4 Top Reasons Homeowners Pick Composite Decking over Wood
Adding any deck or patio, but especially composite decking, has returned in some cases more than 100% of the value invested. Decks are great place for you and your family and friends to relax. A composite deck adds an extra living room to your home – the only difference is it is outdoors.
composite decks are made from wood flour and recycled materials yet they are stunningly beautiful.
The following are benefits of a composite deck.
They are exceptionally good for the environment. using old recycled plastic materials keeps those items out of landfills. The decks are built out of existing trash so trash is taken out of the world. The manufacturing process and the composite materials themselves do not use any toxic materials. The manufacturing process at Fiberon Decking is virtually 100% waste free. These decks also do not require timber harvesting. Trees reduce carbon dioxide pollution in the air. All the energy consumption that goes with manufacturing and transporting wood stains or paints is completely eliminated.
* Increased longevity – Decks can be a very beautiful. Composite decks maintain their beauty for longer without much less maintenance. Fiberon is scratch and fade resistant and has the industries first 20 year warranty. Trex is a popular manufacturer of composite decking, but I have found their quality is not nearly as good as Fiberon products.
* Color retention – composite decking does not staining, painting or any chemicals. Once more, certain brands are fade resistant to UV rays.
* Wooden decks require a lot more time and expense in labor costs. Hometips.com recommends 5 steps to maintain a wooden deck that includes inspecting the deck, making repairs (boards with more than 1/2 inch deep rot must be replaced), ensure against future rot, clean a discolored deck (instructions for using an acid wash are explained), finally finish and seal. Actually it is also recommended that you spray a deck with water to see the water beads up. If the water soaks into the deck another coat of sealant should be applied. Composite decks only need a little soap and water two or three times a year to prevent mold and mildew.
Composite decks are more expensive. In the long run they may provide more value by outlasting the need for replacement decks, materials, labor, and maintenance costs.
The final thing I can say about composite decking is actually minor but very important. Since they do not splinter they are actually safer than wooden decks. You can safely trust your child to climb on a composite deck.
