Composite decking sources/prices

Is it covered, and if not, are there any large Pines or other trees nearby that will drop needles and leaves on it? I did something similar about a dozen years ago. Thinking it would be less maintenance. Mostly from the pine needles, but they would dump on it during rain storms, and it would leave a mess. I still had to power wash at least once a year, something I was trying to get away from with the old wood boards.

Are you building all new or just putting new boards down? What about railings? I was very pleased with the wood railing kits from Lowe's. I think they were 6 foot sections, with wood top/bottom and wood balusters. We found a stain that was almost a perfect match for the Trex boards we used.

We recently had the old one demo'd and had a new covered deck built and screened in. I was going to try and reuse the composite boards, since I had enough board feet to do the screened in part, but couldn't get those old square head screws out. Ended up going with wood and had the whole thing stained.

It'll greatly depend on the quality even within a brand as there's varying grades.

Also check out the span requirements for joist. Is the decking designed to be used on 16" or 12" centers.

It's an open deck with no pines around. I do plan on covering part of it one day. I was looking into Trex. I'll probably just buy it locally at the Depot or Lowe's I'm thinking after reading

I plan on adding joists to what I have. Not doing a complete rebuild.

I'd at least call for a quote (including delivery and total package) at a local building supply; however it's your money and maybe (jus maybe)the big-box will have a color and style you want or can live with. One word of warning: the order time for some may surprise you if it's not in stock. Because they may only make that particular style/color infrequently... so plan way ahead of time. It took nearly 3months to get the last we used.


(*edit to add: because there's always something else - when you hurry)