Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

The low-maintenance decking materials currently on the market include hardwoods like ipe and cumaru and metals like aluminum and galvanized steel, but the two most popular are composite and cellular ...

How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our finished deck, two years in the making. By Paul Hope In early 2020, my ...

Decks can be a popular addition that allows you to better enjoy your outdoor space—and to increase the value of your home. But when it comes time to choose between composite, hard wood, and even ...

Wood, composite, or... aluminum? There are many deck options out there, and we're here to tell you which one holds up the ...

Las Vegas — Trex Co. Inc. says it has engineered cost out of the equation for homeowners wanting to upgrade from pressure-treated wood decking — and the sanding, staining and sealing work it needs — ...

A beautiful wood deck is the superstar amenity of a home’s exterior. It is the undisputed focal point, serving both visually and as the heart of one’s outdoor lifestyle. Much like the kitchen ...

A beautiful wood deck is the superstar amenity of a home's exterior. It is the undisputed focal point, serving both visually and as the "heart" of one's outdoor lifestyle. Much like the kitchen ...

Net sales were up 8.8 percent to $82.7 million in 2015 for composite wood deck maker Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc., of Springdale, Ark. The increase compared to 2014 can be ...