Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Endeck products
Learn more about our products’ characteristics, installation and maintenance. If you’re unable to find an answer that relates to your inquiry, please contact us.
Learn more about our products’ characteristics, installation and maintenance. If you’re unable to find an answer that relates to your inquiry, please contact us.
Yes. Endeck has been code approved since 2009.
Lifetime! Endeck is warranted for as long as you own your home!
Endeck’s unique cellular PVC is engineered to have a solid uniform cell structure inside which is completely sealed with our HardCover capstock for the ultimate in protection and durability. Our quality deck products do not contain fillers or inorganic ingredients and ensures a rugged and durable yet lightweight product which will not rot, grow mold, splinter or allow termites to take hold and can be recycled at any point in its lifecycle.
No! Endeck liberates homeowners from time consuming and expensive staining, painting,and sealing forever. Endeck’s Hardcover Capstock will maintain it’s beautiful color and appearance for decades while eliminating decades worth of unneeded stains, paints and sealers.
Yes! Endeck is completely recyclable at the end of your deck or dock’s useful life. Additionally, no trees were harvested to provide your decking and no chemicals for preservatives or sealers were used during the life of your project. Very eco-friendly!
No. Most composite decking products contain wood or other organic fillers that prevent them from being recycled even if those products were able to last for the structure’s useful life. Endeck Cellular PVC Decking contains no fillers or ingredients that would hinder being fully recycled. So not only will Endeck last as long as the life of the structure; the boards can be fully recycled or reused if the overall structure outlives its usefulness.
Endeck is virtually maintenance free except for a periodic cleaning to remove any environmental residue to keep your decking looking brand new. Endeck is easily cleaned with just the spray of a hose or for stubborn stains, using a mild soap and water.
Endeck decking has excellent slip resistance when either wet or dry thanks to the deeply embossed woodgrain texture on both sides.
Because Endeck is 100% Cellular PVC and completely free from organic fillers such as wood flour or rice hulls, it is impervious to insects including termites. No chemicals needed!
Unlike other deck materials, Endeck remains cooler to the touch even on hot summer days and contains no chemicals from preservatives or sealers that could transfer to skin or clothing. Endeck will not splinter and contains no stiffeners such as fiberglass which could cause skin irritation making your deck safe for family enjoyment!
Endeck decking employs our exclusive HardCover technology capstock and is extremely stain and scratch resistant. Endeck is able to withstand all conditions including moving deck furniture, wine spills, or dropping a greasy burger. We recommend prompt cleanup for best results.
A rubber backed mat and some vinyl or polypropylene-backed products used on top of Endeck decking will cause a reaction with the PVC material causing discoloration. A woven mat made of colorfast natural fibers is recommended to prevent this occurrence. In the event that a rubber mat was accidentally placed upon the deck, in some situations exposure to UV light and heat or waving a heat gun on a low setting about 6 to 8 inches away from the surface with continuous motion, may help to alleviate or offset the discoloration.
Yes, Endeck’s rugged outer HardCover Capstock will stand up to reasonable powerwashing. If pressure washing, use a wide fan tip, at low pressure (under 1200 psi) and keep the tip at least 12” above the deck. However, you should not need to use a pressure washer to clean your deck. A periodic hosing off with a soap and water solution is adequate for most conditions.
Endeck is composed of 100% cellular PVC which does not support mold or mildew growth. No moisture can penetrate into the decking material which is one of the main reasons marinas love Endeck decking. Spores simply cannot take hold and penetrate in the material. However, if dirt or environmental residue is allowed to accumulate on the deck surface, that material could grow mold and would simply need to be sprayed off with a mild detergent solution.
Endeck is engineered to handle hot desert sun to salt coastal climates to the deep snows of the tundra and is even used on docks and marinas due to its excellent performance. Endeck outperform other decking with its limited thermal expansion at 1/16” over wide temperature spread.
Our Endeck deck boards will outperform wood and composite materials requiring no upkeep with minimal fading. We’re so confident that we offer a 30 Year Fade Warranty on our darker Forest Series colors. Details are outlined in our Forest Series Warranty document. Rest easy knowing you can have an exotic hardwood aesthetic without the need to annually apply stain.
No special tools are needed to cut or install Endeck decking. Using the same tools as you would for a wood deck, you can easily cut, shape, fasten, nail or screw without worrying about splits. No pre-drilling is necessary.
Many types of fasteners are available for use with Endeck Decking such as Starborn/Headcote Decking screws, Starborn Pro-plug, Hid-fast, Camo and other equivalents. Please refer to our Fastener sheet under our Resources tab for further recommendations. Always make sure the fasteners you use are rated for your environment and also the treated substructure on which you’re installing.
We recommend standard joist spacing of 16” On Center spacing for residential projects and 12” spacing for commercial projects. This is standard spacing for a typical wood deck board. Please see Installation Instructions for further details and recommendations.
Endeck deck boards are 1” x 5.5” and available in 12’, 16’ and 20 ‘ lengths.
Yes Endeck fascia is available in all colors to use for covering of band boards or ripping to make stair risers. Endeck Fascia boards measure 7/16” x 11 ¾” x 12 ft.
Yes! Even though Endeck is a very rigid board, it can be heated and thermoformed for unique designs and custom products. Heat blankets or make shift job site ovens will be needed for your contractor to accomplish this. Contact us for further details and recommendations.
Absolutely! Endeck’s embossed wood grain provides an excellent slip resistant surface both wet and dry. Also the Hardcover Capstock provides a very durable, ultra low maintenance surface for decades of performance.
Yes! Endeck boards are Dual Sided/Reversible with our embossed woodgrain on both sides, making it ideal for Privacy Screen, Fencing, Outdoor Showers or any project where both sides of the board will be visible. Eastern Metal Supply offers our Universal Enclosure System to accommodate Endeck boards being used in both a vertical and horizontal installation. Please see our Resources tab for further details on the Aluminum Universal Enclosure System.
Endeck is made in Florida with domestically sourced materials.
Yes! Endeck is distributed in Canada through National Forest Products.