PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE

EVA-TECH PRODUCT INFORMATION

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Contents:

PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE 2011:

1. Product Options
2. Mechanical Properties
3. Award Winning Composite Decking
4. Get Green Star Rating Points
5. Who Uses Eva-tech
6. Recent Public Features
7. On-line & Trade Achievements
8. Unrivaled Back-up
9. Architect Package
10. Commercial Applications
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Product Options
Eva-tech is unsurpassed!
Eva-tech composite stands the test of time with grace and durability. All Eva-tech are designed to enhance
your lifestyle by creating a space to enjoy the outdoors, producing ultra-low maintenance and durable
outdoor spaces. Whatever the application you consider; if you are looking for a small deck to add on to
your home, a deck for a popular outdoor restaurant or hotel, or a product to install reliably throughout a
complex, there is an Eva-tech profile designed for the job. Read on to discover the unique features of each
product in the Eva-tech range.

Eva-tech is available in several unique profiles, finishes and colours, allowing you to create your perfect deck. All necessary decking accessories are available in the Eva-tech range to make the entire
building process intuitive and efficient.
PROFILE FINISHES AVAILABLE

CLASSIC

DECKING PROFILE

RIIDED

TREADTIONAL

FYNE

WYDE

PLAYN

COLOUR RANGE AVAILABLE

DESCRIPTION

21 X 138MM

2,9 & 5,8M LENGTHS

The Eva-tech Classic profile is a reversible solid board with slightly rounded edges. This profile
has the unique Riided finish on one side and a choice of Treaditional or Playn finishes on the
reverse side. This profile provides the distinct benefits of a solid composite profile at prices historically associated with hollow composite profiles.

MERBAU

TOPIA

Halo Clip

DECKING PROFILE

Suitable for all profiles

24 X 146MM

2,9 & 5,8M LENGTHS

The Eva-tech Ascent profile is an innovative round hollow board. This profile is available in a
choice of Wyde or Fyne finish on one side and a choice of Treaditional or Playn finish on the
reverse side. This profile is highly durable, the revolutionary round hollows reduce the mass and
increase the stiffness of the profile while minimising the chances of trapping any moisture inside
the profile.

SUMMIT

DESCRIPTION
The Eva-tech Halo clip fits into the grooves on the sides of
the Eva-tech Ascent and Summit profiles, this clip holds the
profile firmly in place while allowing for natural expansion and
contraction. The Eva-tech clip also creates consistent spacing
between each board, which accelerates the installation process. The Halo clip enables rapid and hassle free installation and
results in a beautiful, screw-free, finish.

SCREWS

DECKING PROFILE
DESCRIPTION

RUSTEAK

Eva-tech accessories make it easy!

ASCENT
DESCRIPTION

ARUNA

Suitable for all clips

24 X 146MM

2,9 & 5,8M LENGTHS

The Eva-tech Summit profile is a premier solid decking profile. Suitable for all applications,
including heavy duty commercial use the Summit profile is available in a choice of Wyde or Fyne
finish on one side and a choice of Treaditional or Playn finish on the reverse side. This profile
sets the highest standards in composite decking, the Summit is an aspirational choice which will
deliver long term ownership satisfaction and value.

DESCRIPTION
The Eva-tech screw is designed to work in harmony with
the Eva-tech clips. Eva-tech screws are all tested for
strength and screw withdrawal tension limits. Eva-tech
screws are available in various specifications of corrosion
resistant materials.

