Many features of composite decking materials work well with docks -- many don't. Many features of composite decking materials are green building friendly -- many aren't. Decking for docks is not the same as decking for your patio. We profile specifications for docks as they relate to green building practices and dock construction. The following are summary comparisons for Florida. See Decking Specifications for a complete discussion.
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Aqua Dek
| Fall Inventory Special - view |
| Aqua Dek Flier |
Manufacturer Web Site |
| Best features: |
Ease of installation, light weight / strength |
| Best use example: |
Residential Docks |
| Joist Span / Load Centers: |
up to 24 " |
| Approx. Weight |
2 lbs, / sq. ft. |
| Approx. production location: |
over 500 miles |
| Approx. Retail Price (Jacksonville): |
$4.50 sq. ft |
| Approx. Installation Cost: |
$0.20 /sq. ft. |
| Recycled Specs: |
recylable |
| Anti- Skid: |
none specified |
| Flame tests: |
none specified |
| Salt tests: |
yes |
| Green Certifications: |
none specified |
| Warranty: |
15 year |
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Tech Deck
| Tech Deck Flier (pdf) |
Manufacturer Web Site |
| Best features: |
Most like wood |
| Best use example: |
Floating docks |
| Joist Span / Load Centers: |
24" |
| Approx. Weight |
4.5 lbs. / sq. ft. o |
| Approx. production location: |
over 500 miles |
| Approx. Retail Price (FOB Jacksonville): |
$5.10 sq. ft |
| Approx. Installation Cost: |
$1.50 /sq. ft. |
| Recycled Specs: |
none specified |
| Anti- Skid: |
yes |
| Flame tests: |
does not support flame |
| Salt tests: |
yes |
| Green Certifications: |
none specified |
| Warranty |
20 years |
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Steel Deck
| Steel Deck Flier (pdf) |
Manufacturer Web Site |
| Best features: |
Structural strength, installation ease |
| Best use example: |
high traffic docks |
| Joist Span / Load Centers: |
up to 48" |
| Approx. Weight |
4.5 lbs. / sq. ft. |
| Approx. production location: |
over 500 miles |
| Approx. Retail Price (Jacksonville): |
$11.00 sq. ft |
| Approx. Installation Cost: |
$0.20 /sq. ft. |
| Recycled Specs: |
35% content; 90% recyclable |
| Anti- Skid: |
yes |
| Flame tests: |
none specified |
| Salt tests: |
ASTM B 117 |
| Green Certifications: |
none specified |
| Warranty: |
30 years |
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Elk Decking
| Elk Decking Flier |
Distributor Web Site |
| Best features: |
Aesthetics, High-end look, has railing systems. |
| Best use example: |
club houses. |
| Joist Span / Load Centers: |
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| Approx. Weight |
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| Approx. production location: |
over 500 miles |
| Approx. Retail Price (FOB Jacksonville): |
$5.85 sq. ft |
| Approx. Installation Cost: |
$1.50 /sq. ft. |
| Recycled Specs: |
none specified |
| Anti- Skid: |
none specified |
| Flame tests: |
none specified |
| Salt tests: |
none specified |
| Green Certifications: |
none specified |
| Warranty: |
25 years |
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