Is Xcel Surfaces Decking Cool or Hot?
The temperature of a deck surface is related to sun and the surface itself. As the sun heats the deck, the heat is absorbed by the decking material. Darker pigments absorb more heat and lighter pigments reflect more heat. Therefore, the darker decking surfaces become hotter. In addition, the smoother the deck surface, the hotter it feels on your foot. If you have a lace pattern, only about 40% of your foot is in contact with the surface, giving the impression that the deck is cooler than it actually is. On smooth surfacing patterns such as flagstone, where there is full contact with your feet, you are exposed to the full effect of the heat.
The temperature of a deck surface is related to sun and the surface itself. As the sun heats the deck, the heat is absorbed by the decking material. Darker pigments absorb more heat and lighter pigments reflect more heat. Therefore, the darker decking surfaces become hotter. In addition, the smoother the deck surface, the hotter it feels on your foot. If you have a lace pattern, only about 40% of your foot is in contact with the surface, giving the impression that the deck is cooler than it actually is. On smooth surfacing patterns such as flagstone, where there is full contact with your feet, you are exposed to the full effect of the heat.
