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Nexwood Decking Reviews
Nexwood composite decking is manufactured by Nexwood Industries Brampton, Ontario, Canada. This material is composed of rice hull fiber and recycled plastic. Nexwood is a hollow decking material available in Driftwood Gray, Premium Sierra Brown and Premium Sequoia Red in 12',16' and 20' lengths. The decking can be purchased in 2x6 or 5/4x6 dimensions and in a solid or tongue and groove profile. Nexwood comes with a 20 Year warranty. Nexwood also produces a matching composite railing system.
Capped Composite Decking
What is capped composite decking? It's a great option if you like the look of wood but not the maintenance. Learn about capped composite at Decks.com.
Cross Timbers
Cross Timbers composite decking material is manufactured by Elk Corp. in Dallas, TX.
Best Composite Decking Materials & Options in 2022
Low maintenance composite decking materials are a great option when thinking long-term. Discover the best composite decking material options for your home.
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Learn how to use a concrete saw to cut a hole in a patio slab to install a deck footing.
Footing Size
Learn how large to make your deck footings. Use our table for maximum allowable loads to determine the proper size for your soil type.
Foundation Washout
Steep hills and loose soil can be a recipe for disaster for deck footings. Consider some of our tips to help prevent your footings from washing away.
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Railings
How to install guardrails and handrails to meet IRC code
Features
An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights
Design
The basics of deck design
Planning
Learn about permits and working with contractors
Porches & Patios
Build a covered deck to enjoy all seasons
Ledger
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Nexwood Decking Reviews
Nexwood composite decking is manufactured by Nexwood Industries Brampton, Ontario, Canada. This material is composed of rice hull fiber and recycled plastic. Nexwood is a hollow decking material available in Driftwood Gray, Premium Sierra Brown and Premium Sequoia Red in 12',16' and 20' lengths. The decking can be purchased in 2x6 or 5/4x6 dimensions and in a solid or tongue and groove profile. Nexwood comes with a 20 Year warranty. Nexwood also produces a matching composite railing system.
Capped Composite Decking
What is capped composite decking? It's a great option if you like the look of wood but not the maintenance. Learn about capped composite at Decks.com.
UltraDeck
UltraDeck encapsulated composite decking is manufactured by Midwest Manufacturing Extrusion in Eau Claire, WI.
Best Deck Fastener Hardware to Fight Corrosion
It's important to choose the right hardware for your deck to prevent corrosion and visible damage, learn which hardware is right for your project at Decks.com
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Learn how to use a concrete saw to cut a hole in a patio slab to install a deck footing.
Protecting From Collapse
Learn how to use cardboard sonotubes and hole covers to protect your deck footing holes from caving in and flooding before pouring concrete.
Water in deck footing holes
Find out what to do if your deck footing holes fill up with water.
Explore Articles by Topic
Footings
Information related to installing frost footings for decks
Framing
Learn structural framing methods
Decking
Learn about wood and composite decking materials
Stairs
An in-depth look at the complex issue of how to build stairs
Railings
How to install guardrails and handrails to meet IRC code
Features
An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights
Design
The basics of deck design
Planning
Learn about permits and working with contractors
Porches & Patios
Build a covered deck to enjoy all seasons
Ledger
Proper attachment techniques
Care
Maintain your deck to maintain your investment
Materials
An overview on water drainage, benches, planters and lights