What is the best deck material?

Babak K

2 years ago Updated: Sept. 25, 2020

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wood, composite, or any other? What brand do you recommend?

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Emmanuel Cosgrove Best answer 2 years ago

To learn what materials are best for decking and for how to build durable deck that will last you will find what you need on this page -

How to Build Beautiful Decks that Last - Top Tips & Photos

There are a few minor tips for deck building that can greatly extend the life of the deck, and particularly the structure underneath. If you prevent water from damaging the deck joists you can often leave them in place when a deck is in need of repair and only replace the top decking boards.

Robert J. Pierson 9 months ago

When renovating a wood deck, also check out our

Step by step guide on renovating a cedar wood deck, here and when talking of exterior wood finishes, we also have how to stain a deck to make old planks look like new. I hope you find these guides useful!

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