Comments on: wood vs composite decks

By: Composite Decking Enthusiast

Composite Decking Enthusiast — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:24:08 +0000

As you mentioned, the initial cost of composite decking can be greater than a traditional, real wood deck. However, the lack of maintenance and overall longevity make it a smarter choice – in my opinion. It’s also more resistant to stains from spills and extreme weather. Wood decking will still have its place in some projects, but people are starting to catch on to the benefits of composite material.

By: Composite Decking

Composite Decking — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:22:01 +0000

Great post.It’s interesting that you mention the comparison between composite decking and wood…or rather that the composite decking has been manufactured to resemble wood.

By: landscape architect sydney

landscape architect sydney — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:33:36 +0000

Building a deck is a great project for spring. The first and probably most appealing to many homeowners is the fact that composite materials require much less maintenance than wood. Wood material when building a deck is a not sensible for me. I know that composite materials are the environmentally friendly choice and on the other hand I know that I simply prefer the look and feel of wood.

By: Craig Brewster

Craig Brewster — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:16:27 +0000

Good article, I would say that wood decks are far more environmentally friendly than composite decks. It takes a lot more energy to create a composite material than cutting a tree.