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Synthetic hemp is the most popular option due to its ability to keep its shape in all weather conditions as well as its natural/soft look and feel

	Synthetic Hemp	Sisal	Manila	Natural Hemp
Best for Outdoor Use
Biodegradable
Effects of Weather
UV resistance	Very good	Very good	Very good	Good
Biodegradable
Stretch	Good	Very Low	Good	Low
Absorbs water
Swells when wet		10-15%	10-15%	10-15%
Change of colour in weather	– all natural and synthetic fibres will change colour when exposed to weather
Lifespan in normal weather conditions	5-7 years	3-5 years	3-5 years	3-5 years
Lifespan indoors	If kept indoors or under shelter, with moderate use it will last decades.
Look & Feel
Look	Natural looking	Rugged natural	Rugged natural	Rugged natural
Feel	Smooth with soft texture	Rough fiber texture	Rough fiber texture	Soft and furry
Material	Synthetic plastic	100% natural Sial	100% natural Manila	100% natural hemp
Biodegradable
Colour	Beige	Golden	Dark brown	Light brown
Construction
Treated with	No treatment	Natural oils	Natural oils	No treatment
Smell iIf the rope is newly manufactured the natural mineral treatment can smell chemically. This smell will wear off in approx 4 weeks from the time of manufacture.	Earthy	Earthy	Earthy	Strong earthy
Construction	3 Strand	3 Strand	3 Strand	3 Strand
Diameters available	16mm – 36mm	16mm – 44mm	16mm – 60mm	16mm – 36mm
Made in	Portugal	Brazil	Philippines	Europe
Quality standard		EN ISO 1181 – 2004	EN ISO 1181 – 2004
Installation tips
	Do not drill any holes in your posts until you have received the rope – as diameters may differ slightly from those stated.
	If selecting natural decking rope add 15% droop between the posts to allow for shrinkage when wet – to avoid posts being pulled over
	If you are using posts with holes we suggest using synthetic hemp for this application as natural fibers will rot inside the post holes.

Installation Options: One Continuous Length

Use the fittings below if you intend on attaching one long length to your posts.

Installation Options: Multiple Short Lengths

Use the fittings below if you intend to attach multiple lengths between your posts

Measuring Instructions

Use the following instructions to measure exactly how much decking rope you need before placing your order.

Step 1) Tape string between the posts. Add slack if you would like to include a decorative droop

Step 2) Lay the string on the floor then use a measuring tape to record the length