, extruded in a variety of profiles, including decking, cladding, screening and fencing.
How is it made?
Composite vs Timber
Composite Wood represents significant environmental, time and cost savings when compared to natural timber products.
COMPOSITE WOOD
TIMBER
Environmental Impact
90% recycled wood & plastic
Degradation of land and natural hardwood forests
Maintenance
Minimal, only needs cleaning as required – approx 80% to 90% less than wood
Every 12 months – sanding, re-painting, staining or sealing
Longevity
Minimum 15 to 25 years once installed correctly
Around 15 years depending on the maintenance, termite treatments and installation
Fading
Stable after 3 months
Significant if not treated correctly
Moisture & Rotting
No rotting – is water resistant
Absorbs water, likely to rot after 5 years or before pending conditions and regular maintenance
Termites
Termite resistant
Requires continual treatments to prevent termite infestation
Warping
Stable due to raw product and extrusion technologies
Naturally distorts depending on moisture and temperature
Splitting
Does not crack due to aging
Cracks are a natural course of aging
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If you’re after something you don’t see here, we can manufacture speciality orders on request.
