Health and Safety
Yes, Cladco fibre cement wall cladding boards can be cut. When cutting, fine dust is released into the air - this mineral itself is harmless, however dangerous if inhaled and will constitute a health hazard. A Level P3 respiratory protective mask should be worn when cutting the boards. The boards must be cut outside and it is recommended to use a wet saw to reduce dust particles. Further information and other applicable legislative requirements can be found by visiting the health and safety executive page of the gov.uk website.
Placing a firepit on your composite decking boards is not recommended. Cladco composite decking boards are made with a mixture of natural fibres which are not fire-resistant and plastics which would melt under intense heat. Find out more about composite decking here.
Our composite boards have low-slip properties when installed with the narrow grooves facing up. However, like anything, extra care must be taken when the boards are wet as there may be an increased slip risk in adverse weather such as frost or rain.
Yes, composite decking boards can easily be cut using traditional wood cutting saws and tools. If cutting boards to size, be sure to install the boards directly after cutting. Please refer to HSE for further health and safety guidelines.
The narrow grooved side of our Signature boards and ProDeck boards is low-slip, due to increased water run-off. The woodgrain side of these boards do not have low-slip properties. We recommend installing our decking boards at a slight angle for water run-off to prevent standing water from freezing and becoming slippery.
As our composite fencing boards contain wood, they are not fire rated.
As with most outdoor garden products, composite decking can become warm if exposed to direct sunlight, especially in the darker colour ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to cut boards to length for customers and boards cannot be cut on our premises. They can be easily cut with a traditional saw, and care must be taken when doing so.
Customers are unable to cut any product on our premises. This is against our health and safety practices and will not be allowed.
As our composite cladding boards contain wood, they are not fire rated.
As our composite decking boards contain wood, they are not fire rated.
Like any material left in the hot sun for hours at a time, Composite Decking can get hot, however lighter colours are less likely to retain heat as much as the darker colours can.
Composite decking is perfectly safe for children and pets, unlike timber decking it will not splinter ensuring children and pets are safe from potential danger. Use composite decking clips on your Signature composite deck or ProDeck hidden clips when installing your ProDeck boards to hide the screws from view and increase the safety of children and pets underfoot. Find out more about pets and your composite deck here.
