Novation:
The newest member to Royal Outdoor Products, Novation is a solid board alternative decking similar in nature to the popular “composite” decking. Made of cellular vinyl, the Novation decking looks more like wood but with many of the vinyl decking advantages. It installs like wood decking and its solid construction eliminates the need to trim it out like the Brock and Deckle products but wide fascia boards made of the same material and color as the decking gives you the option. The main portion f the board is encapsulated in a harder product giving it a very durable surface. Available in four colors: Graystone, Kanyon, Sage and Pebblestone Clay.
Advantages: Looks more like wood than Brock or Deckle. Installs like wood but it will not split when trying to screw down the board at the edge. The decking is very low maintenance and very durable. Its encapsulated design gives it a superior stain and fade resistance and prevents moisture build up and spills from absorbing into the decking compared to wood and traditional composite decking. Novation is available in lengths of 16 and 20 feet.
Disadvantages: Like all solid decking, it is more susceptible to absorption of heat from the sun. The darker the color, the higher the heat gain. This is true of all solid products. You will need to watch the sub-structure construction if you plan on running the decking at an angle as it does not have the same strength as the Deckle. |