PEBBLE

XAVIA

Mechanical Properties
Eva-tech technical data vs. typical composite decking.
Mechanical properties

Eva-tech

Ordinary composite

What this means

Modulus of elasticity

4852 MPA

2000 MPA

Increased Stiffness, less deflection,bounce and creep

Modulus of rupture

28.92 MPA

13.5 MPA

Increased breaking resistance

Flexural strength

21.41 MPA

11 MPA

Increased breaking resistance

Compressive strength

24.42 MPA

14 MPA

Stronger in compression

Screw withdrawal (KG)

194 Kg/ Cm

150 Kg/Cm

Static coefficient of friction dry

0,64

0,5

Static coefficient of friction wet

0,69

0,51

Coefficient of thermal expansion

5.31 x 10 -5 / 0 C

9.15 x 10 -5 / 0C

Less expansion and contraction

Heat deflection temperature

119 0C

90 0C

Less creep in high heat climates

Water absorption

0,81%

2-4%

Less water absorption, higher weather resistance

Termite resistance

9,8

N/A

Fungal resistance

NO Decay

NO Decay

Resistance to mould and mildew

Highly resistant

Low resistance

Specific density

1,35

1,1

Creep

10-20%

No sagging between joists even in hot weather

Surface finish

Hot rolled

Brushed

Looks and feels more like wood, also reduces watermarks

Installation

Stainless steel trim

head, self tapping
fastener with
Eva-tech clip

Flimsy hard to handle

fasteners

Better screw with holding capacity

Less slippery
Less slippery even when wet

Highly resistant to wood boring insects

Utilising anti-microbial additives for utmost resistance

Higher density

Grooved system, with high quality fasteners reduces

installation time

Award Winning Composite Decking

Awards

OUR PRODUCTS ARE REVOLUTINARY BUT OUR PROMISE IS SIMPLE:

TO PROVIDE HIGHEST QUALITY COMPOSITE DECKING BACKED BY SCIENCE

Decorex 2009 Excellence Award:

The quality and durability of Eva-tech composite, along with its low-maintenance features and styles, earned the Decorex Excellence
Award. This distinction highlighted the merits of Eva-tech (and Eva-Last) from among a pool of 700 featured products and companies.

Decorex 2010 Greenest Product Award:

Eva-tech wood plastic composite is comprised of recycled raw materials and finds useful repurposing for otherwise wasted sawdust and
plastic. Eva-techs contributions to preserving the environment were recognized with the Decorex Greenest Product Award.

Decorex 2010 Excellence Award:

Again in 2010 Eva-Last won an Excellence Award at the Decorex trade show. This time it was our custom made stand design, put together
by the Eva-Last team that won the best stand and Excellence Award.

CCLA Runners Up:

The Climate Change Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious forms of recognition for companies and products which effectively
and positively impact the environment. Eva-Last was honoured to earn a Special Mention and finish second in its category, from over
140 entries.

SA Web Award:
Technology is the way of the future, and offers environmental benefits. Eva-Last opted to update its website and other online forums as
part of the companys efforts to minimise paper usage, and operate as a holistically green business. Eva-Lasts efforts were rewarded with
a South African Web Award for website innovation.

SA Best Stamp of Approval:

SABest has been in the on-line industry for over 6 years and since starting off as a directory where only the best in South Africa can be
found, they have also developed great skills for enabling websites to be found on-line. They have been helping the best South African
companies discover their websites full potential for the last 5 years and have had great success.

Get Green Star Rating Points

Eva-tech composite
decking now gets architects
Green Star Rating Points

Who Uses Eva-tech

Success in partnership partnership in success.
Eva-tech has recorded a substantial track record of success. In partnership with the most successful and respected companies in the construction, building supply, retail and design industries
throughout Africa Eva-tech composite materials and Eva-tech comprehensive application solutions have proved their enduring worth. The long-lasting properties of the Eva-tech formulation, is our
formula for long term success.

Recent Public Features

Recent TV features.
Recently Eva-tech has been featured on several Decor & design television shows in South Africa. Eva-tech featured on Top Billing for the installation of the prestigious Southern Belle house boat on
Lake Kariba in Kenya, and Eva-tech is actively involved as a sponsor with home renovation and design shows like Sheer design and Kom braai on the DSTV network.

Recent magazine features.

