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Recycling plastic is a big deal these days. If you are planning to redo your present deck, you are probably considering the cost VS value of composite decking boards. Using composite deck boards not only recycles waste plastic to a new use, but waste wood materials also. If you are going to build a new deck, it is because you need a place to unwind and drink in natural elements and a deck adds value to a home. Why not help mother earth and make that deck from composite deck boards that contain no toxic chemicals?

There are other incentives besides environmentalism. Composite deck boards last longer than treated wood. They are much easier to maintain. No painting, or waterproofing needed. Lacking maintenance, treated wood can rot or warp. These issues are minimal with composite decking boards. Termites cannot stomach composite deck boards.

Pressure treated lumber has a lifespan of 5-10 years, depending on the environment. Tropical wood decking boards are durable, but have the aura of decimating tropical forests and killing innocent endangered wildlife. Red cedar deck boards are durable if they are well maintained. A composite deck board is durable without maintenance.

The quality of the plastic included in construction of plastic decking boards contributes significantly to the durability of the item, and should be thoroughly researched for the plastic deck board you install. Composite deck boards with a polypropylene-base are considered to be stronger than those using PVC, but those with PVC are more flexible. Decking board prices are determined by the quality of materials used as well as the cost of production. As for cheap decking boards, well, that would be treated lumber with its toxic chemicals. Quality deck boards made from composite materials will pay for themselves shortly in the savings from low maintenance.

Composite decking boards come in a wide variety of colors (all have a relatively low fade by 6 months after exposure to sun) and a variety of non slide or smooth surfaces. Tiles are available in wood grain look composite material for decking. Do not expect the wood grain to be very natural, although this is probably the next step in plastic deck board design. It is somewhat like wood grain, but of a uniform color, which is the same from top to bottom of the board.

With the growing demand for composite decking boards, the business has become very competitive. Older companies such as Trex may be a household name, but they have some serious competition. Entrepreneurs are scrambling to engineer and market an ever more durable and cost effective product.

Once you get your deck installed, set up a great deck canopy and enjoy your days in the shade!