Various factors – appealing appearance, technical parameters, durability – are considered when choosing the material for the construction of a staircase. The most traditional material of choice is wood. Apart from a number of advantages, however, it also has disadvantages: poor moisture resistance, susceptibility to the growth of fungi and mould, and an increased risk of fire. Certainly, there are versatile chemicals available to protect wood, but any piece of wood must be treated regularly. Nowadays, modern technology allows the use of materials that do not have the disadvantages associated with wood. Wood-polymer composite is among such materials. This material is most frequently marketed under the abbreviation WPC. Wood-polymer composite is a material that has achieved enormous success in recent years in the building materials industry. Composite staircase steps are an outstanding and succinct solution for the construction of outdoor stairs, as they allow for aesthetic and durable performance.
WPC steps are a guarantee of robustness.
Selecting materials for the staircase is always challenging. Craftsmen who assemble steps from conventional boards have to spend more time and effort for their assembly. With WPC steps from EcoDeckProfile, this challenge is greatly simplified. The steps are 314 mm wide and ready to install. It perfectly matches the thickness, colour and design of the 25 mm thick EcoDeckProfile terrace board. The ready-made step has an excellent appearance, high durability, is non-slip and requires minimal time to install.
WPC steps are extremely favoured on the market, as installation is easy, composite steps are sufficiently practical, easy to clean, fit in well with any design, and generally appear valuable.
WPC is manufactured using approx. 55 % hardwood flour, approx. 30 % synthetic polymers – high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and around 15 % mineral substances and processing agents. These substances include colour pigments, UV absorbers and various stabilisers, as well as adhesives, antifungal agents and flame retardants, which give the WPC stairs their superior technical characteristics.
Features and characteristics of WPC composite steps
The manufacture of wood-polymer composite products meets high technical specifications, such as:
- high abrasion resistance;
- easy and convenient maintenance;
- easy installation. Ready-to-install WPC steps make installation easier and therefore save time during installation.
Meanwhile, with all this going on, the material has a series of benefits that set it apart from other building materials.
These include the following characteristics:
- The wear period is much longer than that of its wooden counterpart.
WPC steps are designed to be durable for decades of service.
- Resistant to cracking and chipping.
- They are not affected by insects, fungi or mould.
- Special chemical reagents ensure that this material is resistant to heat and moisture and does not undergo atmospheric influences. Since the composite board withstands various natural factors perfectly and is adjusted for use even in extreme weather conditions.
- A crucial factor is the non-slip surface. The main advantage is safety for human health. Composite steps are considered to be harmless for both children and animals. They have been tested repeatedly for toxicity and can be considered an environmentally friendly material.
- Perfectly integrate into any interior or landscape. As composite stairs perfectly match any material – stone, brick, metal, glass or concrete.
- High resistance to all kinds of chemicals. For this reason, WPC stairs are perfectly suitable for constructions which are frequently exposed to these influences, e.g. swimming pools.
- WPC boards do not require any special cleaning agents.
The high level of durability and practicality will be appreciated by all owners, as the surface can be cleaned with water and any detergent, as the wood composite resists this type of treatment exceptionally well.
The company EcoDeckProfile offers composite stairs that will be perfect for any kind of staircase.
As well as an impressive range of benefits, these include resistance to sunlight and the absence of a tendency to warp. Crucially, they retain their original colour for many years.
The company EcoDeckProfile applied the utmost efforts to meet the needs of customers, in order to create a high-quality staircase with an eye-catching appearance of the steps.
The greatest advantage of this product among others is its long service life, since for steps, this feature is one of their highest priorities.
EcoDeckProfile composite steps are perfect for the construction of walkways in country houses, recreational areas and for the arrangement of descents to a variety of ponds.
You can purchase ready-made steps from WPC in our company. The company EcoDeckProfile always takes into account the requirements of our customers and monitors fashion trends in the construction industry, offering current colours and surface structures of WPC products. WPC products are available from stock in the following shades: trendy variations of brown – from “bitter chocolate” to “light beige” or the very popular grey – from “charcoal black” to “light ash”.
