Wooden Decks Vrs Composite Decks.

Good Weather is here as the house price is  increasing chances  are that you got to the conclusion that adding a deck to your house will definitely increase the value of your property as well as enhancing living space for your family.

Now your question is which type of deck do I want for my house? And what are your options?

Those are the most popular questions: do I want a wooden deck or a composite wood deck?.

There is no right or wrong, it’s just about preference and convenience, in order to state what’s the best for you, you must understand the Pros and Cons of both materials and how you can take advantage of these characteristics. 

 

Composite Wood Deck  Pros.

• It does self maintain with the rain by washing itself.
• It does provide stronger resistance to algae growth on the surface and since it’s a synthetic material it prevents the algae from introducing to the inside fibers of the composite wood.
• It will save you money on yearly maintenance from splintering or nails adjusting.
• It will save you money every five years from staining and maintenance such as power washing. Approximately $1500-$2000 per 12′ x 12’ deck.
• They are eco-friendly since the source of their manufacturing it’s recycled Construction products.
• They are consistent in appearance and they don’t have natural defects that make wood stand out.
• You don’t have to worry about sealing composite decking to make it waterproof; most of the composite materials either PVC base or Vinyl coated are waterproofed by default.
• They come in multiple brands such as Trex, Veranda, Fiberon, Azek. These are the most well known brands.
• Choices when it comes  to the fastening, such as Hidden fastening by selecting grooved edging boards or Exposed screw fastening on surface if you decide to go with square edged decking boards.
• Most of this Material can be obtained at Home Depot Decking Builders area Or Lowe’s deck Building materials.

 

Wooden pressure treated Deck Pros.

• They are 20% cheaper than composite wood decking boards.
• The labor factor is the same but slightly may change depending on the price per piece and the chances of making errors at the moment of cutting a piece. Some contractors to avoid impact on their estimating process they increase the installation factor depending on the cost of the materials to work on.
• A wooden deck may have the same lasting life of a composite deck if this is maintained and treated properly on the three years to five years staining cycles.
• If you love nature and appreciate the fibers of the wood, Wood is your go to, all depends if you use the most popular treated  woods such as southern Pine but in certain areas a specific type may be requested such as non-decay colored wood  like Black Locust or Red Cedar imposed by historical Societies or homeowners Association.
• Natural defects appreciation If you live in a cabin log house A composite deck will not go well with your house style and design. Stains and sealers  will be your best allies to preserve the beauty of the wood in your deck.

 

6 Steps for building a deck in MD.

1. Deck Material choice selection Wood or composite.
2. Deck designing.
3. Deck Permit acquisition in your county or local state.
4. Deck Inspection by local contracting government office.
5. Deck Project management and completion.
6. Search under the words deck builders near Frederick and Montgomery MD on Google and read contractor terms and conditions.