1. Why should I choose Forexia®?

Forexia® is a product coming from a perfect blending of natural wood flour with a special type of High Density Polyethylene in powder form, combining the advantages and strengths of both materials.

Appearance
There is no noticeable difference with exotic woods, suitable for external use. Moreover Forexia® presents uniformity in color for all of its available colors that match the esthetic needs of any external area.

Mechanical Resistance
The presence of the polyethylene in the formulation of Forexia® enhances or protects all physical and mechanical properties of natural wood. It is thus heavier than any type of wood and resists better on top loading.

Protection to solar UV radiation
Special additives are inside the polyethylene resulting to a remarkable UV resistance that helps to preserve colors “alive” for much-much longer than natural woods, which normally turn gray due to weathering.

Resistance to Humidity
Water is no threat to Forexia®, it cannot be absorbed and therefore it will never rot or bend.

Protection from fungus or parasites
Again the presence of polyethylene does not allow humidity to penetrate Forexia®, so live organisms like fungus, parasites, etc cannot find the suitable environment to grow or develop.

Security
Forexia® is not slippery and it will not peel or present cracks. It is therefore absolutely safe to walk barefoot and enjoy it without any fear.

No need for maintenance (see installation instructions).

Certification of Quality
Natural wood types available in the decking market today are unlikely certified for their properties, their origin and consumers who decide to buy it receive no assurance for quality. Forexia® is a product of specifications and has been tested and certified by several European Institutes like the French CTBA (Centre Technique du Bois et de l’Ameublement). When buying it, you know all about its quality.

2. Could I paint it or varnish it?

Forexia® does not need to be painted or varnished. Its surface is already treated and needs no further protection by adding any kind of Chemicals. As it is mainly consisted by wood and even if we do not recommend it, you may treat just like any other type of natural wood, if you wish, without any problem.

3. Which aspect is covered by the Guarantee?

Forexia® is covered by a 25 year Guarantee that is valid from the date of purchase and concerns damages origin from the attack of fungus or any other kind of parasites. It is limited to the replacement of the damaged planks. Guarantee is not valid in case installation is done without following producer’s instructions.

4. What kind of equipment should I use to place Forexia®;

The same tools used to shape, screw, drill or cut any type of natural wood, the same you may use to place Forexia®. It is recommended to use steel saws.

5. How do I clean or maintain Forexia®;

Forexia® needs the absolute minimum of maintenance to enable you enjoying it for many-many years. We recommend washing it once a year (preferably during spring time) by using water and a broom.

  • You may use a metallic blade to clean the gaps between the planks and preserve the right drainage of the water.
  • For simple cleaning you may use standard mild type commercial detergents.
  • For more complicated stains you can use detergents based on chlorine.
  • Greasy stains must be cleaned as soon as possible, as it happens with all kind of floors. If you cannot remove it with standard detergents for oil or grease, you may use a metallic brush. The initial color of Forexia® will return after few weeks of exposure to sunlight.
  • Never use solvents.
  • Scratches need a simple brushing with a metallic brush to disappear.

Forexia® deck needs no special protection (no varnishes, no chemicals).

6. What is “Strandex” technology?

Company Strandex disposes a 20 year experience by designing and building equipment to blend and mold (extrude) materials, sometimes so foreign to each other, (such as HDPE and wood flour into extruded deck planks). Forexia® is a technical masterpiece we could not imagine in the past of so uniform, compact and homogeneous, with one and the same structure all over the internal and external surface in absolute harmony and perfection.