Mbrico vs Traditional Decking Materials
Mbrico vs Traditional Decking Materials
How Mbrico Compares to Other Decking Materials
Most decking materials are not engineered systems.
They are surface-level solutions that rely on coatings, fasteners that allow movement, or loose-laid assemblies.
Over time, that leads to:
- Movement and instability
- Ongoing maintenance
- Surface degradation
- Full replacement cycles
Mbrico Tile Decks were designed differently.
They are a mechanically fastened, integrated system built for:
- Structural stability
- Long-term performance
- Elevated and rooftop applications
What You Are Really Comparing
When evaluating decking materials, the focus is often on appearance or upfront cost.
The real comparison should be based on performance over time.
Key factors:
- Lifespan
- Maintenance requirements
- Structural stability
- Resistance to movement
- Performance in freeze-thaw and coastal environments
- Wind uplift resistance
| Mbrico | PVC & Vinyl |
Composite & Plastic |
Grouted Tile & Stone |
Wood | Concrete Pavers |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch and dent resistant | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| Termite and insect resistant | ✅ | ✅ | ||||
| Frost resistant | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| Thermal shock resistant | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| Chromatic stability | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| High weight capacity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| Easy to clean | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| Mold and moss resistant | ✅ | ✅ | ||||
| Easy to install | ✅ | ✅ | ||||
| Stain resistant | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| Indoor and outdoor applications | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| Anti slip | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| Chemical resistant | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| Wind Up-Lift resistant | ✅ | |||||
| Flame resistant | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Most materials are products.
Mbrico is a system.
That difference defines:
- how it installs
- how it performs
- how long it lasts
Before & After
Composite
Mbrico
PVC
Mbrico
Wood
Mbrico
Grouted Tile
Mbrico