Q: We are going to build a deck. I saw a deck that was built from synthetic lumber. I was told they purchased the material from Home Depot. I would appreciate any information you can provide.
A: There are many "composite" decking materials on
the market these days, made from wood and resins or plastics,
including Trex, E-Z Deck, E-Wood, ChoiceDek, Rhino Deck, EverNew
from CertainTeed, Weatherbest, and Nexwood. I'm sure there are
other brands, as well. You can find descriptions of all these
on the web by typing the brand names and "composite deck"
into a good search engine.
I recommend you have about three different contractors who install composite decking come to your home, explain the pros and cons of their products and give you detailed written bids. This is usually the best way to determine the best product, a fair price range and which professional you prefer to hire.
To find some reputable decking contractors, visit Service Magic, type "Install A Deck" into the search engine, fill out a service request and be matched with the ideal service professional in your area.
by Kathy Maynard, reprinted courtesy of Service Magic
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