If you’re considering building a new deck, you’ll typically have two main material options: composite decking or wood. Each material has its unique qualities and pros and cons.

In fact, the house I'm in now has a composite wood deck that was installed by the previous owner seven years ago. The finish is blotchy, the exposed wood fibers are gray instead of brown, and it's ...

In the end, we spent about $4,400 for deck materials. (Before the pandemic, the composite decking and wood trim would have come closer to $3,400.) In addition, ...

Q. My wood deck sits in the sun all day with no shade. It’s now treated lumber and requires sealing every other year. I’ve tried lots of different sealers all with the same results. I&#… ...

He chose a composite deck, Trex decking in this case. It’s more expensive but will last longer than most wood. It’s easy to clean off and needs very little maintenance.

Q: I want to replace the 2x6s on my deck with composite boards. However the composite boards are about a quarter-inch thinner than the existing boards.

The two main types of deck boards you can buy are composite, which costs between $15 and $38 per square foot, and wood, which averages between $10 and $25 per square foot.

Outdoor living season means backyard BBQs, yard games and relaxing with a good book or good friends. If you own a wood deck, however, it also means considerable time and money spent on seasonal ...