High-quality decking is absolutely safe for use outdoors or inside the house, by water bodies and swimming pools, in shopping centres and even on children’s playgrounds.
There are many aspects that make this innovative material the ideal eco choice:
No harmful impurities
High quality decking boards do not contain harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, phthalates or heavy metals. This is what makes them safe for people, animals and the environment.
Therefore, when you choose a composite from brands such as Bruggan or Legro, you can be sure of their quality and absolute safety.
Resistance to fungus and mould
At the production stage, special environmentally safe additives are added to the composition of the decking to prevent the development of microorganisms. This reduces the risk of allergic reactions or contamination by harmful bacteria.
Fire safety
Made of composite materials, ecological terraces have a higher resistance to fire compared to natural wood. This makes them safer to use and protected from burning.
Safety at the production stage
Natural wood requires very careful care every season. Impregnation, varnishing, UV protection and protection against mould and fungus.
In contrast, composite is protected by special additives at the production stage. Therefore, over time, it does not require any intervention with chemicals every spring.
Mechanical properties
Terrace boards are generally highly resistant to mechanical damage, in particular scratches and dents, which is important especially in areas with high loads such as terraces, walkways or balconies.
Recycled materials
Terrace boards are made from wood flour, which is the residue from the production of wood. This significantly contributes to reducing waste and utilising materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or in nature.
Reduced deforestation
As many ecological decking boards are made from recycled wood, this reduces the need to cut down live trees for production.
Environmental resistance
Thanks to their resistance to moisture, temperature changes, UV and fungi, decking boards do not decompose over time, do not emit toxic substances and do not degrade air quality.
In short, an environmentally friendly decking board is a material that combines durability, low environmental impact and health safety.
However, it is important to make sure that the decking has quality certificates and meets environmental standards, as not all products on the market can be equally safe. If a board is made from low-quality materials or without proper testing, it could have potentially dangerous components.
Bruggan and Legro terrace systems fulfil all the highest quality and environmental standards and are certified accordingly.
