{"product_id":"eva-last-pioneer-bamboo-pvc-composite-decking-boards","title":"Eva-Last Pioneer Bamboo PVC Composite Decking Boards","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEva-Last Pioneer Bamboo PVC Composite Decking Boards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePioneer is the top of Eva-Last's decking range, a reinforced bamboo foamed-PVC board with a photorealistic wood surface printed under a protective wear layer rather than embossed into it. Because the grain is printed, no two boards repeat the same pattern the way an embossed composite does. Three colours: Barrel Oak, Natural Ipe and Weathered Ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boards span 24 in. on centre, so a standard 16 in. frame has room to spare and a 24 in. frame takes them without adding joists. Grooved edges accept hidden clips, so nothing shows on the walking surface. Grooved boards come in 12, 16 and 20 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starter board is grooved on one edge and solid on the other, for deck perimeters, picture framing and stair edges. It is made in 20 ft only. For the rim and stair faces, see the matching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/eva-last-pioneer-bamboo-pvc-composite-fascia-riser-boards\"\u003ePioneer fascia and riser boards\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans 24 in. on centre, so it decks straight over a 24 in. frame with no extra joists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted wood grain under a clear wear layer, so the pattern does not repeat board to board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 year residential warranty, 20 years longer than Eva-Last's Infinity range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden clips on the grooved edges leave nothing showing on the walking surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.48 lb per foot, light enough to handle a 20 ft board without a second pair of hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashes with soap and water, no sealing or staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eColours\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eGoodfellow Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eHow it reads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBarrel Oak\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCEDAR #81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA sun-warmed tan with open knots and swirling grain running the length of the board.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNatural Ipe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAHOGANY #82\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep chocolate brown shot through with reddish highlights, the way real ipe looks a season after it is laid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeathered Ash\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAND #64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA cool slate grey with silver undertones and fine straight grain, close to driftwood that has had a few winters on it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-decking over an existing frame, including 24 in. joist layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooftop terraces and balconies where weight per square foot matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture-framed decks, using the starter board on the perimeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStairs, with 12 in. joist spacing under the treads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool surrounds and coastal decks, where timber moves and splinters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEva-Last\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePioneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Oak, Natural Ipe, Weathered Ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced bamboo foamed-PVC composite, capped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted wood grain under a protective wear layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 years residential, 15 years commercial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eJoist Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in. on centre, minimum 1.5 in. true joist width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStair Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in. on centre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChain collated clip, Starborn Clip \u0026amp; Rip, Hulk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.95 in. of deck width per grooved board, gap included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProfiles, Sizes and Weights\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eActual Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrooved deck board\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.826\" x 5.708\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12', 16', 20'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.48 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStarter board, grooved 1 edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.838\" x 5.708\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20' only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.55 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eSizes are from the Goodfellow Richmond Eva-Last price page dated 1 August 2026. Weights are the manufacturer's mass per metre converted to pounds per foot. The riser figure is calculated from cross-section rather than published directly. