¿Love your Budget? Choosing Between Wood and Composite Decking

With so many benefits from using composite decking, you should definitely make sure it will be worth the investment. River City Construction Boston.

If you have been looking for the best way to improve your home, it’s time to think about composite decking.

It´s a material that has been around for decades and has proven itself as one of the most durable materials out there.

With so many benefits from using this kind of decking, you should definitely make sure it will be worth the investment.

River decking way: Composite Material Durability  

Composite material is more durable than wood. Composite decking is made up of plastic, resin and fiberglass that’s pressed together to create a durable product.

It’s also water resistant, so you don’t have to worry about getting it damaged if it rains, snow  damaging the decking.

You can use composite material in any climate condition because it won’t fade or rot like wood does over time (unless left untreated).

The only drawback is that you need to make sure that you’re composite decking doesn’t get too wet before placing it; otherwise, mold could form underneath which will eventually ruin your entire project!

The Aparience and the look it will give your house

  • Wood is a natural material, so it will have a more authentic look.
  • Composite decking offers you the option of choosing from an array of different colors and styles, but this can be expensive if you want to do it yourself.
  • Wood can splinter, which may not be something you want in your house! Composite decking has less chance of doing this than wood does due to its smooth surface and lack of knots or cracks along its grain.

Costing Wood Decking vs Composite Decking Materials 

You will find that the cost of composite decking is more than that of wood, and that’s because it requires less maintenance.

If you have a pool or hot tub, this might be an important consideration for you.

Composite decks are also more durable than their counterparts made from wood, which means they can last longer without needing to be replaced in the future.

This is especially beneficial if your home has children or pets who like to run around on their property.

 There are many other benefits associated with using composite decking over traditional ones such as:

  • It looks better – The finish on these materials looks more attractive than standard ones so people would feel comfortable walking on them without worrying about damage happening anytime soon!
  • It lasts longer – Composite boards don’t get damaged easily like traditional ones do after heavy usage periods where chemicals such as chlorine were used repeatedly throughout each day until now where we live today .

If your are considering Composite decking your not in the wrong, but there are so many companies and types of composite decking that making the decision is difficult too.

what about using High density polyethylene?

HDPE stands for High-Density Polyethylene. HDPE is a thermoplastic polymer that is made from petroleum. HDPE has several outstanding properties, including being high-impact resistant, a large strength-to-density ratio, a high melting point, and high tensile strength. Examples of products that are made out of virgin HDPE plastic include milk jugs, shampoo bottles, cutting boards, piping, snowboards, and even surgical components used in skeletal and facial reconstruction.

The HDPE lumber available through Plastic Lumber Yard is created through secondary recycling. Milk jugs and bottles made from HDPE are broken down into pellets, melted, and combined with additives before being molded into lumber. Each piece of lumber is made entirely of HDPE. 

Although HDPE is molded to resemble wood, it has none of the disadvantages of wood. HDPE lumber is mold and mildew resistant. It is entirely waterproof, making it perfect for decks, docks, and walkways that are in wetlands or at the shore. The color of the lumber is included throughout the entire board during the manufacturing process, so painting and staining will never be needed. 

We at River City Construction want to walk you through step by steps on choosing the right decking for you.

Is it the time to rebuild your deck? Contact us today! River Decking Services is the answer!

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