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A 5-star resort replaced failing timber decking with Necowood 3D-embossed ASA co-extruded WPC across 520 m² — cutting annual maintenance from $85,000 to $34,000 in 12 months.
This is the story of how a 5-star luxury resort on Australia's Gold Coast replaced failing timber decking with Necowood 3D-embossed ASA co-extruded WPC — and cut its annual maintenance costs by 60% within the first year.
The project covered 520 m² of guest balcony terraces, pool surrounds, outdoor restaurant seating, and covered walkways — one of the harshest building environments in the world for any material.
The hotel's original timber decking was failing after just three years. The facilities team identified three compounding problems:
The Gold Coast receives some of Australia's highest UV exposure — summer UV index regularly exceeds 11. Timber required annual oiling and sealing, yet surface fading and cracking still appeared within 18–24 months.
Coastal salt mist accelerated timber decay and corroded metal fasteners, even with high-grade treated timber.
Termites are a persistent threat in Queensland. The hotel had treated termite damage twice in three years — a significant cost and operational disruption.
The maintenance team estimated they were spending $85,000 annually on timber decking upkeep: sanding, sealing, staining, board replacements, and termite treatments.
After evaluating higher-grade timber, PVC decking, and imported WPC options, the hotel selected Necowood 3D-embossed ASA co-extruded WPC decking. The decision was based on documented performance in Australian conditions — Necowood's ASA boards had been tested in Sydney's UV and Brisbane's coastal salt spray, showing zero yellowing or significant fading after 12 months of high-summer exposure.
Necowood's 3D embossing technology is not a printed texture. The grain is physically engraved at the exact millisecond of extrusion, achieving a matte finish with 2.0 mm depth. The matte finish eliminates 90% of artificial glare, making the surface indistinguishable from natural hardwood under direct sunlight.
For a luxury hotel, the aesthetic result is critical: the decking needed to coordinate with the resort's ecological design and premium guest experience — not look like a cheap plastic imitation. The deep, non-repeating grain pattern delivers the richness of real timber without the maintenance liabilities.
The ASA (Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile) cap layer provides three protective functions that standard WPC cannot match.
UV stabilizers are integrated into the ASA layer — not applied as a surface coating. This delivers 10+ years of documented color stability. The ASA cap resists UV degradation more effectively than PE or standard WPC surfaces.
The hydrophobic ASA cap prevents water ingress. Necowood's ASA decking core contains no wood fiber, eliminating the moisture-absorption mechanism that causes standard WPC to swell and warp in humid conditions.
Necowood's Gen-2 technology slashes thermal expansion by nearly 50% compared to legacy boards, achieving a coefficient of < 0.035 mm/m·°C. This means the decking moves less with temperature swings — critical for maintaining tight joints and stable fasteners in coastal conditions.
Installation was completed 40% faster than traditional composite PE/WPC alternatives, due to the lightweight panels and hidden clip fastening system.
The hotel reduced annual maintenance costs by 60% — from $85,000 to $34,000 — in the first year alone.
"We were spending thousands every year on timber maintenance — sanding, sealing, staining, termite treatments. The Necowood decking has been in place for 12 months with zero maintenance interventions."
— Senior Facilities Manager, Gold Coast Luxury HotelFor architects and specifiers working on coastal or high-UV projects, this case study demonstrates three key selection criteria:
The 2.0 mm physical 3D embossing provides tactile authenticity that printed textures cannot replicate — and the matte finish eliminates the "plastic gloss" that immediately signals artificial material.
Standard WPC, even with added UV stabilizers, degrades in coastal environments because wood fiber content absorbs moisture and surface treatments break down. The ASA cap layer is a permanent, integrated barrier.
A decking material that moves less with temperature swings keeps fasteners tight, gaps consistent, and surfaces flat — eliminating the callback cycle that destroys profitability on hospitality projects.
3D embossed ASA decking is WPC decking with a physically engraved grain pattern (2.0 mm depth) and an ASA co-extruded cap layer. The ASA cap provides UV and moisture protection, while the 3D embossing delivers realistic wood texture with a matte finish.
ASA decking resists salt spray corrosion, UV fading, and moisture absorption. In this Gold Coast hotel case study, Necowood ASA decking showed zero fading, zero board replacements, and zero corrosion after 12 months of continuous salt spray and high-UV exposure.
ASA decking has a higher upfront cost than timber but delivers 60% lower annual maintenance costs. In this case study, the hotel reduced annual decking maintenance from $85,000 (timber) to $34,000 (ASA WPC) in the first year.
Yes. The 3D embossed texture provides slip resistance in wet conditions. Necowood ASA decking is tested to anti-slip grade R12 (AS 4586-2013) for wet and dry surfaces.
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