Elegance monoextruded decking boards

Yes — and in several ways, it performs even better. A solid grooved composite deck board offers mechanical resistance comparable to ipé or teak, without requiring any chemical treatment and with a 25-year warranty.

Exotic hardwoods (ipé, teak, cumaru) are renowned for their hardness and natural durability. Grooved composite decking matches them on all these points — while eliminating their maintenance constraints.

Strength and durability

• Solid board (not hollow): load capacity up to 500 kg/m² (uniformly distributed load)
• Rot-proof: resistant to frost, moisture, and mould — without treatment
• Does not turn grey: colour is through-coloured and homogeneous throughout the board
• 25-year warranty — lifespan comparable to maintained exotic hardwood, without maintenance costs

What the grooved finish adds

• Grooved surface: excellent slip resistance barefoot or with shoes, resistant to everyday impacts
• Hidden fasteners: refined appearance with no visible screws
• Can be worked like wood: ripping, drilling, curved cuts possible

What grooved composite eliminates

• No annual treatment required (oil, stain, saturator) — unlike exotic hardwoods that require maintenance once or twice a year
• No splinter risk
• 100 % recyclable at end of life (Silvadec Recompose-it programme)

The structured finish. Its textured grain reproduces the patterns of natural wood, while its surface gradually develops a patina over time, becoming smoother and more natural season after season — a controlled ageing process that enhances the wood effect without its drawbacks.

Structured finish — The strongest wood effect

• Textured surface inspired by the grain and veins of natural wood
• Surface gradually softens and develops a patina over time for a more natural appearance
• Colorado Brown and Exotic Brown shades visually resemble untreated ipé or teak
• Ideal for those seeking the appearance of wood without the maintenance commitment

Grooved finish — The timeless option

• Parallel grooves reminiscent of traditional timber decking
• Recognised and timeless appearance often associated with exotic hardwood terraces
• Good impact resistance — similar to dense hardwood behaviour

Smooth finish — The most contemporary

• Flat and minimalist surface, visually further from solid wood
• Ideal for modern, minimalist, or Scandinavian-inspired projects
• Freedom to combine widths (138 and 180 mm) or finishes

In all cases, the colour is through-coloured: it does not fade like oiled wood and does not turn grey like untreated timber.

No — provided you choose certified composite decking. Silvadec Elegance smooth boards achieve excellent slip-resistance ratings in compliance with current standards, both barefoot and with shoes, even in wet conditions.

Why smooth composite decking provides slip resistance

• The composite texture (wood fibres + polymer) naturally creates a micro-texture invisible to the eye but effective in use
• The surface does not become slippery like soap when wet, unlike some woods or outdoor tiles
• Slip-resistance tests are carried out under wet conditions — this is the standard reference framework

Comparison with other materials

• Wet solid wood: slippery, especially with moss or algae
• Outdoor tiles: variable slip resistance, often insufficient barefoot
• Silvadec smooth composite: certified slip resistance compliant with standards, ideal barefoot

Installation recommendations for higher-risk areas

• Maintain regular spacing between boards to facilitate water drainage
• Clean the terrace at least once a year to prevent the accumulation of organic deposits
• For enhanced safety requirements (children, elderly people), choose grooved or structured finishes, or compatible anti-slip inserts

Yes — and this is one of the major advantages of composite decking compared to solid wood. The three Elegance finishes (grooved, smooth, structured) share the same colours and dimensions, allowing them to be freely combined on the same terrace without colour mismatch or technical constraints.

What you can combine

• 138 mm and 180 mm widths in matching colours — to create visual rhythm or define areas
• Smooth and grooved finishes — to create patterns or visual separation between terrace and pathway
• Structured finish around the pool with smooth or grooved decking on the main terrace — without colour discontinuity

Layout examples

• Alternating 138 / 180 mm boards: graphic and modern appearance that enhances large spaces
• Grooved border around a smooth terrace: defines the area and improves edge grip
• Structured finish around the pool, smooth finish on the terrace: colour consistency with two distinct uses

All Elegance boards use the same installation system (hidden clips, composite or aluminium joists) and the same finishing accessories. There are no technical restrictions when mixing finishes — only aesthetic choices.

Yes — a solid composite board can be worked exactly like solid timber. It can be cut, ripped, drilled, planed, and lightly sanded in case of superficial scratches using standard woodworking tools. This versatility is specific to solid boards: hollow boards do not allow the same operations.

What can be done with a solid composite board

• Rip cutting: to adapt to space constraints or create custom-width boards
• Angled or curved cuts: ideal for rounded terraces, pool surrounds, or island layouts
• Drilling: for recessed lighting, anchoring systems, or irrigation equipment
• Planing: to adjust thickness or align thresholds
• Sanding: for superficial scratches, always brush or sand in the longitudinal direction to restore a uniform appearance

Difference compared to hollow boards

• Hollow boards cannot be sanded effectively because the surface layer is thin and wears quickly
• Drilling hollow boards creates cavities that may retain moisture
• Rip cutting is possible, but hollow edges are less aesthetically pleasing to finish

Precautions when working with composite

• Use saw blades designed for composite materials (fine carbide teeth)
• Sand only in the longitudinal direction — never across the fibres
• After end cuts, install matching end caps or edge finishes

This flexibility makes it possible to integrate stairs, cuts around posts, or complex curved shapes — designs that are difficult to achieve with hollow decking boards.