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Material & Specification Overview
The table below summarizes the features that support color stability. Actual performance depends on the profile, color, and exposure, so please confirm against the relevant test report rather than general descriptions.
| Item | Detail |
| Recommended Structure | Co-extrusion capped composite, hollow or solid core |
| UV Protection Features | UV stabilizers in the formulation and a protective cap layer over the core |
| Pigment Approach | Colorfast pigments selected for outdoor use; mid-tones and warm colors generally show smaller visible change |
| Standard Thickness Range | 20mm - 25mm |
| Standard Width Range | 135mm - 200mm |
| Test Documentation | Accelerated weathering reports with measured color change, available per profile |
| Expected Early Change | Slight initial softening of color in the first weeks or months, then stabilization |
Product Photography
We provide side-by-side photos of new boards and boards that have weathered outdoors, plus installed projects that have been in service for some time. Seeing real aged examples is more useful than a new sample alone, and we can also send a weathered reference board on request.
A note on measurement: weathering reports state color change using a standard measure, often called delta E. Smaller numbers mean less visible change, and we can explain how to read the figures and what level of change the eye tends to notice.
We can also share how our weathering samples were prepared and exposed, so that you can judge how closely the test conditions match your climate, and we can suggest additional outdoor exposure testing on your own site for buyers who want extra confidence.
Minimum Order Quantity & Pricing Structure
Color-stable boards are priced according to the underlying capped profile, with color and thickness affecting the final figure. MOQ for a first trial order is typically 1 x 20ft container. Because color stability is a long-term claim, many buyers start with a smaller trial and a sample outdoor exposure test before committing to larger volumes.
| Order Volume | Pricing Tier |
| Sample boards | Sample fee + courier, often credited toward the first order |
| 1 x 20ft container | Standard FOB pricing |
| 1 x 40ft HQ container | Discounted per-sqm pricing |
| Developer and distributor volumes | Negotiated pricing with repeat-order scheduling |
Quotations are typically given as FOB Ningbo or Shanghai, with CIF and DDP available once the destination and Incoterm are confirmed. Standard payment terms are 30% deposit by T/T with the balance against the B/L copy. When comparing with cheaper uncapped boards, please compare the cost over the expected life of the deck, including the cost of complaints, replacements, and reputation.
If budget is limited, one option is to use capped boards on the most visible, sun-exposed areas, and a more economical profile in shaded zones, while keeping the color family consistent.
We can also prepare a quotation that compares two or three color options side by side, together with their weathering data, so that the color choice and the price can be decided together instead of separately, which many buyers find easier to explain to their own clients.
We can also quote the same color in two thicknesses, so that you can see how much the price changes if you choose a thinner board for lightly used areas and a thicker one for the main deck.
OEM & Customization Options
Buyers who care about color stability often want to choose a color with fade behavior in mind, so customization begins with selecting a tone that will age gracefully in their climate.
- Color selection guidance - we suggest tones that show smaller visible change in strong sun and can share weathering data for each
- Color matching - match a reference sample, with the caution that very dark or very pale custom colors may show shifts more easily
- Cap thickness options - discussion of cap options for high-UV regions, subject to what is available for the chosen profile
- Full or partial capping - three-sided or four-sided capping depending on exposure and budget
- Documentation packages - weathering reports and installed examples organized for distributors and project specifiers
For distributors in strong-sun markets, we can also supply a weathering demonstration kit, with boards that have been exposed outdoors next to fresh ones, which helps your sales team explain what normal early softening looks like and how boards settle afterward, so that expectations are set correctly before installation, not after.
We can also arrange a small on-site exposure trial, where sample boards in your candidate colors are installed in your own sun conditions for a few weeks before you commit to the main order, which gives a real reference under your local light.
For distributors who sell to both homeowners and contractors, we can prepare a short color guide that ranks our colors by expected visible change in strong sun, in plain language, so that your sales team can recommend a suitable tone to each customer and set the right expectations before the sale.
Certification & Quality Control
Because color stability is a claim that customers will test over years, documentation and honesty about what tests do and do not show are especially important for this line.
| Certification / Test | Availability |
| Accelerated weathering reports | Available per profile (SGS/BV/Intertek), reporting measured color change |
| Water absorption reports | Available per profile |
| REACH / RoHS compliance | Standard formulation compliant |
| Factory quality system | ISO 9001 factory management system |
Our QC process checks pigment consistency between batches, measures color against approved references, and inspects cap coverage and thickness, since a thin or uneven cap weakens UV protection. We can arrange third-party inspection for larger orders. Accelerated tests are a useful guide but cannot perfectly predict real years in a specific climate, and we say so clearly, so that no one is misled about what a report shows.
