Homy FAQs
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FAQ's
General -Outdoor WPC / WPC Decking / WPC Fencing / WPC Cladding / WPC Deck Tiles / WPC Pergolas /Pedestal
General - Indoor WPC / WPC Wall Panel/ WPC Timber / WPC Ceiling / WPC Wall Sheet/WPC Hollow Wall Panel / UV Glosst Wall Sheet
General
Yes. Homy products are basically made from recycled materials. It won’t splinter or warp the way wood does, so it dramatically reduces the wasteful cycle of repair and replacements. It also eliminates the frequent application of environmentally harmful paint, sealers, and stains. Homy composite deck planks are manufactured with recycled wood materials that would otherwise go into landfills. In addition, Homy is able to regrind scrap products back into the manufacturing process. Homy recycles water during the manufacturing process. Homy does not require painting, staining, or sealing.
Wood plastic composite products are a mix of hard wood fibers, recycled polyethylene, bonding agent, additives, and tint. It is a long-lasting, hardwearing, low maintenance alternative to traditional timber products.
The obvious reason for using WPC composite decking is preserving the environment. As environmental pressures on the industry (in terms of recycling and sustainability) grow daily, there is a clear need to extend the life of our traditional building materials such as wood. WPC efficient use of materials that are currently seen as waste supports this concept; that of sustainable development. Being made of almost 100% recycled materials and being 100% recyclable WPC’s impact on our precious forest resources is negligible, reducing our carbon foot print on the earth. Other environmental benefits of WPC include: There is negligible waste and any that is produced is reused WPC contain no toxins or volatile organic compounds WPC are 100% recyclable and can be reground and reused after their service life WPC are considered non-hazardous waste so can be disposed of by standard methods
Only you can really picture that as you know the space better than anyone but we do have a gallery of images that might help you see what it could look like.
Like any uncapped wood plastic composite board, the WPC decking boards will lighten as they naturally weather over the first 2-3 months of outdoor exposure before establishing. The board lightening is caused by rain washing out naturally occurring dark wood oils (called tannins) and natural lightening from UV exposure. The color change is most noticeable in the lighter colors: Oak, Silver Birch, and Stone, where the contrast between the colored tannins and initial board color is larger. As the board weathers, the grain's subtle contrast eventually derives almost entirely through how the different textures reflect light rather than a genuine color differential. For this reason, it is often preferable to lay lighter colors groove side up.
Homy products are designed to take on very little water (c.1%). Our ranges have a much lower absorption rate than timber which heavily reduces the likelihood of wet rot over a longer period of time.
Yes! You can cut, nail, drill, screw, and rout Homy with standard woodworking tools. The density of Homy is greater than timber that’s why we recommend using carbide tipped blades and bits.
WPC products offer superior durability and performance that you can't get from wood. WPC decking won't rot, warp, or splinter; and they never require staining or painting to maintain great looks.
Polyethylene is non-toxic and is used for applications such as milk jugs, water jugs and grocery sacks. When burned completely, it will convert to carbon dioxide and water vapor.
WPC Decking
We own 4 series of decking, different decking collections have different colors. Decking images showcasing each color can be found on individual product pages, however if you would like to get a better idea of these you can order a sample pack here.
Please refer to our WPC decking installation here
The supporting joist below the plastic composite decking boards should be a maximum of 400mm apart. For further information on installation please see our installation guide.
We advise the boards to be laid small groove side up. You may wish to lay them differently however you may experience increased slippage and color change when laying the outdoor decking boards differently, and this is done at your discretion. Whilst you can fit them either way up we recommend installing the multi-groove side up, the reverse side will be less slip-resistant and will show stains and watermarks far more when fitted with the multi-groove side facing down.
We offer a 15 years warranty on all our extrusion decking and 25 years on all co extrusion decking, it is meaning you get peace of mind with your new decking. We anticipate when looked after well outdoor compositedecking will last well in excess of the 10-25 years warranty.
Our wood plastic composite decking boards are competitively priced against solid wood in the market. Composite decking requires very little maintenance meaning your time can be spent enjoying it rather than on expensive repainting or staining.
