{"id":175,"date":"2023-05-23T15:50:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T05:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2023-05-23T15:53:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T05:53:52","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"l67f\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-l67f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How much warranty do we offer?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-l67f\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>A common question that needs to give you piece of mind when you are considering a quality Hardbark product. All Hardbark products are covered by one of the industry\u2019s best warranties of 25 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"b798\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-b798\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Does Hardbark products fade in the sun?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-b798\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>All Hardbark composite products are manufactured with our own Ulta \u2013 violet\u00a0 blocker. Our products are designed and tested under the strictest and harshest conditions ensuring that even the slightest fading over many years will still go unnoticed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"b894\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-b894\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Is Hardbark more expensive than timber?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-b894\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Do you want to spend all your spare time maintaining your decking, fencing or wall cladding? This is a question we ask all our customers and the simple answer is NO!<\/p>\n<p>The upfront purchase of timber products is less than purchasing a composite equivalent. However, when you start to add your time or labour charges for regular timber cleaning treatments, staining, oiling, and finishing our products over time are far more cost effective than traditional timber.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"a9c3\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-a9c3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What is Hardbark decking slip rating?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-a9c3\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Hardbark Decking boards have undergone extensive slip rating tests and have been graded as class P5 anti-slip rating. This grading is the greatest slip resistance rating that can be awarded. Our boards can be used in any indoor environment such as undercover pergolas or in any outside areas such as swimming pool surrounds, marine wharves or marinas, forestry broadwalks or any area that is subject to the harsh Australian environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"gaaa\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-gaaa\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Does Hardbark have a fire rating?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-gaaa\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>All Hardbark products are manufactured by using a unique blend of natural wood fibres and powder plus recycled plastics. Extensive Fire testing has awarded Hardbark with a BAL19 rating. This rating is a moderate risk in bushfires from ember and burning debris attack.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"qb7f\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-qb7f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Is Hardbark decking hot to walk on?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-qb7f\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>All our boards are manufactured using a heat reduction technology which is tested to produce a board with a surface temperature 30% cooler than standard timber boards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"oc56\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-oc56\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Why use composite Hardbark products instead of traditional timber?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-oc56\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>All our composite products are low maintenance and do not require staining, oiling, painting, or treating. A simple brush down with the broom and a wash with water is all that is needed to keep your products looking like new. Hardbark is also resistant to insects such as borers, termites\u00a0 or white ants. Under the harsh Australian conditions it will not rot, warp, buckle, bend or splinter. (Small tolerances and movement can be caused under some applications.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"cd67\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-cd67\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Are Hardbark composite products strong?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-cd67\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Hardbark has undergone extensive strength tests resulting in a product that can withstand day to day direct impact without the fear of compromising the outer shell or core of our products. Our inner core is the most dense on the market and is manufactured under extreme pressure along with an end result of marine shell toughness for outer skin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"ae53\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ae53\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What is Hardbark composite products made from?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-ae53\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Our Hardbark factory has spent considerable hours developing products that are eco friendly ensuring that we strive to be innovative in keeping the world green. All our products are manufactured using at least 70% recycled wood powder ,fibres and recycled plastic particles, \u00a0along with a small mix of pigments, fillers, antioxidants and lubricants. The end result is a product ready to tackle the Australian climate that has excellent strength and durability that is reducing costs and your time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"hf4b\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-hf4b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Why does Hardbark stand out against other composite products?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-hf4b\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Hardbark composite products are manufactured under strict eco friendly guidelines ensuring that we strive hard to look after the planet for our future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Our decking boards are one of the densest on the market whilst still maintaining that natural 3D look along with an under foot natural feel. Multiple laboratory testing right here in Australia has provided us with reassurance that we can provide you with the best results in slip, fire and maintenance proof products. All our products are designed in Australia providing an enhanced modern design that is low maintenance, safe, built to last and fully durable in all-weather that gives you piece of mind that you have made the perfect purchase with a Hardbark product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div url class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/e514f89d6eae49798360461da2669478.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/e514f89d6eae49798360461da2669478.jpg 600w, http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/e514f89d6eae49798360461da2669478-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div url class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/b281d05c21ba2d8f9c7e170008dc5af2-844x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/b281d05c21ba2d8f9c7e170008dc5af2-844x1024.jpg 844w, http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/b281d05c21ba2d8f9c7e170008dc5af2-247x300.jpg 247w, http:\/\/splashserverbeta.com\/hardbark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/b281d05c21ba2d8f9c7e170008dc5af2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How much warranty do we offer?A common question that needs to give you piece of mind when you are considering a quality Hardbark product. 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