Decks
Pressure Treated
Pressure treated wood tends to be the most popular choice when it comes to deck building material. Chemically treated under pressure, the wood is treated with insecticides and has anti-rot properties to enhance its durability.
Cost: Least expensive option
Durability: Long-lasting. It is however more prone to twisting and checking
Looks: Wood comes with a warm brown appearance
Maintenance: Requires more frequent maintenance in the form of sanding & staining
Cedar
Cedar is a very attractive option to choose for your deck material. It is a naturally rot- resistant soft wood. It is generally less expensive than synthetic composite and will require less upkeep than pressure-treated lumber.
Cost: Affordable
Durability: Long-lasting. Still, as a softer wood cedar decking can be more easily scratched or dented
Looks: Very aesthetically pleasing with it’s natural wood tones
Maintenance: It requires some maintenance in the form of an annual refinishing
Composite
Most composite decking is made from recycled wood byproducts and plastics. It is molded under heat to form a surface that is either smooth or textured.
Cost: Most costly deck material
Durability: Longest lasting.
Looks: Widest selection of colors to choose from
Maintenance: Least amount of maintenance required
Pressure Treated
Pressure treated wood tends to be the most popular choice when it comes to deck building material. Chemically treated under pressure, the wood is treated with insecticides and has anti-rot properties to enhance its durability.
Cost: Least expensive option
Durability: Long-lasting. It is however more prone to twisting and checking
Looks: Wood comes with a warm brown appearance
Maintenance: Requires more frequent maintenance in the form of sanding & staining
Cedar
Cedar is a very attractive option to choose for your deck material. It is a naturally rot- resistant soft wood. It is generally less expensive than synthetic composite and will require less upkeep than pressure-treated lumber.
Cost: Affordable
Durability: Long-lasting. Still, as a softer wood cedar decking can be more easily scratched or dented
Looks: Very aesthetically pleasing with it’s natural wood tones
Maintenance: It requires some maintenance in the form of an annual refinishing
Composite
Most composite decking is made from recycled wood byproducts and plastics. It is molded under heat to form a surface that is either smooth or textured.
Cost: Most costly deck material
Durability: Longest lasting.
Looks: Widest selection of colors to choose from
Maintenance: Least amount of maintenance required