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ThruFlow™ decking is the modern long lasting green material for docks.  All dock decking materials are not equal.  ThruFlow decking has undergone many thousands of dollars of testing to ensure that it will have a long life in the Florida Sun, which destroys most materials in under 5 years, even pressure treated wood.  So, you say, every manufacturer says their product is the best !  Sure, but how many go to an independent outside testing laboratory to

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Explaining The Thru in ThruFlow™

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ThruFlow Pool DeckIf you aren't already familiar with ThruFlow™ you may wonder why does the surface have holes ?  There are many advantageous to holes:

  • They are speficially designed to comply with ADA requirements
  • They let the sun light pass thru, and seagrasses, bog plants, and dune growth like that a lot
  • They let rain water run thru, which reduces runoff
  • They let storm tide rise up thru the decking material thereby reducing uplift in storms
  • They make the material lighter, you'll thank us when your boss tells you to carry 100 pieces to the backyard
  • They conserve material, and what could be more green than that

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Ramps, Inclines and the Gripping Power of ThruFlow™

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ThruFlowDetailThruFlow TM  -- Marinas, Commercial Establishments and Homeowners often require ramps to transition from the land to floating docks to accomodate the tide.  Depending on the steepness of the ramp there is a legitimate concern of slip and fall accidents.  The defense against slipping is good surface friction.  There are many environmental factors that influence a choice of the material for the deck of your ramp.  We believe that ThruFlow™ is an excellent choice for ramp applications.  Although inclines and ramps are the most challenging, once you experience the many benefits of the material you may want to use it for your fixed and floating dock and pier surface as well.  Other articles on this site will focus in on other specific benefits of this highly engineered product.

Friction Considerations:

  • How is the friction achieved ?
  • How is friction measured ?
  • What formal Qualification Tests are Available ?
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ThruFlow™ Specifications

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  Parameter
Units
RPP 36
RPP 48
RPP60
RPP 48 x 48
PDF
Report
Colors

Maple - Light Grey - Cream
   
Base Material






Size (inch) (LXxWxH)

inch-LxWxH
mm-LxWxH
12x36x1.2
305x914x30
12x48x1.2
305x1219x30
12x60x1.2
305x1524x30
48x48x1.2
1220x1220x30

Support Span
inch
mm
18
16
15
16

Weight
lbf
Kg
4.2
1.905
5.4
2.449
7.0
3.175
24
10.866

Load Rating
psf
kPa
100
135
170

1
Load at L/180
lbf
kN
239
1.06
289
1.29
340
1.51

2
Load at Rupture
ASTM D6109
lbf
kN
1879
8.4
2114
9.5
2649
11.8

3
Modulus of rupture
ASTM D6109
psi
MPa
7830
53.99
7920
54.61
9190
63.36

4
Modulus of Elasticity
ASTM D6109
psi
MPa
437,000
3,013
486,000
3,351
426,000
2937

5
Concentrated Load
ASTM E661
lbf
kN
1,529
6.80
1,447
6.44
1,872
8.33

6
Uniformly Distributed Load
Australian Standard AS/NZS 1170.1
psf
kPa

157
7.50


7
Concentrated Point Load
Australian Standard AS/NZS 1170.1
lbf
kN

473
2.10


8
Creep Relaxation
ASTM D7032
psf Load@24 hrs
kPa Load@24 hrs
200
9.6
92.7%
200
9.6
92.7%
200
9.6
92.7%

9
Notched Izod Impact
ASTM D256 Ambient 23°C (73°F)
ft-lb/in
J/m
2.62
140
10
Notched Izod Impact
ASTM D256 Cold 030° (-22°F)
ft-lb/in
J/m
1.23
66

Coefficient of Friction
Static
kinetic
0.78
0.76
Wet Pendulum Slip Resistance
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4586:2004

46 - Classification W
Wet Pendulum Slip Resistance
AS/NZS 4586:2004

80 0 Classification V
Oil Ramp
AS/NZS 4586:2004
degrees angle
17,1 degrees - Classification R10
Wet Barefoot Ramp
AS/NZS 4586:2004
degrees angle
29 degrees - Classification C
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
ASTM D696

1.40x10-5 1°F
2.52x10-5 1°C
Light Penetration

Allows Light to Penetrate Walking Surface
UV Light Properties

UV Stabilized by Additive
Anti-Static Properties

Migrating Semi-Permanent AntiStatic Additive
Residential Warranty

12 Years




 


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