Exterior Renovations LLC is proud to offer GAF Cross Timbers Decking and their fine line of railing solutions. Cross Timbers has been designed to be easier on the environment and body with the production of a channeled decking board that is actually stronger than many leading competitors’ solid boards, while also being 30 percent lighter. Cross Timbers decking boards also utilize 30 percent less raw materials, so they’re friendlier to the environment.

Voided vs. Solid

Specially engineered voids in Cross Timbers decking result in a board that is 30% lighter, while still being stronger and stiffer than many competitor’s solid decking boards. Cross Timbers decking board are designed to take advantage of Polypropylene’s strengths in ways that are simply not feasible with Polyethylene.

Deliberately engineered I-beam and arched voids stiffen the boards while substantially reducing weight. Creating these voids also results in the added benefit of reducing raw materials consumption, so manufacturing is easier on the environment. Cross Timbers engineered voided boards offer performance benefits that outperform many solid boards.

Polypropylene vs. Polyethylene

The GAF XTRM utilizes virgin Polypropylene to achieve optimal strength and rigidity characteristics. Polypropylene won’t bounce or sag, so it feels more solid under foot. The increased strength allows for greater joist spans, and results in a board that remains more level over time. Polypropylene boards are more resistant to warping, so they remain straight.

Polypropylene offers a greater strength to-weight ratio. This increased strength enables us to engineer a board that is lighter, stronger, and more rigid than competitive Polyethylene boards. For comfort to the touch, Polypropylene holds less heat than Polyethylene, so the deck surface remains cooler. By virtually every measureable strength, performance, and comfort characteristic, Polypropylene delivers a better deck.

XTRM Formula

The GAF XTRM (Extreme) formula is a proprietary composition of organic material (rice husk) and Polypropylene. This unique composite offers a litany of advantages over competitive composites. XTRM formula limits moisture absorption, and reduces expansion and contraction, resulting in a more stable structure. XTRM also means better resistance to staining from tannins, mold, and metal. The inherent strength and rigidity means that Cross Timbers decking can achieve up to a 24” span.

A bit about “Rice Husks”…….

Rice Husks are the hard protecting coverings of grains of rice. In addition to protecting rice during the growing season, rice husks can be put to use as building materials. Rice husks are a class A insulating material because they are difficult to burn and less likely to allow moisture to propagate mold or fungi. This natural moisture and mold fighting element, combined with the strength and rigidity of Polypropylene, ensures you of a sound installation.

Available Styles:

Crosstimbers has three available deck boards – Professional Grade High Definition, Professional Grade, and Classic. Each style is best suited to meet your specific style, and budget

Railways is Crosstimbers railing system which has three styles available, Traditional, Signature, and Select. Each style has it’s own unique look with different color options available.

Traditional Signature Select

Please see www.gaf.com for more information