WPC composite decking — inland-China factory-direct to Ireland & the UK
Capped WPC (wood-plastic composite) decking — co-extruded boards with an integrated wear-and-weather cap, matching joists, hidden fixing clips, and edge trims — is the premium-spec low-maintenance alternative to timber decking. The product is dominantly produced in inland-China extrusion clusters supplying European landscape and outdoor-living markets. Ériu Sourcing sources capped composite decking direct for Irish landscape contractors, decking installers, builders' merchants, hospitality outdoor specialists, and developers.
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- Inland-China composite-extrusion clusters — Henan, Anhui, Hebei Manufacturing region
- 4–6 weeks production Production lead time
- EN + CE Compliance verified at factory
Inland-China composite-extrusion clusters — Henan, Anhui, Hebei
The inland-China composite-decking cluster runs co-extrusion lines producing capped WPC — a wood-flour-and-HDPE core with a co-extruded polymer cap that resists fade, stain, scratch, and mould far better than first-generation uncapped WPC. The premium-spec capped product is what European landscape architects and the premium outdoor-living trade require. Ériu sources exclusively from the capped-WPC premium end and verifies cap thickness, slip resistance, and weathering performance at the factory.
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Built for Irish trade buyers, not consumers
- ✓ Irish landscape contractors and outdoor-living installers
- ✓ Decking and garden-build specialists
- ✓ Builders' merchants and timber-merchant trade
- ✓ Hospitality outdoor-area contractors (hotels, bars, restaurants)
- ✓ Residential developers (balcony and terrace decking)
- ✓ Marine, dock, and boardwalk contractors
Technical specification
| Board profiles | Solid and hollow-core; 140 / 150 mm width; 21 / 23 / 25 mm thickness; lengths to 5.8 m |
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| Surface | Co-extruded cap — wood-grain embossed or brushed; double-sided (grooved + woodgrain) reversible |
| Colours | Warm walnut, charcoal anthracite, light grey, weathered teak, redwood |
| Fixing system | Hidden stainless / composite clip system; matching fascia board, edge trim, and joist |
| Slip resistance | Tested to EN 13893 / pendulum PTV; suited to wet Irish outdoor conditions |
| MOQ | Single container — ~25 tonnes / ~250–300 linear metres of completed deck per 40HQ |
What we verify at the factory — before the container is sealed
- EN 15534-4 — WPC decking profiles — Characterisation and specification
- EN 15534-1 — WPC general test methods
- EN 13501-1 — Reaction to fire classification
- EN 13893 — Slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces
- CE marking + EU Declaration of Performance per CPR (EU) 305/2011
- EN 16472 — Accelerated weathering / colour-fastness verification
Goods that fail compliance or pre-shipment QC stay in China at the factory's cost — you do not pay freight on non-compliant product.
Ask about compliance documentation →What this lands at in Ireland
Capped WPC decking boards with the hidden-clip fixing system ship factory-direct from the inland-China cluster at approximately €9 to €14 per linear metre FOB factory, landing in Ireland at approximately €13 to €19 per linear metre after freight, duty, VAT and customs. Irish decking-trade pricing for equivalent capped-composite specification typically runs €34 to €48 per linear metre — a landed-cost saving of 55–65%. The saving is largest on premium double-capped boards where the Irish trade margin is thickest.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 4–6 weeks production + 4–5 weeks sea freight (Shanghai → Dublin).
Decking boards ship banded by colour on heat-treated wooden pallets inside a 40HQ container — a typical container holds ~25 tonnes, enough for approximately 250–300 m² of completed deck plus matching joists, clips, fascia, and trim. Ériu consolidates the full deck bill-of-materials (boards, sub-frame, fixings, edge trim) into a single shipment and coordinates Dublin Port reception and inland delivery.
Construction Materials — sourcing questions answered
How does inland-China capped WPC decking compare to Trex, Millboard, or Composite Prime?
The premium-spec end of the inland-China cluster produces capped WPC decking comparable to Trex or Composite Prime in cap durability, fade and stain resistance, slip performance, and colour realism. Millboard (a polyurethane-mineral product) is a different material category. The cluster also produces commodity uncapped WPC that weathers faster — Ériu sources exclusively from the capped-WPC premium end and verifies cap thickness and weathering data at the factory.
Is capped composite decking suitable for the Irish climate?
Yes — capped WPC is well-suited to the wet, high-UV, freeze-thaw Irish climate. The co-extruded cap resists moisture ingress, mould, and fade far better than timber or uncapped WPC, and the boards carry slip-resistance testing (EN 13893) for wet conditions. Premium-spec capped decking typically carries a 25-year residential / 10-year commercial warranty against fade, stain, and structural failure under European-climate exposure.
What is the typical landed-cost saving versus Irish decking-trade pricing?
Typical landed-cost saving is 55–65% versus Irish decking-trade pricing for equivalent capped-composite specification. Boards that cost €34–€48 per linear metre through the Irish trade land factory-direct at €13–€19 per linear metre including all freight, duty, VAT and customs. The saving compounds on full-project orders including sub-frame and fixings.
Does the cluster supply the complete deck system or just boards?
A complete system — capped deck boards, matching composite or aluminium joists, hidden stainless / composite fixing clips, fascia boards, and edge trim — ships consolidated per project from the same cluster. This ensures colour-match and fixing compatibility across the whole deck. Ériu coordinates the full bill-of-materials into a single shipment matched to the deck design.
What board lengths and colours are available?
Boards ship in lengths up to 5.8 m in warm walnut, charcoal anthracite, light grey, weathered teak, and redwood. Many boards are reversible (wood-grain embossed on one face, fine-groove on the other) giving two looks per board. Custom colours are available on larger project orders. Ériu specifies the colour and length schedule to minimise on-site cutting waste.
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