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   rez | Aug 14, 2005 10:35pm | #1

   Greetings BobbyJ,

   This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again.

   Perhaps it will catch someones attention that can help you with advice.

   Cheers

    

    

   A person with no sense of humor about themselves is fullashid
   
   

    

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   mbdyer | Aug 14, 2005 11:03pm | #2

   Have had color variations with wood and composite.  I have had composite come out in two different packs from the same yard, one with a black mildew stain on it.  You could get the end of one lot number next to the beginning of the next in a few days time, bad luck mostly.  In time the decking will fade to a uniform color, maybe not soon enough for the client but that's how it is.   This calls for diplomacy, explain to them that exterior products are not always perfectly uniform and that when they added the extra square footage, there was little chance and not much expectation that their product would perfectly match even in so short a time.  For clients who don't understand this it can be a hard pill to swallow but...  if the new footage is seperate form the original spec, try to make the border in a logical place.  If they just added more flat butting into the original spec this may be difficult.  Good luck!

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   guyatwork | Aug 15, 2005 04:34am | #3

   I've been through this with Trex composite decking.  To tell you the truth though, I havn't had a chance to go back to the job and look and see how it blended after fading.  In my case, the railing componets were a different color than the decking.  I do know that the stuff fades considerabley since I had some scrap laying around and the "up side" definately got much lighter.

    

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   Deckit | Mar 25, 2024 03:42pm | #4

   It's not uncommon for composite decking materials, including Evergrain, to exhibit variations in color, even when sourced from the same supplier. Factors such as batch differences, manufacturing processes, and exposure to sunlight can contribute to these variations. The manufacturer's representative's explanation regarding color variation and the potential for color alignment over time due to sun exposure is plausible. However, it's essential to monitor the situation closely and follow up with the manufacturer's recommendations after the specified timeframe to ensure customer satisfaction. In the meantime, providing the homeowner with regular updates and addressing any concerns promptly can help alleviate their worries. If the color discrepancy persists beyond the suggested timeframe or if the homeowner remains dissatisfied, further action may be necessary, such as exploring alternative solutions with the manufacturer or supplier.