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Terratec Naturals’ Installation Advantage
Terratec’s unique installation system was developed by our
product engineers to ensure your finished deck will look
its best for years to come.
The length of a composite deck board will expand
and contract due to temperature and moisture
changes–in most cases, even more than cedar,
redwood or pine decking will. Many woodbased
composite manufacturers chose to
ignore this reality. Terratec Naturals took this
reality head on and came up with a building
system that does everything possible to
manage this movement.
The Terratec system uses its Quick Clip
fasteners to hold each board in place, but
the clips also allow the boards to move
freely. Each board
is pinned to the center joist of
your substructure, which forces
any expansion to the edge of the
deck and into the open cavity of
the G-Trim where the movement
is hidden from view.
To make installation easier,
Terratec’s Easy as 1, 2, 3 installation
guide will walk you through: how to build
the understructure for your composite deck, how to
install your deck boards, and how to finish it off.
No preservatives or biocides.
Unlike many wood-based composites, you won’t find
any preservatives or biocides in Terratec Naturals. This
is great news if you’re one of the growing number of
people looking for green alternatives.
Composite decking materials can contain 50% wood fiber
or more. This means these composites are susceptible
to wood-type problems like: mold, mildew, bugs, rot,
staining and significant fading. The common way to
prevent this is to add chemicals. Problem is, this only delays
the inevitable. They will eventually become ineffective.
Terratec avoids this problem by using rice hulls. Rice
hulls are naturally resistant to mold, mildew and insects
because they contain virtually no digestible nutrients.
No painting, staining or sealing.
Whether you’re building a deck in a wet, frigid Northwest
climate or in the dry heat of a Southwestern desert, thanks
to rice hulls, Terratec Naturals consistently outperforms
pine, cedar and wood-based composites. And it does so
without ever needing to be painted, stained or sealed.
Never again will you and your family lose a nice summer
weekend to the dreaded task of prepping your deck for
another year. Once your new deck is installed, there’s little
else to do but enjoy it.
No more splinters or cracking.
It’s quite liberating to walk barefoot on your new deck
without having to worry about getting a splinter.
Terratec Naturals Decking and Accessories
1x6 - 12’ 16’ 20’ Decking (Architectural and Traditional)
100 Quick Clips with screws, 1 Driver Bit (for Acrchitectural)
2x4 - 10’ G Trim
1x8 - 12’ Fascia Board
1x8 Fitted End Cap
Screw Hole Plug/screw
5x5 - 53” Post
5x5 Post Skirt
5x5 Post Cap Peaked
Composite Postcap Stainless
Composite Postcap Copper
TerraClassic Hand and Stair Railing
Railing Kit - 6’ (36” and 42” rail height) includes top/bottom rail,
black rail cap, black balusters, rail brackets, center bracket and
screws – posts, skirts and caps sold separately
Stair Rail Adaptor Kit - includes rail brackets, center bracket,
angle adaptors and screws
TBS0311
Eco-friendly
Rice Hull Decking
better for
You and the Planet

Premium decking
made with Rice Hulls
and Recycled Plastic.
MOST
INNOVATIVE
An eco-friendly choice.
Rice hulls are an abundant and
renewable agrifiber (agricultural
fiber). Recycled plastic is the byproduct
of your good efforts to
keep the plastics we use every
day out of our landfills.
Rice hulls are also a by-product.
Rice is one of the world’s
largest major food crops. This
means a plentiful supply of rice hulls already exists, so
no new agricultural land development is needed and no
additional energy is used to grow this ingredient.
Another eco-benefit rice hulls offer is they help Terratec
Naturals last longer without preservatives or biocides.
That means fewer old decks end up in landfills and fewer
unnecessary chemicals leach into our soil.
Classic wood deck appearance.
Terratec’s deep embossed wood grain pattern and rich
wood tones give you a look and feel that, at first glance,
captures the essence of a real wood deck.
Resists stains and fading.
Barbecue sauce, cooking oil and ketchup are no problem
for Terratec. Simply wipe them away with a damp cloth
within 30 minutes. And while the sun will cause some
fading, your cedar and redwood tones will remain.
Easy to maintain.
An occasional power wash and regular sweeping will keep
your deck looking its best.
20 year prorated warranty.
You can count on Terratec Naturals with rice hulls.
Redwood Slate Gray Cedar
Architectural Board Profile
For those who like clean design, we offer our architectural profile. This board uses fasteners hidden
between the boards so there’s nothing to interfere with the esthetic beauty of perfectly spaced
decking and unblemished wood grain.
Traditional Board Profile
Our traditional board is for people who like a classically laid wooden deck. There is something
about those rows of nail heads, or in this case screw heads, that brings back memories of family
barbecues or soaking up some sun on a hot summer afternoon. It’s a look that feels right.
Standing up to Mother Nature
Insects, molds and
mildew are not a
problem thanks to
the fact that rice hulls
contain virtually no
digestible nutrients.
Because rice hulls have
a high silica content,
Terratec Naturals
are more resistant
to moisture and less
likely to stain.
The addition of rice
hulls makes for a
stronger deck board
that performs equally
well in cold or hot
climates.
Terratec Naturals’
hidden fasteners and
special trim boards
hide expansion and
contraction caused by
heat and cold.
Standing up to Everyday Life
On your left, Terratec Naturals with rice hulls
and on your right, a leading wood-based
composite. On top, barbecue sauce, cooking
oil and ketchup.
Here is the result after only 30 minutes of
elapsed time. Both boards were then wiped
clean with a rag. In many cases, these stains
do not wash away.
Most surfaces will scratch with enough
pressure, but here you can see that the
wood-based composite can be scratched
with your thumbnail.
Terratec Naturals harder surface resists
scratching. While it may mark with enough
pressure, its embossed grain makes marking
less noticeable.
TerraClassic Railing gives you a safe, durable and
beautiful finishing touch.
Looking for the perfect way to finish off your new
Terratec deck? TerraClassic matching composite railing
is a beautiful choice. You get the same maintenance
advantages as your new decking, which means no
painting and a simple wash and wipe to keep it looking
its best. You can also count on the same level of quality
and durability. The combination of beauty and benefits
is why so many people are choosing Terratec.
TerraClassic has also been designed to complement
home styles from historic to contemporary. Simple lines
accented by contrasting
black balusters and top
rail cap follows a classic
tradition that has already
withstood the test of
time. The finished look
is eye catching in any
setting. Yours will be no
exception.