Frequently Asked Questions

Everdeck® is a range of wood composite products currently comprised of decking boards, edge boards and fasteners. Everdeck® boards are manufactured in Tasmania primarily from a combination of Australian recycled plastic and plantation timber residues such as wood shavings.

Everdeck® is a brand of Timberlink, an Australasian renewable plantation pine timber manufacturing business.  Timberlink operates two large-scale manufacturing facilities: one in Bell Bay, Tasmania, where Everdeck® is made, and the other in Tarpeena, South Australia.  Timberlink has a strong focus on innovation through timber manufacturing.

Everdeck® decking boards are manufactured in Tasmania.

Everdeck® decking boards are currently available in a 137mm width and length of 5.4M.

Everdeck® decking boards are available in 6 different colours. Our range of colours are inspired by the Australian landscape and the warmth and comfort of everyday life.

Everdeck® decking boards are double-sided in the following combinations: Wheatfield Brown/Mocha Brown, Nutmeg Brown/Espresso Brown, and Driftwood Grey/Gumnut Grey. Everdeck® decking edge boards are all single-sided, with the same colour on both sides.

Everdeck® decking boards contain at least 50% plantation pine timber manufacture residues such as wood shavings. The remainder of the inputs are  recycled plastic, colours and lubricants.

Wood composite is more scratch-resistant than some other decking materials but is not immune to scuffs or scratches.

Everdeck® is intended as an external flooring surface and to withstand reasonable day-to-day activities and natural weathering.  The appearance of some marks would be anticipated over time and considered fair wear and tear.

You can view the full list of Everdeck® stockists on our Where to Buy page.

A product’s slip rating informs the slip resistance performance of a material.

For flooring materials there are several methods to test slip resistance and establish a rating; the slip
rating can be referenced based on a few different measurement scales. When comparing results and
quoted ratings it is important to check test methods are like-for-like.

There are two documents referred to within industry to determine the minimum slip rating for
application.

• National Construction Code (NCC 2022) regulates requirements for stairs, ramps and
  landings (and nosings) only. Any other applications do not have minimum regulated slip rating
  specifications.
• Standards Australian Handbook 198:2014 – Guide to the specification and testing of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces, is an industry handbook, this document does not
  mandate or regulate application requirements. It contains recommendations for applications
  not covered by NCC.

Types of Slip-rating test methods

1. Wet Pendulum slip test (P rating)

This test method simulates the interaction between a bare foot or hard heeled shoe and a wet flooring
surface. The simulation is applied through the use of a rubber ‘slider’ during testing. Slider 55
simulation is most preferable for wet barefoot surfaces, whilst Slider 96 simulates hard heeled shoe.
The appropriate slider is used to demonstrate performance in certain settings, for example the
barefoot slider 55 is most relevant to swimming pool surrounds, showers, changing rooms, bathroom
applications as defined in AS 4586:2013 Clause 4.17.

A scale of results, P0-P5 with P5 being the highest level of slip resistance, reflects the likely slip
performance the flooring surface may have.

Being the typical test method employed for wood composite decking, it is important to note a test
report needs to document which slider rubber was used, but there is no requirement for
manufacturers to detail the slider rubber on any public facing documents. Leading to the potential of
misleading P ratings and not like-for-like result comparisons.

2. Oil-wet inclining platform test (R rating)

This test method is typically applied to materials used in commercial or industrial applications, floor
surfaces that can be contaminated with oil or grease and occupants would be wearing safety shoes,
i.e. workshops, commercial kitchens.

The results provide a ramp rating, otherwise known as R ratings. Scale ranges from R9-13, with R13
being the highest level of slip resistance.

3. Wet-barefoot inclining platform test (A, B or C ratings)

This test follows the same test method as the Oil-wet inclining platform test but employs water and
bare feet to determine the result.

Results as classified as A, B, or C dependant on the ramp angle when the tester slips or feels they will
slip. C is the highest angle of inclination and represent the highest level of slip resistance.

4. Dry Floor Friction Slip Resistance test

This test method is intended for materials used in dry, internal environments.

As outlined in the Everdeck® Installation guide, Everdeck® decking boards have been designed to be installed using the Everdeck® concealed fastener range to provide a modern look, minimising the visibility of fasteners.

However, colour-matched top-fix screws are available and can be used in conjunction with the Everdeck® concealed decking fastener range for a variety of installation requirements.

The Everdeck® concealed fastener range has been specifically designed and sized to suit Everdeck®’s unique grooved profile, and its use is highly recommended. If other brands of fixings are used, performance cannot be guaranteed.

Standard power saws and drills can be used to cut and drill Everdeck® decking boards. Safety precautions need to be considered when using any power tools. Please refer to the Everdeck® range installation guide for further details.

All Everdeck® concealed fasteners and screws are supplied with a compatible drill bit.

Cleaning frequency will vary depending on use, surrounding environment and weather exposure. As a minimum, it is recommended to clean your deck at least annually.  Refer to installation guide for cleaning recommendations.

As with many other outdoor surfaces, Everdeck® decking will get warm from sun exposure.  Care needs to be taken when making skin contact with a warm surface. Please note the darker the deck colour, the warmer the surface will feel.  For this reason, it is recommended that in hotter climates lighter coloured decking be used.

Yes. Everdeck® decking and edge boards can be used in screening applications.