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Installation Tips of WPC Decking

May. 31, 2021

Installation Tips of WPC Decking


Do you like a enjoyable outdoor living space where you can enjoy yourself there? Wood composite decking can help you come true the dream.

Our company are the professional manufacturer of wood plastic composite products in China since 2011. Here we are willing to offer you some valuable

tips about how to install WPC decking.As we know the correct installation will last the service life of the decking.


1.From the perspective of professional installation, it is recommended that professional construction personnel carry out the installation process of wood plastic decking. Before installation, please clean the ground to make the ground dry, smooth and clean.


2. The electric drill is a tool that must be used in the installation process of the composite decking; because the wood plastic composite material is a bit brittle, when fixing the decking board and the joist of this material, you must first use the electric drill to guide the hole, and then screw in the screw to fix it. Can not be nailed directly, otherwise the material may be burst.

Installation Tips of WPC Decking

3. The water absorption rate of the material is about 0.2%, and the expansion rate is about 0.5%, so when the installation process of WPC decking, there should be a gap of about at least 5mm between each piece in case of thermal expansion and contraction.

Installation Tips of WPC Decking

4. In order to achieve the best drainage effect, the floor can be tilted by 1 in 80 as a whole during installation. Try to make the installation floor level. If the decking has to be installed in a place with some activities, don’t fix the decking too much, and leave some room for activity.

Installation Tips of WPC Decking