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Advantages of NewTechWood Composite Timber

When you choose NewTechWood®, you’re choosing more than composite timber — you’re investing in a legacy of performance tested across Australia’s harshest conditions.

The Benchmark Benefits:

  • Quality – Crafted with precision and backed by industry-leading warranties

  • Durability – Fully capped 360° for all-around protection against fading, moisture, insects, and warping

  • Versatility – From decks to cladding and screening, design without limits in the broadest colour range

  • Sustainability – Made from 95% recycled timber and plastics, reducing waste and protecting forests

best composite decking in Australia

How We Compare: The Benchmark Advantage

Sustainable. Stylish. Stress-Free.

Every NewTechWood board is built for beauty without the burden. No oiling, no painting, no splinters — just timeless outdoor living.

  • Eco-friendly choice – every board keeps waste out of landfill.

  • Low maintenance – enjoy your weekends instead of working on your deck.

  • Natural look – emulates timber with none of the drawbacks.

Feature
NewTechWood (Benchmark)
Average Composite Timber
Board Protection
Fully capped on all four sides for 360° defence
Often only capped on three sides, leaving core exposed
Slip Resistance
Rated up to P5 — safe in wet and high-traffic areas
Just premium level boards have higher slip ratings
Bushfire Compliance
BAL-29 rated across multiple ranges
BAL rated just in premium range boards, not across entire range
Colour Range
Australia’s widest — including Hamptons Coastal, Sea Salt, Shou Sugi Ban
Limited colours, fewer style options
Natural Look
The most narual look on the market
Often look fake or plastic
Applications and Versatility
Pleanty of options for decking, cladding, screening, deck tiles and furniture
Offer mostly decking only

Why Choose NewTechWood

Each Board is Fully Capped

With NewTechWood fully capping all surfaces of each board, you never need to worry about warping, swelling, UV rays, moisture, fading, or insects. 

There are variations of capped composite timber on the market, such as half capped, where only the top of the board is coated, others may not coat the indented groove, and in some cases, the coating contains a wood powder, which means your boards are still susceptible to the elements.

Close-up of UltraShield composite decking board detailing the shield and core layers

Ultra Low-Maintenance

When you purchase NewTechWood products you will be amazed at the minimal time you’ll need to spend maintaining it. That’s because with NewTechWood there is no sanding, oiling, or painting required for the upkeep of our products.

Of course, your deck, fence, cladding, or screening may get dusty and dirty from day-to-day living and environmental factors. So, to keep your NewTechWood timber looking its best, simply clean it with water using a mop or soft broom to remove any unwanted build-up. To make cleaning even easier, we have developed DECKWash, an Australian-made, eco-friendly, and simple-to-use cleaning product that can be used on any timber or composite product. Sit back, relax, and enjoy time spent in your outdoor space with NewTechWood.

Environmentally Friendly

NewTechWood composite timber is made from 95% recycled materials and uses no fossil-fuel-based chemicals during production, nor required for ongoing maintenance.

NewTechWood undergoes annual third-party audits, complying with environmental, health and safety guidelines and regulations.

NewTechWood is an eco-friendly choice made from:

  • 40% Recycled High-Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) Plastic – Saving 30,000 tons of plastic going into landfill every month!
  • 55% Reconstituted Timber Fibres – Saving native forests
  • 5% Polymer – Our special capping

95% Recycled
Materials

The Most Natural Timber Look

NewTechWood boasts the most natural-looking composite timber products on the market. Our range features a treatment coating, resulting in a matte finish with a realistic, fibrous texture. This fine-grained texture gives the boards an authentic timber look and is even to the touch – no concern for splinters with NewTechWood.

Our colours are multi-chromatic, emulating the variations of colour hues which are found in natural timber, so each NewTechWood board is unique

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Ready to Build with the Benchmark?

Making the right choice is simple:

  1. Order your free sample – see and feel the benchmark difference.
  2. Get a free quote – accurate pricing for your project.
  3. Find a trusted installer – we’ll connect you with experts in your area.

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