Imaginative and stylish solutions
Dakota Living offers an extensive range of high-quality and stylish products made entirely from wood-plastic composite (WPC). Our decking, edgeboards, fencing and cladding products are made in Europe to the highest quality standards.
All of our WPC products are made for Nordic climates using 60% wood, 30% plastic and 10% additives to provide a natural wood appearance along with exceptional durability and performance. Manufacturing takes place in a ISO9001-2015 certified factory.
Authentic wooden look - enjoy the beauty of natural wood without the drawbacks.
Superior supports - our all aluminium support beams (with pedestal adjustment) will not twist, rust or decay thereby offering great stability and ease of installation.
Exceptional durability - resistant to weathering, warping, and surface separation.
Minimal maintenance - no oiling, staining, or slippery surfaces, even in wet conditions.
Cost efficient - long lasting performance reduces lifetime maintenance costs.
Bespoke finish - custom graining and production is available for larger projects.
We can supply decking boards in standard 4.2m or 2m lengths.
The advantages of 2m length decking boards include:
- Lighter and easier to handle. Boards will fit into standard lifts and stairwells allowing easier access to roof decks.
- Lower delivery costs - will fit into most standard cars.
- Enables installation with matching end and side gaps between planks for neater looking finishes.
Expansion gaps
Depending on the outdoor temperature, the following recommended gaps should be left between decking joints.
| EXPANSION GAPS (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation Temperature | Board length | |||
| 1.0 m | 2.0 m | 3.0 m | 4.2 m | |
| 10°C | 2 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 8.4 mm |
| 20°C | 1.5 mm | 3 mm | 4.5 mm | 6.3 mm |
| 25°C | 1 mm | 2 mm | 3 mm | 4.2 mm |
| 30°C | 0.5 mm | 1 mm | 1.5 mm | 2.1 mm |
Dakota Living redefines outdoor living and architectural design by providing modern, sustainable, safe, and hassle free solutions.
Why choose Dakota Living WPC?
| Dakota Living WPC | Wood | Plastic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural look and feel | x | x | |
| Highly resistant | x | x | |
| Low maintenance | x | x | |
| Weatherproof | x | x | |
| Low maintenance | x | x | |
| Non-slip | x | ||
| High strength and density | x | x | |
| Easy to install | x | x | |
| Insect resistant | x | x | |
| Rot proof | x | x | |
| Splinter free | x | x | |
| Waterproof | x | x | |
| Anti-reflective | x | x | x |
| UV and colour stable | x | x | |
| Eco friendly (recycled) | x | x | |
| Surface treatment | x | x | x |
Fire rating
WPC products offer superior fire rating when compared to traditional timber. All of our products are rated Class C (EN 13501-1) with the exception of the GIGA SHIELD range which is rated Class D (EN 13501-1) due to the extra surface coating. WPC products with a Class B rating, if required, can be manufactured on request.