Deckorators Summit Line
A mineral-based composite technology line, which provides the industry’s best strength-to-weight ratio. Summit is a lower price mineral-based composite that has more basic color and streaking appearance.
It comes with a 25-year structural and 25-year stain & fade warranty.
Available Sizes:
Features & Benefits:
- Mineral-Based Composite technology
- Virtually zero thermal expansion and contraction
- Incredible strength and durability; virtually impossible to crack and break
- Significantly lighter than traditional wood plastic composites
- Enhanced traction for additional slip resistance
- Approved for ground contact and water installation
- Industry-leading warranty: 25-year Structural, 25-year Stain & Fade, and 25-year Removal & Replacement
PDF: FP Summit Flyer
PDF: Summit Decking Installation
PDF: Decking Material Properties
PDF: Fire-Rated Decking Properties
Colors & Profiles:
Grooved-edge decking gives a clean, fastener-free appearance to the surface of your Deckorators deck. StowawayTM hidden fasteners are a perfect way to discreetly secure deck boards to joists using the grooved edges.
Solid-edge profile is ideal when board edges are visible, such as picture-frame boards or stair treads. Solid deck boards should be fastened through the top of the board using composite deck screws.
Fasteners:
FAQ's
Q: What type of composite is Deckorators Summit Decking?
A: Deckorators Summit is made with proprietary Surestone technology. Surestone is unlike any other composite deck because it is made with mineral based technology. The board itself is literally made up of crushed limestone, calcium carbonate and polypropylene (plastic).
This makes the deck board incredibly strong and long-lasting as the product is effectively inert as it is made out of stone instead of wood fillers. The wood fillers in other deck lines typically lead to heavier boards that will swell, move, and eventually fail.
A simple mental comparison is to think of a stone patio vs a wood patio - what do you think would last longer?
Q: Will Summit decking warp, crack, or splinter over time?
A: Summit’s mineral‑based core is engineered to resist sagging, cracking, and splintering under normal use, providing a solid, consistent feel underfoot for years.
Q: How does Summit handle moisture, rain, and snow?
A: The mineral‑based composite absorbs very little moisture, so it will not swell, rot, or support mold in the core the way wood products can.
Q: Can Summit be installed in ground contact or near/over water?
A: Yes. Summit is approved for ground and water contact, making it suitable for docks, low‑to‑grade decks, and other high‑moisture environments.
Q: Does Summit expand and contract with temperature changes?
A: Summit experiences very low thermal movement compared with traditional wood‑plastic composites, helping your board spacing and joints stay tight and consistent.
Q: How strong is Summit compared to standard composite boards?
A: The mineral‑based core provides an excellent strength‑to‑weight ratio, allowing for stiff, solid decks with less bounce and, in many cases, longer allowable joist spans.
Q: Is Summit decking slippery when wet?
A: Summit boards feature a specially textured surface designed to provide enhanced traction in both wet and dry conditions, making them a smart choice for stairs and pool areas.
Q: How hot does Summit get in the sun?
A: Summit is engineered to stay more comfortable underfoot than many traditional composites; lighter colors and the matte finish help reduce heat buildup on hot days.
Q: Does Summit fade or stain over time?
A: Summit uses a protective cap that resists fading from UV exposure and staining from everyday spills when properly cleaned according to the care guidelines.
Q: What does the surface look and feel like?
A: The boards have a soft matte finish and embossed woodgrain texture that mimic the look of natural hardwood while providing a smooth, splinter‑free surface.
Q: Do you recommend pre-drilling and countersinking when fastening Deckorators?
A: Predrilling and countersinking prior to driving screws achieves the best results for ease of fastening and appearance of the finished project. Because wood decking is not as dense as Deckorators, screws driven into wood decking crush the wood fiber and self countersink. Screws driven into Deckorators displace the material, causing it to mushroom around the screw head. Most consumers do not like the resulting appearance using this installation method. If using ordinary, coarse-thread deck screws, predrilling a pilot hole and countersinking prior to driving screws achieves the best results. For more information, refer to the installation instructions or call 800-556-8449.
Q: How do I install?
A: Summit Decking installs like most composite decking, and can be installed using a clip system with grooved deck boards, or with face fasteners and a solid deck board.
Q: What is the warranty?
A: Deckorators Summit line is backed by a 25-year structural and 25-year stain & fade warranty. More information about the warranty can be found here: (Warranty Information)
Q: What are my color options?
A: There are three available colors: Glacier, Boulder, and Cliffside.
Q: What Fasteners are recommended?
A: Yes, PDF: Available Fastener Chart
Q: How do I clean my composite deck?
A: It is important to keep leaves and other materials that can stain off your deck year-round. Sweep off your deck boards and make sure to clean out the spaces between the boards. We recommend using soap or detergent mixed with water to remove any marks or dirt from your deck boards. Power washers can be used to clean deck boards; however, a fan-tip nozzle should be used and should be set on the lowest setting.
Summit Glacier
Summit Boulder
