The Best Composite Decking for Full Sun
During warmer months, homeowners typically wonder what the best composite decking for full sun is. With any decking surface, heat from the sun can build up and make it hot to the touch. If you plan on building an outdoor living space, you want a decking material that can withstand the sun and stay cooler to the touch.
Join us as we explore the best composite decking for full sun and the advantages it offers compared to some of the other options out there.
Envision’s Composite Decking with Cool Tread Technology™ Is the Best Choice for Full Sun
With three new colors in our Distinction Collection that feature our new Cool Tread Technology, these composite deck boards are the perfect blend of comfort and beauty to truly stand out from the rest. The surface of Cool Tread composite decking stays up to 25% cooler, while also providing 25% more traction and 61% less moisture absorption than average leading competitors. That means more opportunities to enjoy the deck and less risk of the surface being too hot in direct sunlight*.
This new composite decking is part of our Distinction Collection and is available in three colors that incorporate beautiful and on-trend color tones. Each one is designed for style and built to perform in full sun:
- Hampton Dunes: A beautiful collection of sandy tones that remind you of a stroll on the beach just after sunrise.
- Nantucket Shore: Warm grey tones that offer a calming presence like the light mist rolling off the shore.
- Seaside Pier: A greige color blend that mimics the character and charm found in a perfectly weathered boardwalk.
Composite Decking Offers Fade Resistance from the Sun
When you’re looking for the best decking material for your project, fade resistance matters. With traditional wood decking, exposure to direct sunlight often causes the color in the boards to fade. Over time, the wooden deck won’t have that same “new” look and may split and splinter, require re-staining, or even replacement.
Envision composite decking with Cool Tread Technology is designed to hold up in the sun. Composite deck boards are known to have fade resistance, don’t splinter, and are low maintenance. You can expect our decking to keep its color longer, protecting the unique aesthetic of the outdoor living space and helping preserve the home’s value.
Light-Colored Composite Deck Boards Are Better for Full Sun
Part of the reasoning behind the new Distinction Cool Tread colors is that lighter colored deck boards naturally stay cooler in the sun. On average, darker colors absorb more heat than lighter ones. That means decking colors with darker tones likely don’t stay as cool when exposed to direct sunlight.
Darker colored decking (like many traditional woods) won’t just get hotter quickly; they may also maintain that heat longer than lighter tones. Cool Tread Technology is built into the cap of the boards, meaning our composite decking will look great and help you enjoy more sunny days in your dream outdoor living space.
Cool Tread composite decking also does more than stay cool under the sun. When it is hot outside, many people find a body of water like a pool to relax. Our new decking helps there too. The deep non-repeating grain helps the deck boards have 25% more slip resistance than the average competitor. Plus, you won’t have to worry about water getting on the deck. Cool Tread deck boards absorb 61% less moisture, giving your deck more longevity.
Order a Sample of New Cool Tread Composite Decking
Ready to get your outdoor living project started? See some of the best composite decking for full sun for yourself by ordering a Cool Tread sample today! Everyone at Envision is excited to introduce Cool Tread Technology to our Distinction Collection.