After purchasing and installing WPC decking, there will always be some leftovers. It will occupy space when it’s piled up, but it will be a pity if it’s thrown away. In fact, after simple processing, you can turn these remaining scraps into practical items. The WPC decking produced and sold by Homy can be cut, assembled and fixed, and processed like wood. The decking board is moisture-proof and mildew-proof, so there is no need to worry about any problems in outdoor use. You can make an outdoor flower stand out of the remaining decking. Put your favorite flowers and plants in it and put them on the balcony. The remaining WPC decking can also be used to pave backyard trails. It’s very easy to make such a trail and doesn’t require a lot of material. Simply put the decking pieces together and fix them on the ground. Such an interesting path can elevate the style of the backyard. In addition, the remaining WPC decking can also be turned into some small things, for example, a mailbox or a small stool. These can be used outdoors for a long time, no need to worry about rotting or molding after a while. Try using the remaining scraps in different ways, and learn more about the rest of our website for inspiration.
WPC products offer superior durability and performance that you can't get from wood. WPC decking won't rot, warp, or splinter; and they never require staining or painting to maintain great looks.
WPC decking is a pressed extruded composite wood product made from wood powder and recycled plastic. Although it is an unconventional deck, it can be cut, drilled and fixed like traditional wood. Cutting can generally be done by using standard woodworking tools. Table saws, circular saws, and miter saws are your best choice. Choose the blades made of a hard alloy to ensure a smooth cut. Be careful not to overheat the blade during cutting, otherwise, it will affect the cutting effect. Before installing our WPC decking, you will need to read our installation guide in advance to ensure proper installation. Although WPC decking is similar to wood, it still needs attention in the details of fixing and gap etc.. In addition, our professional technical team can also provide technical advisory support for you.
Homy Decking is designed with micro-grooves that aid in slip-resistance. Regardless of conditions, our ranges can outperform timber, however, we will recommend extra caution if the decking becomes wet.
As composite and plastic material expands and contract down the length of the product from changes in temperature, we do always require adequate expansion spacing left at the end of each product. The correct spacing required can be found in the WPC decking installation guide of each product.
Using a standard household washing up liquid will be effective when cleaning Homy products, do not use any cleaners stronger than this or any cleaners containing a bleaching agent.
Yes! Homy fully capped color technology coats the boards with a high stain, scratch, and fade resistant layer. In addition, the boards are waterproof, so there is no need for any labor that would be necessary with regular timber. Normal sweeping and cleaning is still necessary to clean off debris and dirt.
Homy superior technology gives the composite wood boards great Ultra Violet resistance. Homy have tested direct UV on our boards for hundreds of hours with minimal change.
WPC Fence
Please refer to our installation guidelines here.
Our composite fencing for sale is produced in batches and made from 60% recycled hardwood making this a natural product. For this reason slight color variations may occur (more noticeable when purchasing different lengths of boards or when laying the boards “wide groove up”) We advise purchasing decking boards in the same lengths to avoid initial color difference. Although we will always endeavor to pick all products from the same batch, when orders are added or amended at a later date the boards will likely be from a different batch therefore color variation is likely. Please ensure you order the correct amount of boards on the initial order.
We offer a 15 years warranty on all our extrusion fencing and 25 years on all co extrusion fencing, it is meaning you get peace of mind with your new fencing. We anticipate when looked after well composite fencing will last well in excess of the 10-25 years warranty.
Homy superior technology gives the boards great Ultra Violet resistance. Homy have tested direct UV on our boards for hundreds of hours with minimal change.
WPC Cladding
Please refer to our composite cladding installation here.
Our composite boards are produced in batches and made from 60% recycled hardwood making this a natural product. For this reason slight color variations may occur (more noticeable when purchasing different lengths of boards or when laying the boards “wide groove up”) We advise purchasing decking boards in the same lengths to avoid initial color difference. Although we will always endeavor to pick all products from the same batch, when orders are added or amended at a later date the boards will likely be from a different batch therefore color variation is likely. Please ensure you order the correct amount of boards on the initial order.
We offer a 15 years warranty on all our extrusion cladding and 25 years on all co extrusion cladding, it is meaning you get peace of mind with your new cladding. We anticipate when looked after well wood plastic composite cladding will last well in excess of the 10-25 years warranty.
Homy superior technology gives the boards great Ultra Violet resistance. Homy has tested direct UV on our boards for hundreds of hours with minimal change. Our wood plastic composite exterior wall cladding will offer you a perfect experience!
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