TrueGrain Deck™ Construction
Manufactured by Patwin Plastics. Laminated with RENOLIT PMMA film.
The TrueGrain deck board is manufactured by Patwin Plastics in Linden, New Jersey: a cellular PVC core with a Patwin-formulated proprietary ASA capstock, finished with a five-layer PMMA decorative film supplied by RENOLIT and laminated to the wear face. Patwin extrudes the board and laminates the film in one facility. RENOLIT is the single external partner Patwin selected for the surface layer. American Pro Building Products is the consumer decking line Patwin sells under. This sheet documents the full construction for architects, specifiers, dealers, and distributor partners.
Film engineered by RENOLITHighly scratch-resistant top layer
Surface DurabilityClear, high-hardness exterior surface film engineered to resist abrasion from foot traffic, patio furniture, pet claws, sand, and grit. Defines the wear face of the board and protects the printed decor against everyday mechanical contact in residential service.
Wear-resistant UV-protection layer
Weathering & Color HoldDedicated UV stabilizer film formulated to absorb solar radiation before it can reach the print or the polymer substrate. Preserves color fidelity on the decorative wood-grain and shields the underlying chemistry from photo-oxidative degradation.
Printing ink
Photorealistic DecorHigh-resolution rotogravure decor print laid down between the protective films above and the pigmented PMMA base below. Reproduces variegated grain, pore structure, and tonal depth of premium hardwoods with edge-to-edge registration on every board.
Pigmented PMMA base layer with SST
Heat Reflection & Film BackboneAcrylic (PMMA) base layer carrying RENOLIT's Solar Shield Technology (SST). SST reflects the near-infrared portion of the solar spectrum so the board runs measurably cooler under direct sun, while the PMMA chemistry provides the dimensional stability and weatherability specified for exterior cladding.
Primer
Substrate AdhesionEngineered tie-coat applied to the underside of the film stack. Forms the chemical bond that locks the laminate to the capped cellular PVC substrate, producing a permanent lamination rather than a surface-applied coating.