Cost Comparison: Composite Decking vs. Wood
Product Specialist Otto Kinzel returns to compare short-term and long-term costs between composite decking and traditional wood. What are your thoughts? www.fiberondecking.com
TREX Deckmakeover.wmv
Another W Partners video project – the Trex Deck Makeover video, sharing with the public the concept that you don’t have to completely rebuild your deck from scratch. You can reface your existing deck saving hundreds of dollars. Our video shows you how.
Ask a McCoy’s Pro – Pros and Cons of Composite & PVC decking
Go to www.mccoys.com to get your building supply questions answered by a McCoy’s Building Supply pro. Today’s question is from Kenny at kennymasters.com. Kenny asks, “Is man made decking all the same? Is there one stronger than the other? What is the price difference?” McCoy’s lumber expert, Tom Hasting responds: Kenny, I’m glad you asked these questions about man made decking. When we say man made decking, we really want to talk about composite decking or PVC decking. What we get with composite decking or PVC decking is short term aesthetic gains at a high cost, but a long term savings when you consider the cost of maintenance…yearly maintenance. Composite decking is 50 percent plastic and 50 percent wood. It’s very important when we consider the plastic that if it’s recycled plastic it has to be cleaned properly. If it’s not cleaned properly then there will be color migration with time; that can be a real problem. With the wood, it’s important that it be hard wood flour instead of soft wood flour, because soft woods gain moisture and you’ll get a deep mold problem. We would say that you should also use maple because you have a lack of tannins that you might have with oak. And the tannins can migrate some color as well. This is why we prefer TimberTech, because on the composite side you have non-recycled plastic, ie virgin plastic, so you get rid of the color problem there. And you use maple, hardwood wood flour, and that prevents the tannin problem. All together we …
Cleaning Instructions for Composite Decking
Cleaning instructions for Composite Decking. It is recommended that you clean your Composite Deck 2 times a year. Once in the Spring and once in the Fall for the best results.
Bergen County Deck Builder Explains Synthetic and Composite Decking Types
Greg DiBernardo of Bergen Decks explains the three main types of synthetic decking available on the market today. You may be surprised to know that “composite” decking is only one type of synthetic decking and it is being phased out by better, more modern solutions.
Composite Decking: How Fiberon Is Better
Learn more about composite decking at www.fiberondecking.com Fiberon is the industry leader in composite decking with superior craftsmanship, innovative materials, and cost-effective solutions. Fiberon composite decks stand the test of time and offer excellent protection against scratches, stains, water absorption and mildew. Fiberon also offers industry-leading 20-year Stain & Fade limited warranties.
Trex Transcend – Contractor Pitch – Glenbrook U
Trex Transcend information Lasting Beauty Transcend Decking is engineered with a low sheen, high definition wood grain pattern that comes in four rich earth tones and two new tropical hardwood colors. Each Transcend deck board comes in two profile options: square and grooved. The grooved boards accommadate the Trex Hideaway Hidden Fastener System which gives your deck a smooth, finished look free of screw holes. You can mix and match Transcend Decking with the coordinating railing to create your own unique outdoor living space. Low Maintenance Transcend Decking has a virtually indestructible shell that will never require any sanding, staining, or painting. The “work” involved with a Transcend deck is the occasional cleaning with soap and water. Fade, Stain, & Scratch Resistant The Transcend line’s protective shell is warrantied against fading, staining, and scratching. Each decking board is protected on three sides that protect against the element for superior weather protection. Eco-Friendly Transcend Decking is made of 95% recycled materials. Those materials include reclaimed wood, sawdust, and plastic shopping bags so no trees are harvested to make the product. The manufacturing process is also green with factory runoff recycled and no smokestacks. Railing Options Transcend Railing comes in the same great colors as Transcend Decking, plus Charcoal Black and Classic White. You can even bend Transcend Railing to create custom curves. With all the color choices and custom …
Trex deck builder how to install transcends decking
Dave Lombardo of American Deck, a professional Trex builder, instructs how to install Trex transcends decking.
Trex DYI Overview – Glenbrook U
Great video as an overview to installing Trex decking on an existing substructure.
Trex Transcends Composite Deck and Rail under covered porch and patio video
Archadeck of Charlotte designed and built this covered porch with round columns and Trex Transcends Composite Deck and Composite Rail
