The low-maintenance decking materials currently on the market include hardwoods like ipe and cumaru and metals like aluminum and galvanized steel, but the two most popular are composite and cellular ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is ...

Demand for environmentally friendly, virtually maintenance-free Trex composite decking grows every year. Why has this ...

Q. I'm confused about which decking boards to use on my new deck. There are different wood species and types as well as the entire family of composite decking boards. What type have you had experience ...

Decks can be a popular addition that allows you to better enjoy your outdoor space—and to increase the value of your home. But when it comes time to choose between composite, hard wood, and even ...

Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

In one region, at least, plastic decking now leads pressure-treated wood. Half of the decking in the northeastern United States is now made of synthetic materials such as plastic composites, according ...

All composite and plastic decking material can be cut and routed with regular equipment. Carefree Xteriors decking, railings, ballisters, stair treads and accent boards come in different colors and ...

Q: I’m confused about which decking boards to use on my new deck. There are different wood species and types as well as the entire family of composite decking boards. What types have you had ...

Q: I'm confused about which decking boards to use on my new deck. There are different wood species and types as well as an entire family of composite decking boards. What type have you had experience ...