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Due to the fact that composite
decking material still contains at least 50% wood fiber it can be stained for your
specific deck color requirements. In addition, the wood fibers help to
minimize slippery deck surfaces.
Composite decking material is
extremely durable and requires zero maintenance. They are highly resistant
to ultraviolet rays, rot and insects. Composite decking material suppliers
like Trex and TimberTech offer warranties up to 25 years on their products
against splitting, splintering, cracking, rot, insect damage or material
defects in workmanship and materials. ChoiceDek, SmartDeck and other
composite decking material suppliers offer similar warranties up to 10 to 20
years in length.
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The Cons on Composite Decking Material
There are
however a few disadvantages of composite decking material. Some
composite decking material can have a shiny, plastic look, and the dyes
imbedded in them can also fade a little over time. There have been
continued advancements in these product offerings however in recent
years to somewhat mitigate these issues. |
Also some
composite decking materials require narrower joist center spacings than the
traditional 16 inch center spacing. This can add a little to you deck
construction costs. In addition, more attention needs to be paid to the
clean up phase of a deck project when using composite decking as the plastic
material is non biodegradable.
Availability
of Composite Decking Material Product
Trex,
TimberTech, ChoiceDek all produce standard stock/size composite decking material,
similar to what you would find in all wood decking products. Standard 5/4 x
6” and 2”x6”stock are manufactured by all vendors. Other vendors offer
1.5”x6” stock sizes.
Composite
Decking Board stock is
usually offered in either plain deck board styles or in tongue and grooved
styles, depending on the manufacturer.
Costs of
Composite Decking Material
Typically
Composite Decking material costs between $3-4 per square foot. Installed you
could expect to pay $18-$25 per square foot.
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