Improved decking / cladding plank

Abstract

A method of producing a plank comprises the steps of providing a mould of a plank with an inner relief corresponding to the configuration of the relief which is to be formed on at least part of the outer surface of a plank; partially filling the mould with an elastomer; melding the elastomer with a further composition comprising a filler dispersed within a polymeric matrix; wherein the polymeric matrix is formed from monomers, wherein at least one of the monomers is a polyol; said composition further comprising a blowing agent; and providing randomly oriented fibre sections to said further composition; whereby said fibre sections are multidirectionally retained within a resulting foam of polymer and filler. The invention also provides planks with a reinforced core and fillers.

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