Hyperion’s Pioneer range is made completely from wood plastic composite material

Like any uncapped wood plastic composite board, the deck boards will lighten as they naturally weather over the first 8-10 weeks of outdoor exposure before stabilizing. The board lightening is caused by rain washing out naturally occurring dark wood oils (called tannins) and natural lightening from UV exposure.

The color change is most noticeable in the lighter colors: Oak, Silver Birch and Stone, where the contrast between the colored tannins and initial board color is larger. As the board weathers, the grains subtle contrast eventually derives almost entirely through how the different textures reflect light rather than a genuine color differential.

It is often preferable to lay lighter colors groove side up.

Hyperion’s Frontier range is engineered with a durable plastic outer layer around the board. This layer has enhanced stain and fade properties, and is covered by a 25 years stain & fade warranty. If color retention is a priority for your project, the extra cost is certainly worthwhile.