Natural Wood Natural Woods offer beauty, durability, and affordability to your deck. They range from basic white pines that hold up well in most climates to more exotic hardwoods that are capable of enduring much greater ranges of heat and cold. Natural Woods also offer a greater variance in color schemes and design opportunities as they can be easily stained and shaped to any desire. Almost all modern treated decking woods carry a 20 to 30 year guarantee against rotting. Pressure treated woods are a necessity for decking. Cheaper woods could be used, but you would then run the risk of failure due to weak points and rotting. It would also drop the expected life span of the deck to five to seven years in optimum conditions. |
Composites Composite decking materials add durability and ease the necessity for maintenance, but cost considerably more. On average, comparable lengths of composite will cost two to three times more than its wood counterpart. You can expect a good composite to last 20 to 30 years with ease. Composites come in a wide range of colors and can be matched to the owner's taste. It is important to note that all underlying elements of the deck will be constructed with the normal types of wood. The only portion using the composite will be the visible portions. |
