WPC Floors – Heat Damage

Heat damage

When the sun shines on the WPC floorboards, they heat up considerably, especially in summer. If the flooring reaches a certain temperature, the heat can even cause deformation.

How to avoid this:

To restrict significant heating in the summer, Grežina recommends covering the WPC terrace with roofing, in addition to choosing lighter shades. "However, you should avoid glass roofing," warns the expert. "Glass enhances the heating effect when strong sunlight shines through it."

To prevent the WPC floorboards bulging, comply with the recommended spacing, as well as choosing a WPC composite with more wood. It is the plastic in the floorboards that expands when heated, especially longitudinally.