Due to Millboard decking being made from a composite material, it does tend to be warmer than timber when under direct sunlight – and this is more noticeable with the darker coloured composites. Caution should be taken in the heat.

Millboard is made from a resin mineral composition, meaning it is more stable when compared to timber or composites based on timber. Millboard recommends a 4mm gap between the sides of boards and 1mm gap between the ends of the boards, while a 10mm gap should be left between the boards and any solid surface to support drainage. This is all handled by our team at Walker Landscape and Design when installing your boards. 

Millboard composite decking is topped with a unique Lastane material, which is resistant to light marks such as food and drinks spills and everyday wear and tear. However, anything that is dragged across the decking can leave a dent, so be careful if you plan to move furniture. Further, sharp objects such as animal claws or metal planters can also impact the decking. 

We recommend that anything spilled on the Millboard decking is removed as soon as possible and that the decking is covered and protected if you’re having surrounded building or landscaping works completed post-installation of your Millboard decking.

When your boards are first installed, they still have a ‘release agent’ on the surface from the manufacturing process. This can result in a shiny or oily finish when brand new, however this will wear off over a 6-8 week period. 

When your boards are first installed, they have what they call a ‘release agent’ on the surface. This means that the water will form beads over the surface of the boards. This will naturally come off over a 6-8 week period based on natural weathering and usage. Once the release agent has come off, the water will dissipate across the board’s surface.

It is worth noting that composite decking will always incur a slightly increased amount of surface water, due to it being made from a non-porous composition. We recommend that surface water is removed with a brush or large squeegee, while frost and ice should be removed by spreading white salt across the boards. 

Yes, due to the texture and materials of Millboard composite decking, it has high resistance to algae growth, which means it is incredibly slip resistant. 

Great news – you can use a Solus fire pit  (or any other fire pit) on top of your Millboard decking. You will simply need to ensure the fire pit is on a porcelain or cement tile/slab. This area needs to extend roughly 1m further than the width of the fire pit to ensure that any embers or burning material do not come into contact with the boards. If embers or burning material does fall onto the boards, it will need to be immediately removed to prevent any damage or lasting marks.