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What is NewTechWood UltraShield Naturale composite decking material made of?
NewTechWood UltraShield Naturale has a core of plastic and wood fiber, capped all 360-degrees in plastic. All plastic utilized is 95% recycled material. More information about the composition of the material is available here: https://www.newtechwood.com/us/ultrashield-advantage.html.
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Is NewTechWood composite material like wood?
Yes and no. NewTechWood material is a combination of wood and plastic that has unique advantages of both. You can learn more about this material on our website, at https://www.newtechwood.com/about-us/ultrashield-advantage/. We also have a blog entry about this topic on our website here: https://www.newtechwood.com/can-you-work-with-composites/.
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In what colors do NewTechWood products come?
To review your color options, please check out the corresponding product pages for the deck boards, deck tiles, siding, and garden products on this website. If you do not see the color in which you are interested, please review our Special Order colors.
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How do I clean NewTechWood composite material?
NewTechWood material can be cleaned with dish soap and water.
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Can NewTechWood composite material be painted?
Our composite material cannot be painted. Paint will not stick to the composite material, although certain plastic-specific paints may last longer than others. Nevertheless, it is not advised to paint the material as it will not stay painted. If you have a particular color in mind, please contact us with more information.
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Is NewTechWood siding completely waterproof?
No, it is not. NewTechWood cladding is designed to be used as a rain screen, and as such will provide some barrier against water, but not total protection. You will want to install our siding in conjunction with a waterproof barrier.
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Are NewTechWood composite boards UV resistant?
Yes! Technology innovations behind NewTechWood provide our boards great UV resistance. We have tested direct UV on our boards for hundreds of hours with minimal change (see more here: https://www.newtechwood.com/ultrashield-tests/#test4). In fact, we also offer a limited warranty regarding stain and fade resistance.
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Is this material slippery when wet?
While all composite material has some slipperiness, especially when wet, the degree to which you may feel it is slippery varies based on the contact material (i.e. the material on the bottom of your shoe). We would not anticipate an excessive level of slipperiness with this material, and in fact you may find some of it mitigated by the grain pattern. If you have specific concerns, we encourage you to test a sample.
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What is the best practice for installing decking?
We recommend working from the outside inwards, starting at the furthest end of the deck and working back towards the wall of the structure.
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Can NewTechWood decking be installed on both wood frames and metal frames?
Yes, as long as it is installed correctly, NewTechWood decking can be installed on both wood and metal framing. Please note that for metal framing you would have to use self-tapping screws.
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Where can I get samples of NewTechWood products?
Some Home Depot stores, Lowe’s stores, and distributors carry samples of NewTechWood. You can also request samples on our website: https://www.newtechwood.com/shop/.
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Where can I find warranty information for your products?
Warranty documents are available in our downloads library at https://www.newtechwood.com/downloads-library/.
