Q: What is ARLINE composite?
A: ARLINE is a technological product that combines the pine fibres and high- density polyethylene with high technology and offers mankind the superior features and advantages of wood and plastic. While it gives the natural look and warmth of wood, it provides the low maintenance and high durability features of HDPE.
Q: What are the most important benefits of ARLINE compared to wood?
A: ARLINE®
Is cleared of all disadvantages of wood.
Has longer life than wood.
Doesn’t require maintenance like wood.
Doesn’t cause any slipping even when wet
Is not subject to slivering, cracking, bending like wood.
Is more resistant to water and humidity than wood.
Resistant against insects.
Easy to assemble.
Environment friendly as it is a recyclable material.
Q: How durable is ARLINE?
A: According to EN 350-1 standard that defines the durability of wood based products, ARLINE has the highest classification level. ARLINE has been tested in line with the EN 15531-1 standard which specifies the test methods of the heavily wood based material and products. Within the criteria, artificial abrasion (colour change and impact resistance), it holds humidity resistance (mass increase, height increase, expansion increase and thickness increase), resistance against termites, basidiomicytes and soft rotting micro fungus living in the soil.
Q: Are there any harmful chemical and toxins in ARLINE wood composite deck coverings?
A: ARLINE products do not contain any toxic and harmful material.
Q: What is the reaction of ARLINE to fire?
A: ARLINE is a combustible material due to its cellulose and plastic content but it has low flammability.
Q: Do the ARLINE products get slippery when heated?
A: ARLINE doesn’t get slippery when dry and when wet.
Q: What happens if ARLINE wood composite deck is kept under water for a long time?
A: ARLINE absorbs almost no water. After ARLINE was kept in boiling water for 24 hours, its durability didn’t reduce. ARLINE’s water absorption is less than 1% in 24 hours. ARLINE doesn’t float. It sinks.
Q: Can the ARLINE wood composite deck be painted or polished?
A: It is not necessary for ARLINE but it is possible.
Q: Are ARLINE products manufactured in Turkey?
A: Yes, ARLINE is made 100% in Turkey.