Pick your deck, any deck He chose a composite deck, Trex decking in this case. It’s more expensive but will last longer than most wood. It’s easy to clean off and needs very little maintenance.

(Based on current pricing, in 2023, the Trex Enhance decking I used costs about 35 percent more than pressure-treated wood—or $32 per 16-foot board as opposed to $21 per board.) ...

Join me as I replace my 20+ year old treated deck boards with new composite decking, perfect for protecting our feet from ...

These types of boards expand and contract more than regular wood, so they need a lot of deck fasteners to keep them from becoming distorted. Drive three deck screws at the ends and two every 12 in ...

Q. I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are ...

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.

I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are ...

Ipe decking typically ranges from $8 to $20 per square foot, not including labor. Factors that affect those costs include the wood’s grade, in addition to the size, shape and style of your new deck.

Composite deck boards with a textured, wood-embossed surface have a higher coefficient of friction and better slip resistance than PVC and composite decking products with a non-embossed surface.