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We’ve said it all along: Composite Decking has a big leg up on its competition, Exotic Hardwood Decking, in that it is far more realistic to color match. At the same time, though, it will become bleached over time, and you won’t have the option of refinishing it or replacing any boards that are subjected to a greater degree of direct sunlight. But … Continue about Better Than Composite Decking: The Real Deal, Part 6

If you’ve had an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality where decking products are concerned, you may want to think again. While Composite Decking products certainly have their benefits (near-perfect color matching, for instance) it’s definitely not the ideal product which some manufacturers would have you believe. In fact, like anything … Continue about Better Than Composite Decking: The Real Deal, Part 5

We started out with Composite Decking in the lead; when it comes to color-matching, manufactured products definitely have a leg up on the competition. Then Exotic Hardwood Decking took the lead as we looked at other issues that specifically relate to safety and longevity: hardness and fire ratings, heat and slip resistance. Add in two more … Continue about Better Than Composite Decking: The Real Deal, Part 4

When it comes to color-matching, Composite Decking wins. However, when we look at arguably more significant issues such as hardness, fire ratings, heat, and slip resistance, Exotic Hardwoods come out on top. So far, we’re looking at Composite Decking with a score of 1 versus Exotic Hardwood Decking with a score of 4. Let’s explore a few more … Continue about Better Than Composite Decking: The Real Deal, Part 3

When it comes to comparing Composite Decking products with real Exotic Hardwood Decking, it may seem like Composite Decking must be the better choice simply because it’s newer. Well, just like there’s a definite distinction between worthless and priceless, there’s an important distinction between trendy and timeless. Of course, we argue that real, … Continue about Better Than Composite Decking: The Real Deal, Part 2

You’ve probably heard all about the benefits of Composite Decking. Well, if you’ve been around for any amount of time at all, you know that there are always two sides to every story. And when it comes to the story of Composite Decking (and other manufactured building products), there’s a pretty seedy underside to every true positive or benefit that … Continue about Better Than Composite Decking: The Real Deal, Part 1