Delta Wings Duck Club, Arkansas, USA

NO ‘DUCKING AND DIVING’ ON QUALITY – ONLY THE BEST WOULD DO!

Harper’s experience in designing and erecting practical, low-maintenance structures prompted him to propose a durable composite deck and custom composite board drink rail tops with a built-in natural stone firepit for members to congregate and share their stories.

Warm, weather-resistant composite materials in natural, earthy colorways were incorporated to enhance the aesthetics of the region, without adding unnecessary expense of constant maintenance and care.

The expansive deck in Himalayan Cedar colour, provides a spacious, appealing area for members to enjoy the great outdoors. The bordering handrail, in matching colourways, provides safety and security to ensure children and pets don’t fall over the edge. Finally, the built-in stone firepit – made from locally sourced materials – provides a warm and welcoming centerpiece for the facility. This created an appealing area that blended perfectly with the natural surroundings, while ensuring members and guides needn’t worry about safety, maintenance or upkeep.

Harper specifically recommended the reinforced structural strength and aesthetic appeal of Apex Plus from Eva-Last, given the extended span – and unique performance demands– of the clubhouse’s climate and forest-facing deck.

Apex Plus’s advanced bamboo-PVC compound with acrylic cap, provides all the natural good-looks of wood without the worries of degradation or damage from debris, insects or exposure to the elements. Made from renewable bamboo fibres mixed with recycled plastic, and glass-fibre reinforcement, Apex Plus takes sustainability and low-maintenance convenience to new dimensions.

The deck’s gorgeous ‘Himalayan Cedar’ appearance is created through advanced dual-tone colour technology which recreates the tones and textural variations of timber without chopping down any trees. Its embossed structure provides a slip resistant surface that also boasts a WUI fire rating – ideal for heavily forested areas such as Delta Wings’ Duck Club.

The added length of each board allows for a clean, seamless surface with fewer joins and sub-structural supports thanks to Apex Plus’s glass-fibre reinforced (GFR) core. Each deck board contains a reinforcing layer made from glass-fibre added to the bamboo foamed-PVC extrusion. This enhances the dimensional strength and stability necessary for the deck’s extended span. The durable boards experience less expansion and contraction, which is critical given the region’s seasonal temperature fluctuations. This ensures the deck won’t degrade over time due to warping, cracks or splintering from the constant heating and cooling process. A protective acrylic capping prevents fading, sun-damage, scratches or stains, as well as degradation or damage from damp, debris or insect infestations.

Delta Wing Duck Club’s new entertainment deck and firepit is the epitome of style and comfort in the great outdoors.