Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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If you’re planning to build a deck this summer, and you want that deck to demand as little ongoing maintenance as possible, then you should consider something called composite lumber. It requires no ...

Summer means lounging around outside on the deck, and those who don't have decks may think about building one. First, before the tools come out, you need to decide what type of material to pick for ...

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 ...

Decks provide homey, organic outdoor social spaces, perfect for hosting friends and family in the fresh air. However, decks ...