Deck Materials
Deck building involves selecting and working with a variety of building materials. In the past your choices were limited to pressure treated wood, cedar, or redwood. Today your choices are not so simple. The options range from composite decking made from recycled plastics to a wide variety of domestic lumber. New products are flooding into the market every year. You may be trying to accomplish a certain look or cut down on maintenance.
Deck materials must be able to withstand the powerful forces of nature over years of exposure to the elements. Factors such as severe temperature changes, intense sun, rain, snow, and wind will put any material to the test of longevity. Deck materials must also be strong; how can you be sure a material will be able to support the loads exerted on it and pass building inspections? And on top of everything else most people want their deck to be attractive and compliment their house and landscaping.
We have designated the Materials section of Decks.com as a place to educate the public on the properties of deck building materials and provide some very helpful information on the differences between products you need to consider when you make your decisions.
Aluminum & Composite Decking - A Low Maintenance Solution
Alternative deck materials are revolutionizing the deck industry. Compare code approved low maintenance brands manufactured by
EverGrain,
LockDry,
DeckRite to find your best choice for the price. Learn how to install these synthetic boards using screws and hidden fasteners. Learn about cleaning composite and aluminum deck products.
What is the Best Composite Decking for you?
What Makes A Deck Unique?
Deck Rails provide the perfect opportunity to express some style and personality in your deck design. Whether you are interested in the simple elegance of balusters, the architectural intrigue of
Fortress Iron Railings, , or the sleek modern advantages of
RailingWorks there is truly a railing system for every individual taste.
Read about the individual benefits of these railings systems
A Deck: The Perfect Foundation for Outdoor Living
Evergrain Decking
: After years of decorating the interior of their homes, many people are turning their energy outside to create outdoor spaces for relaxing and entertaining. This shift reflects a new lifestyle – outdoor living – that extends beyond a home’s traditional walls.
