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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is ...

In one region, at least, plastic decking now leads pressure-treated wood. Half of the decking in the northeastern United States is now made of synthetic materials such as plastic composites, according ...

CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and TimberTechComposite decking, like the TimberTech Azek boards shown ...

Report Ocean published the latest research report on the US Wood-Plastic Composite Decking Market. In order to comprehend a market holistically, a variety of factors must be evaluated, including ...

Q: I'm confused about which decking boards to use on my new deck. There are different wood species and types as well as an entire family of composite decking boards. What type have you had experience ...

Q: I’m confused about which decking boards to use on my new deck. There are different wood species and types as well as the entire family of composite decking boards. What types have you had ...

In the late 1990s, Trex became a pioneer in the industry of composite lumber for decks. It used ground-up portions of wood mixed with pulverized plastic, much of which was recycled, and made a ...

Q: My deck boards are made of recycled plastic that won’t splinter or rot, but they have developed a number of dark stains that I assume are mildew. I want to clean the deck but there are many plants ...

Question: I’ve got 1,500 square feet of lakefront boardwalk made from composite decking. The brand is Trex Accents. It started developing black spots within two years of the installation. I’m mad as ...