Texas Deck Builder - Treated Wood Vinyl & Composite Decking

Adding a deck to your home is a great way to increase living space while creating the perfect place to spend time enjoying the outdoors. Decks are very useful for anyone who loves to cookout, lounge or socialize with friends and work wonders for family gatherings and reunions. They also increase property value making them more of an investment than an expense. And if you choose the right material and deck builder, your investment will last for years.

Decking products have advanced through the years and so have the wood stains and sealers that help protect them. You now have more options for what you can build a deck with. In the past, treated lumber, cedar and cypress were your only options. But now, we can build decks with vinyl and composite lumber that resist the elements better that wood.

I've heard about composite decks and vinyl decking but I'm curious about the lifespan of these product. How do they last and can wood decks be treated to last the same?

First, composite and vinyl decks are impervious to insects and unlike wood, they will never rot, crack or splinter. This makes them last for many years. But, wood decking can also last with proper maintenance is performed including cleaning and sealing it on a scheduled basis.

Here is a list of the best decking products used today and a short summary of the benefits of using each.

• Vinyl Decks - Much like vinyl siding, vinyl decking provide years of fun without the maintenance and never need painting
• Composite Decks - This material has a very realistic wood appearance but will never splinter, crack or rot like wood.
• Treated Wood Decks - This is the traditional deck building material and will last if cleaned and sealed regularly.
• Exotic Hardwood Decks - These are built using wood such as ipe, cypress and redwood which are less effected by the elements but do require some upkeep.

Building a deck onto your house is more than worth the investment and provides tons of outdoor fun. So if you would like to learn more about your options, all you need to do is contact a professional deck builder like Time For Remodeling. Our installation services are available for a large portion of Texas so make sure to checkout our complete Texas Service Area to see if you qualify for a Free Siding Estimate and consultation.