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OT: composite decking

marysvilleksegghead
marysvilleksegghead Posts: 862
in EggHead Forum
Prob time for a new porch and was wondering about composite decking and if any forum members have any 
recommendations.
Thanks

Lrg 2008
Mini 2009
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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,923
    I’m just about done staining my pressure treated wood deck and I can guarantee you my next one will be composite 😂

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  • Moleman
    Moleman Posts: 374
    Veka
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  • kingsmoke
    kingsmoke Posts: 151
    If money isn't an issue, PVC composite decking is the way to go. (in my mind). 10 years ago we did wood based composite decking. Wood based composite fades up to 30% and PVC based has minimal fading. We still like our deck  even though it has faded. We do need to power wash it every year , which is easier than staining,  but not completely maintenance free.
    Grand Rapids , Mi
    LBGE -  28Blackstone - Saber grill
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  • marysvilleksegghead
    marysvilleksegghead Posts: 862
    Moleman said:
    Veka
    checked Veka out on their webpage, no dealers within 200 miles :o
    Lrg 2008
    Mini 2009
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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,396
    Have Trex on back deck of our lake house. It’s awesome. No splinters in your feet. Gotta be pre-drilled before applying screws. 
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  • GaBGE
    GaBGE Posts: 556
    edited June 2019
    I built my house in 2007 and installed trex.It has faded a bit but not enough that I regret it. I used what Home Depot kept in stock because it was considerable cheaper than having to order. I also used a fastening system that is installed from the bottom, no screws showing on top. I would definitely make the same decision again over treated lumber today. The new pressure treated lumber is junk. 

    I also ran my deck stringers on 12” center rather than the normal 16”. Trex recommended 12” on commercial applications, not sure if it was overkill or not but it doesn’t sag at all. 
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  • Gym
    Gym Posts: 366
    Love mine. Worth the $. Mines on 12" centers and in the shade. I can't speak for larger centers and in full sun if that's what your doing. 
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  • GrillinSailor
    GrillinSailor Posts: 81
    I have wolf - I thought it looked richer than trex
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  • littlerascal56
    littlerascal56 Posts: 2,110
    We used Ever Grain composite decking when we built this house 15 years ago.  It’s a light grey color, and still looks new.  I did run the treated stringers on 12” centers, and put it down with 2.5” stainless finish nails (nail gun).  Barely can see nail dimples.  Very happy with it!
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  • Ridgehunter
    Ridgehunter Posts: 29
    I put Azek decking down it's PVC composite,be careful with Trex, my brother-in-law put it down on his deck and it faded, Trex is a wood composite unless now they changed it.
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  • Flatfoot
    Flatfoot Posts: 96
    We put Trex decking on our deck about a year ago. The original pressure treated lumber was rotting through. As long as I can afford it, I will never use anything else in the future. It's fantastic, though a little pricy. As my son said when I told him I was thinking about the Trex he really encouraged me to do it, saying, "Buy once, cry once"!  
    LBGE, MM, & Mini. Weber Smokey Joe for a knockabout. 
    "Honestly, Honey!  Just one more Egg, and one more gun, and I'll be done!"
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  • chard
    chard Posts: 67
    Another vote for PVC.  We did a Timbertech product 9 years ago and it holds up very well.  The worry was condensation in the morning making it slick, and while there is sometimes some condensation in the morning, we have never had a slip issue.  Would do it again for sure.  Good luck.  
    Eggin' with a Large and Small
    Twin Cities, MN
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    My future deck will be fully exposed to sun pretty much all day. Any recommendations for that? 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,368
    100% PVC, about six years ago.  Just needs pressure washing every couple of years, raw-thah!  Wish I'd gone with 12" centers, as stated above, instead of 16"....

    “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

                  - Mark Twain 

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • littlerascal56
    littlerascal56 Posts: 2,110
    Trex deck didn’t have a good reputation in this area.  That’s why I went with Ever Grain.  Much more solid product, and does not fade.  
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    20 years with this Trex

    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
    That current composite decking is expensive. It will take a long time to pay for itself. 
    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    Had our deck redone and expanded 2 years ago.  Have fiberon - no issues at all.  
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,368
    Toxarch said:
    That current composite decking is expensive. It will take a long time to pay for itself. 
    Most peoples' incomes go up as they grow older, as their joint flexibility goes down.  The composite stuff looks better and better as you get older!   ;)

    “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

                  - Mark Twain 

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • MotownVol
    MotownVol Posts: 1,072
    I am sick and tired of maintaining my pressure treated deck.  I expect I have another 3-5 years in it, and then I am definitely going with composite.  Just not sure what type yet.
    Morristown TN, LBGE and Mini-Max.
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  • Titobob
    Titobob Posts: 4
    Just got this trex installed in ipe color. Love it so far. 
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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
    Trex has had some bad reviews in our area. We used Azek to build our deck about 10 years ago and it still looks great.  The company that built our deck also made deck furniture out of Azek and it has been extremely durable.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • Markarm4119
    Markarm4119 Posts: 526
    How hot do the composites get in full sunlight?
    My deck is in the sun from 10- 5 .
    I have had people with composite decking that get a lot of sun tell me it gets to hot to walk barefoot on.
    LBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
    Buford,Ga.
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    Markarm4119 said:
    How hot do the composites get in full sunlight?
    My deck is in the sun from 10- 5 .
    I have had people with composite decking that get a lot of sun tell me it gets to hot to walk barefoot on.
    Previously, my deck was cedar.  Now I have a chestnut colored fiberon.  I was quite surprised to find that my deck now is 6-8 degrees cooler than the cedar.
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • Komokaegger
    Komokaegger Posts: 60
    We have done our front porch and rear deck in composite. I used 2 different manufactures...name eludes me now...we used the hidden stainless clips on 12” centred joist which leaves a nice finish with no holes exposed. Yes the deck does get hot but in my opinion not a lot hotter then the grey PT deck on previously. Definitely want something on your feet when its in full sun. At 58 I hope this is the last time I need to work on either....other than cleaning.
    Ontario, Canada
    XL- BGE
    CGS- AR, spider, PS WOO, 
    KAB
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