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Different Type Of Decks

Trex/Composite Decks

Trex decking is a wood and plastic composite, made primarily from equal parts reclaimed hardwood sawdust and reclaimed/recycled polyethylene plastic such as grocery bags and is available in five color options: Saddle, Natural, Winchester Grey, Woodland Brown, and Madeira. The proprietary Trex process is supported by patented technology and developed know-how. With field installations of decade old, Trex decking and railing is a proven performer. Their national building code listing by the three major U.S. building code agencies is unequalled by any other non-wood decking alternative.

The combination of wood and plastic in Trex products offers the best of both materials. The plastic shields the wood from moisture and insect damage. The wood in the product protects the plastic from UV damage and provides additional stability and traction. Advantages to Trex deck owners include not having to worry about costly and time-consuming sealing, staining, or replacing of damaged deck boards.

Wood Decks

In general, if your budget is not too tight, you will find that a natural wood deck will be a greater asset overall. From a quality standpoint it is the first choice for purposes of increasing the attractiveness and value of the property. The advantages of using wood as your material for this home improvement task:

1. Beauty. There is nothing than can compare with the beauty of a wooden deck. Today you find great variety to choose from: cypress, redwood, pine wood and cedar. The grain of good wood and the overall impact it gives to the house cannot be comparable with any other material. There is a distinctly customized, quiet elegance in any deck made out of wood.

2. Natural insulator. Wood does not absorb the heat of the sun as much as other materials. Hence, with a design that incorporates shading, the home would stay cooler even after a relatively hot day. You could also always walk barefoot on your wooden deck as it would not heat up enough to hurt your feet.

Plastic Decking

Plastic decking is a composite material for decking of which plastic is one of the components. Other components of this decking material include reclaimed wood. Several different types of plastic can be used in plastic decking, depending on the manufacturer. Some use recycled plastic, while others use virgin plastic. Plastic decking is not only making use of recycled materials, but is one of the longest lasting decking materials you can buy.

Plastic decking has significant advantages to some other types of decking materials. The wood used in plastic decking varies more than the type of plastic. Quite often, this is how your recycled plastic pop bottles are used. The wood used in making plastic decking material is usually in the form of fiber or sawdust. Manufacturers of decking plastic that use polypropylene mix it with oak. Others prefer to use waste wood, while others prefer using cedar when making plastic deck material. There are also decking materials made from vinyl and this is often lumped under the title of composite decking. A plastic deck is a safe deck, and a low maintenance deck too.

Even though there are additives in plastic decking they are not dangerous like though in pressure treated lumber. This makes this decking material quite safe to use where there are small children or pets. The additives are included under high pressure and heat and the surface of the plastic decking material is then brushed with a coating to give it the natural color of wood. Vinyl decking is 100% plastic, but most of the decking plastic does contain some wood. All plastic deck material that contains wood will weather over time and change color, but only slightly.

When you use plastic deck material for your patio, you will have very low maintenance with it. You don't need to stain or paint it, although you can if your wish. You won't ever have a problem with rot or insect infestation because this material is resistant to both. The only problem that you may encounter with using plastic decking is that if you don't wash it regularly, it is susceptible to mold and mildew. If you do decide to paint or stain your plastic decking material you should use a high quality oil-based paint or stain. However, once you start doing this, you will have to continue because the color of the decking plastic will fade. Although plastic decking can be somewhat more expensive than wood, you should look beyond the initial investment. This decking material will outlast you and your house, which is something you can't say for wood decking. The only investment you will have to make is the purchase of the decking plastic and the only time you will have to spend on it is a regular washing. With plastic decking you have more time to enjoy your great deck and your family.