Where a customer needs a particular test standard or exposure duration, please tell us early, so that we can confirm whether existing data covers it or a new test is needed.
Batch records let us trace any shipped order to its production run, which is useful if a customer later raises a color question and we need to check the batch against its reference sample. We keep an approved sample of each batch for a reasonable period after delivery.
For buyers who want independent confirmation, we can arrange a third-party inspection before shipment that checks cap thickness and color against the approved reference, and share the report with you. If a customer later reports unusual color change, please send photos with the batch label, and we will compare the board with our retained sample and production records.
Production Capacity & Lead Time
Color-stable boards are produced on our capped composite lines, with lead time depending on whether an existing color is chosen or a custom color is developed and tested.
| Item | Detail |
| Monthly capacity | Follows our capped composite line capacity |
| Sample lead time | 5-8 working days for existing colors and profiles |
| Standard order lead time | 20-30 days after deposit and specification confirmation |
| Custom color lead time | Additional 25-35 days for color development |
| Weathering test note | A new accelerated weathering test for a custom color needs additional weeks, so please plan for this if a report is required for approval |
We provide production progress updates and can share photos of finished boards before packing. If your customer requires a weathering report on a custom color, please tell us at the start, because testing takes real time and cannot be rushed without losing its meaning.
For large orders, we recommend confirming your color choice early and ordering the whole project from one production batch, so that all boards weather in the same way.
If your project has strict color requirements, we suggest approving a physical sample under your own daylight, and building that review into the schedule before the deposit is paid, since changes after production has started are slow and costly.
For projects with a strict handover date, we suggest confirming the color and thickness early, since a change after production has started can add weeks. We will give you a written production date after the deposit and the color approval, and we will tell you promptly if that date needs to move, so that your site schedule stays realistic.
Logistics & After-Sales Support
Boards should arrive with their protective surface undamaged and should be stored correctly before installation, so we pay attention to packing and to advice about storage.
- Shipping ports - orders typically go out via Ningbo or Shanghai port; FOB, CIF, or DDP quoting available
- Packing - strapped pallets, interleaving between boards, and corner protectors to keep the cap surface unmarked
- Documentation - commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and weathering reports provided as standard
- Damage/shortage claims - please photograph any damage at unloading; verified defects are resolved through replacement stock or credit on the next order
- Storage and installation guidance - advice on storing boards flat and covered, and installing with correct gaps for heat
We also suggest keeping a few spare boards from the original batch. Boards added years later may look slightly different from boards that have already weathered, so an original-batch spare that has been stored shaded will still be a closer starting point for a repair than a newly made board.
Our team stays reachable by phone or WhatsApp through shipping and unloading, and can help your installer with gap widths and fixing details, particularly in hot climates where boards expand more and gaps matter for keeping the surface flat.
Please tell us about the storage conditions at your site, since boards left uncovered in direct sun before installation can show uneven surface warming and marks. We recommend storing them flat, supported, and shaded. If a pallet arrives damaged, take photos before unpacking and send them with the carton labels, so that we can arrange a replacement for verified cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the boards fade at all?
A: Some early softening of color is normal for outdoor composite, after which color usually stabilizes. Capped boards with UV stabilizers generally show less and more even change, and we can share test data and aged examples.
Q: Which colors show the least visible change?
A: Mid-tones and warm colors tend to hide change better than very dark or very pale shades. We can share weathering data for each color in our range.
Q: Is a capped board really more color-stable than an uncapped one?
A: In general yes, because the cap shields the core from direct light and moisture. The difference is most noticeable in strong sun and over several years.
Q: Can I see a board that has already weathered?
A: Yes, we can send a weathered reference board and photos of aged installations, which give a more honest view than a new sample alone.
Q: Do you guarantee no fading?
A: No product can honestly promise that. We describe expected early change, provide test data, and explain the terms of our warranty, so that your expectations are realistic.
Q: Does washing or sun exposure change how the color looks?
A: Dirt and pollen can make a deck look duller, and regular rinsing restores the appearance. This is different from fading, which is a permanent change in the pigment.
Q: Does a darker color fade more?
A: Very dark colors can show small changes more easily and also get hotter in strong sun. Mid-tones often look more stable over time, and we can share test data for each color to help you choose.
