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Just finished my deck and the difference between treated lumber and composite was huge
I built a 12x16 foot deck last spring, one side with pressure-treated pine and the other with a basic composite. After one winter in Ohio, the treated wood has already warped in a few spots and needs a fresh coat of stain. The composite side just needed a quick hose down and looks exactly the same. I thought the upfront cost was too much, but now I wish I'd gone all composite. Anyone have a good brand of composite that doesn't get super hot in the sun?
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wendyj247mo ago
My Trex deck in Arizona still looks new after five brutal summers.
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finley_bennett286mo ago
Yeah, my buddy in Phoenix has one. He actually burned his feet pretty bad one July afternoon, said it was like walking on a frying pan. They ended up getting those big outdoor rugs just so the kids could play out there. The color still looks perfect though, no argument there.
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charles_black247mo ago
Forget fading, @wendyj24, I wonder if it gets too hot to walk on barefoot.
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