There are many choices to consider when selecting a material for your deck or porch project. A few of the most popular options include pressure treated, cedar and composite. Here are a few facts about each type:
Pressure treated decking
- 15-year lifespan if regularly maintained
- Chemically treated to resist decay, fungus and bugs
- Affordable
- Stain-able
- Easy to work with
Cedar decking
- 20-year lifespan if properly cleaned & resealed
- Doesn’t absorb moisture easily so boards usually remain flat
- Less expensive than composite
- Naturally resistant to bugs and rot
Composite decking
- Extremely low-maintenance
- Impervious to rot, insects, mildew, moisture
- Scratch, stain and split resistant
- Splinter free
- Excellent warranties
- Available in realistic wood grains
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