Innovative Decking Solutions

Jan 17, 2025

Many of the traditional Decking Solutions throughout the industry are faced with long-term maintenance or sustainability issues. These include:  

Softwood Decking: While beautiful and natural, softwood decking solutions require regular maintenance and upkeep. Because these are untreated products, they are more susceptible to rot and decay when exposed to the elements.   

Ipe Decking: In November 2024, Ipe was added to the CITES Appendix II—effectively decreasing its availability as it is now classified as a threatened species if trade is not regulated. As trade restrictions are implemented, Ipe’s supply is significantly limited. 

Fiber Cement: Although durable and low-maintenance, Fiber Cement decking is made from cellulose fiber, sand, silica, and cement. It is not sustainably produced from organic materials and must be installed with extra care to prevent the spreading of silica dust.   

Today, Decking projects need new, resilient solutions which perform at the same high standards. We proudly offer sustainable modified lumber products like Accoya® Wood, Klaaswood® Thermally Modified Lumber, and Americana™ by Bingaman.  

Accoya® Wood

Accoya® is a softwood lumber product that is modified through a non-toxic process called acetylation. This groundbreaking technology modifies the wood uniformly through its cross section, creating an extremely strong and durable wood that is uniquely rot and water resistant, durable, and versatile. Sustainably sourced, and with a low total lifetime carbon cost, Accoya® actively contributes to a circular, bio-based economy as a truly sustainable building material. 

Accoya® also offers Color Grey, a product which delivers a durable and beautiful surface material for its lifetime, with no upkeep or refinishing needed. With its ultimate color consistency and quality from surface to core, the stunning Color Grey delivers a premium look with little maintenance required.  

Klaaswood® Thermally Modified Wood

Combining innovation, beauty, and sustainability, Klaaswood® is an exceptional decking product. Made from domestic Pine, this product is modified using a proprietary 2nd Generation Hydrolysis process, placing the raw Pine under high pressure and heat. This modification technique effectively creates a wood product with a Class 1 Durability rating without the need for harmful chemical additives. Klaaswood® Modified Wood consumes less energy as there is no re-introduction of moisture through steam, and it saves production time—bringing thermally modified lumber into a new era of efficiency and sustainability.  

Americana™ Decking

Constructed from locally and sustainably harvested Pennsylvania hardwood, Americana™ Thermally Modified is designed to be highly customizable and easy to install. This product is created using a completely non-toxic process, with the only ingredients being heat, steam, and time—resulting in a change to the molecular structure of wood. Americana™ is resistant to water, insects, and decay. Extend the longevity and beauty of outdoor living spaces with Americana™, a domestically sourced and sustainable decking solution made from Pennsylvania Ash and Red Oak.  

We support the governance of legal and sustainable forestry and trade, as well as protecting human rights throughout the supply chain. We will continue to Deliver the Difference with ethical and sustainable alternatives like Accoya® Wood, Klaaswood®, and  Americana™ by Bingaman


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