Composite Decking Materials Offer an Alternative to Natural Woods

Posted at September 30, 2019, in Decking Materials

Before the 1990s, if you were building a deck you had to choose which type of natural wood you were going to use. Redwood and cedar make for gorgeous decks. Pressure treated lumber is always a go-to choice for the price conscious. Exotic hardwoods like ipe are other natural wood[…]

Composite Decking: What You Should Know

Posted at September 23, 2019, in Decking Materials

A Little Composite Decking History Composite decking is here today for a couple of main reasons. The two biggest nuisances of a natural wood deck are continual maintenance and wear and tear. Cedar, redwood and some exotic hardwoods are absolutely gorgeous. You can see that Mother Nature spent a little[…]

Trex vs. Fiberon: Which is Better? Which is Better for Houston?

Posted at September 16, 2019, in Decking Materials

If you are considering building a deck in the Houston area, there are certain things you need to keep in mind. Ready availability of the decking material you choose is of course important, as is appearance. You need durability because of Mother Nature’s presence in Houston (some scary numbers on[…]

Trex: Quick Facts

Posted at September 9, 2019, in Decking Materials

You have a few decisions to make if you are thinking about building an outdoor deck. Maybe you just want something small and simple. The great thing about decks is you can always add on to them. You can start off basic now and make it larger in the future.[…]

Trex Decking: Pros and Cons

Posted at September 3, 2019, in Decking Materials

The perfect outdoor deck should be high-performance and low-maintenance. You didn’t work hard all week long to spend your free time on the weekends staining, painting and repairing your deck. You no doubt want something you won’t have to replace in a few years either. Of course, when it comes[…]