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Backyard deck - wood vs composite?
Posted on 10/20/17 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 10/20/17 at 3:14 pm
Building a deck out back and was going to go composite, but I’m hoarding a number of suggestions to go wood + some deck paint. Obviously I’d love to go the cheaper option but I don’t want to deal with big arse splinters and wasps and shite. Is wood really a decent option?
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Posted on 10/20/17 at 3:15 pm to Cold Drink
That composite is expernsive
Posted on 10/20/17 at 3:15 pm to Cold Drink
Would
Posted on 10/20/17 at 3:15 pm to Cold Drink
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Is wood really a decent option?
no, unless you love sanding, painting, giant bumble bees, warping, splinters, mildew, etc.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 3:16 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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no, unless you love sanding, painting, giant bumble bees, warping, splinters, mildew, etc.
And resealing every few years.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 3:18 pm to Cold Drink
Composite if you can afford it
Posted on 10/20/17 at 4:06 pm to LSUEnvy
I went with composite about 9 years ago on our camp and couldn't be happier. I just wash it once a year and it looks new. Expensive but in the long run I am almost sure it will be cheaper not even counting the labor for the upkeep of wood. Now I assume you are talking about PT SYP as wood, if you are considering IPE or something like that it is a different discussion.
I do like the look of wood with a semi-transparent stain but it is a lot of upkeep, that's what we have on our dock and boardwalk. Some of the others in our neighborhood use the thick coatings and to me, while it looks OK on a dock, it looks rather "trashy" on an actual deck attached to a home.
I do like the look of wood with a semi-transparent stain but it is a lot of upkeep, that's what we have on our dock and boardwalk. Some of the others in our neighborhood use the thick coatings and to me, while it looks OK on a dock, it looks rather "trashy" on an actual deck attached to a home.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 4:08 pm to Cold Drink
IPE
Posted on 10/20/17 at 4:14 pm to LSUEnvy
Just quoted a customer for some PVC decking.
5.5" x 20' was $106/board.
Composite is significantly cheaper.
5.5" x 20' was $106/board.
Composite is significantly cheaper.
This post was edited on 10/20/17 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 10/20/17 at 4:16 pm to nguyt518
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Just quoted a customer for some PVC decking.
5.5" x 20' was $106/board.
shite Ipe is cheaper than that and last 75 years...
Posted on 10/20/17 at 4:18 pm to Obtuse1
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I do like the look of wood with a semi-transparent stain but it is a lot of upkeep, that's what we have on our dock and boardwalk.
Interesting, tell me more about your neighborhood...
Posted on 10/20/17 at 4:23 pm to Cold Drink
If you are moving in 5 years wood is fine. If you are stayimg in this house long term, just spend the money on composite. You will curse yourself every time you have to do maintenance otherwise.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 4:37 pm to Tiger in NY
Yep about to replace my deck. 12' x 20'. Only lasted 7 years. Going with composite this time.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 5:03 pm to tigerbutt
My 21 year old pressure treated pine deck is still in solid condition. Needs only a couple ballisters replaced and another paint job.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 5:21 pm to deeprig9
The treated wood today does not use the same chemicals as 21 years ago. My personal issue is my deck over the water goes underwater a couple of times a year. This caused the wood to expand and contract and crack and fail. I am installing Ipe in the spring with stainless fasteners
Posted on 10/20/17 at 5:25 pm to Cold Drink
Go with composite or PVC foamed decking. There are decks out there 50 years old made of PVC and still look good. Initial cost is higher but you never have to paint or replace. Trust me!
Posted on 10/20/17 at 5:31 pm to wickowick
I am planning an outdoor deck...most likely going with Brazilian hard wood (IPE) and stainless fasteners. Why I changed my mind from composite -- mine is a roof top deck, in direct sunlight, composite gets very hot, seems to retain heat.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 5:33 pm to Cold Drink
Composite.
No maintenance.
Lasts.
Wash it down.
No maintenance.
Lasts.
Wash it down.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 5:34 pm to Cold Drink
Tarp
Posted on 10/20/17 at 5:40 pm to nguyt518
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5.5" x 20' was $106/board
Damn. I got Veka boards for $70ish. Might help the factor is close though.
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