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resource.eva-last.com\/Resource\/Pioneer\/Pioneer-Decking-Installation-Guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEva-Last Pioneer Decking Installation Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the frame. Joists at 24 in. on centre or closer, each at least 1.5 in. wide across the top, and at least 1.5 in. of clearance underneath so air can move. Stairs go to 12 in. on centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the boards flat on site for a day before laying them, so they are at the temperature they will settle at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the starter board around the perimeter, solid edge out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop a hidden clip into the groove at every joist and drive it. Two fasteners per joist, 10 to 20 mm back from the board ends. Stop as soon as the clip seats, over-torquing crushes the groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the end gap the installation guide's table gives for the temperature on the day. Boards move about 0.04 mm per metre per degree Celsius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish the rim and stair faces with Pioneer fascia and riser, face-fixed with colour-matched trim screws, keeping fasteners 30 mm from any edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eInstallation Reference\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eJoist spacing, deck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in. on centre maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eJoist spacing, stairs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in. on centre maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum joist width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 in. across the top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum ground clearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 in. under the boards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFasteners per joist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClip distance from board end\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThermal movement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.04 mm per metre per degree Celsius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFull span tables, end gap tables and stair details are in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resource.eva-last.com\/Resource\/Pioneer\/Pioneer-Decking-Installation-Guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEva-Last Pioneer Decking Installation Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Cutting this board releases glass fibre particulate, so wear an N95 mask and eye protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this on 24 inch joists?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pioneer deck boards are rated for 24 in. on centre provided every joist is at least 1.5 in. wide across the top. That is wider spacing than most composites allow, and it is the main reason Pioneer suits decking over an existing 24 in. frame. Stair treads drop to 12 in. on centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the starter board for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grooved on one edge and solid on the other, so the solid edge finishes a deck perimeter, a picture frame or a stair edge cleanly with no groove showing. It is made in 20 ft only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo any screws show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on the deck surface. The grooved edges take hidden clips that sit between boards. Fascia and riser boards are face-fixed, so use colour-matched trim screws on those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow big is the gap between boards?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip sets the side gap for you. End gaps depend on how warm it is when you lay the boards, because the board moves about 0.04 mm per metre for every degree Celsius. Work it out from the table in the installation guide rather than guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill the printed grain wear off?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print sits underneath the wear layer, not on top of it, so foot traffic runs on the clear cap rather than on the pattern. Eva-Last backs it for 50 years residential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from Infinity?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfinity is a capped bamboo-plastic composite: 16 in. joist spacing and a 30 year residential warranty. Pioneer is bamboo foamed-PVC, lighter per foot, spans 24 in., and carries 50 years. Pioneer costs more and looks closer to real hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to seal or stain it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Wash it with soap and water when it gets dirty. Do not sand it, do not pressure-wash it close up, and do not stain it, all three cut into the wear layer that the warranty depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat finishes the deck edge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePioneer fascia covers the rim board and Pioneer riser covers stair faces, both in the same three colours. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/eva-last-pioneer-bamboo-pvc-composite-fascia-riser-boards\"\u003ePioneer fascia and riser boards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eva-Last","offers":[{"title":"Barrel Oak \/ 12' Grooved","offer_id":55155875512639,"sku":"EL-PIO-BO-GRV-12","price":177.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Barrel Oak \/ 16' Grooved","offer_id":55155875545407,"sku":"EL-PIO-BO-GRV-16","price":236.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Barrel Oak \/ 20' Grooved","offer_id":55155875578175,"sku":"EL-PIO-BO-GRV-20","price":295.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Barrel Oak \/ 20' Starter","offer_id":55155875610943,"sku":"EL-PIO-BO-STR-20","price":295.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Ipe \/ 12' Grooved","offer_id":55155875643711,"sku":"EL-PIO-NI-GRV-12","price":177.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Ipe \/ 16' Grooved","offer_id":55155875676479,"sku":"EL-PIO-NI-GRV-16","price":236.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Ipe \/ 20' Grooved","offer_id":55155875709247,"sku":"EL-PIO-NI-GRV-20","price":295.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Ipe \/ 20' Starter","offer_id":55155875742015,"sku":"EL-PIO-NI-STR-20","price":295.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Weathered Ash \/ 12' Grooved","offer_id":55155875774783,"sku":"EL-PIO-WA-GRV-12","price":177.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Weathered Ash \/ 16' Grooved","offer_id":55155875807551,"sku":"EL-PIO-WA-GRV-16","price":236.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Weathered Ash \/ 20' Grooved","offer_id":55155875840319,"sku":"EL-PIO-WA-GRV-20","price":295.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Weathered Ash \/ 20' Starter","offer_id":55155875873087,"sku":"EL-PIO-WA-STR-20","price":295.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4901\/7919\/files\/Pioneer-barrel-oak-1.jpg?v=1787333012","url":"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/eva-last-pioneer-bamboo-pvc-composite-decking-boards","provider":"Griff Building Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}