Pretty much any deck will look great when it’s brand new, but a deck built with subpar materials will start showing its age in a year or two. Fast-forward a decade, and a wooden deck that was ...

Composite decking is a great choice vs. wood for a variety of reasons. People choose wood plastic composite (WPC) or even plastic lumber (PL) over wood because they want the finished project to resist ...

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CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and ...

A soft spot or partial decay on your deck may not seem like a huge deal, but it could be a sign of disaster to come — ...

If you’re planning to build a wooden deck this summer, you may have noticed that choosing a decking material has become much more difficult than ever before. Just a few years ago the only option was ...

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We need to replace a section of our pressure-treated deck, and I'm concerned the old wood and new planks won't look good together. How can we get the two sections to match? Once you lay down the new ...

Whether you're staining a wood deck, bench, or fence, these expert tips will enhance its look and longevityAn even ...