Over the past six years Eva-Last has built a powerful presence in several leading home and design magazines. More recently Eva-Last has spread its reach to radio and television marketing. Eva-Last
was asked to feature Eva-tech composite on several national and international programmes focusing on home or green design, thanks to the environmental features of Eva-tech and its high market
demand. Eva-Last continues to increase its marketing channels and influence.

On-line & Trade Achievements

Eva-tech is building a presence.
Eva-Last has dedicated countless hours to developing a comprehensive online marketing campaign, allowing you to benefit from strategically generated Eva-tech exposure. Eva-Last continually updates its marketing techniques to stay on the forefront of innovation and expand its online marketing authority. Eva-Last is happy to pass along the market demand and brand awareness created from
on-going marketing efforts to you in order to make distributing Eva-tech that much easier. Eva-Last has done the leg work, now you can reap the rewards.

Unrivaled Back-up
Tangible marketing support.

Up to date brochures: (print and email versions)

Unlimited Eva-tech brochures are available to distributors of the products, these brochures highlight
all benefits and advantages of Eva-tech decking over that of traditional wood and competing brands.
Brochures also visually display colour and surface finish options.

Installation and cleaning & care guides: (print and email versions)
Installation and cleaning & care guides are supplied in hard and soft
copy, allowing distributors to easily satisfy their clients needs for this vital
information on the correct use of Eva-tech products.

Up to date product catalogue: (print and email versions)

The new Eva-tech product catalogue is available annually and is a vital sales tool for any distributor.
The catalogue comes with tasteful visuals of all products along with all relevant information on profile
specs, colours, dimensions and accessories.

Up to date Price lists: (print and email versions)

A necessity in selling Eva-tech is communicating prices with your customer. Eva-tech offers great looking, easy to follow and up to date price
lists for all Eva-tech distributors.

Branded sample boxes:

The Eva-tech sample box is a very effective sales tool. The eye catching design and powerful branding
has had a very impressive response from both consumers and contractors alike.

Promotional point of sale materials:

Point of sale materials and sample displays are available for distributors who
have access to show or retail space. Eva-tech encourages the use of point of
sale at any given opportunity.

Cleaning & care product support:

When it comes to cleaning & care, Eva-tech has gone
above and beyond with its cleaning and care product
range, there is no mark or stain that we have not found
an effective solution for.

Technical Information: (print and email versions)

A detailed mechanical properties and technical information sheet is necessary for anyone distributing
Eva-tech products. This is often requested by larger contractors and architects that are looking to spec
Eva-tech products for their own projects.

Architect Package
The Eva-tech Architect Package covers everything!

All product information:

There is a dedicated information page on each of our decking products we offer which gives detailed information on specific features, benefits and product
specs, being weight, dimensions etc. All your material information is right here.

Full distributor Pack:

Recognized distributors of Eva-tech decking will receive a full distributors
information pack which includes a condensed and easy to follow version
of everything there is to know about Eva-tech.

Soft copy:
All the documents that come with the Distributor package also come with soft
copy versions. Allowing you to easily share this information with your clients.

Cleaning & Installation info:

It is very important to be knowledgable when it comes to the installation and
cleaning of Eva-tech products. The distributor pack has detailed information
that can be passed onto clients ensuring that you have all your angles covered.

Environmental & Technical info:

Often the environmental and technical information concerning the Eva-tech
product range is needed by architects or contractors who are applying for large
commercial jobs. The is conveniently supplied on our green sheet.

Commercial Applications
The dfa headquarters in Pretoria (1400m )
Date: 30/10/2009
Client:

Contractor:

Architect:

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Commercial Applications
Nedbank Head Offices (220m )
Date: 22/10/2010
Client:

Contractor:

Architect:

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Installation Images

Commercial Applications
VW Offices (400m )
Date: 15/08/2011
Client:

Contractor:

Architect:

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Installation Images

Commercial Applications
The Southern Belle (75m )
Date: 10/09/2010
Client:

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Installation Images

Commercial Applications
Drifters Balula Game Reserve (1200m )
Date: 08/02/2010
Client:

Contractor:

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Installation Images