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 ...

Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is for certain: It will always be high maintenance. That's what opened the door for an alternative ...

This project shows how to install composite decking from start to finish, including planning the framing, using picture framing for cleaner edges, setting the first rows straight, installing hidden ...

A rebound in new home completions from 2013's low level as well as gains in residential improvement and repair spending will help drive stronger demand. Analyst Paul Goehrke also sees growth coming ...

Renovation demand, lower-lifecycle-cost composites, capstock durability and bold prefinished siding offer key growth opportunitiesDublin, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Siding and Decking Market - ...

Trex composite decking is made from 95% recycled and reclaimed content, including thousands of plastic bags, wraps and films. (Photo courtesy Trex) This is your first of three free stories this month.

Wood decks or decks constructed out of a composite product? The debate during the last decade or so has been fierce. At first blush, composite decks appear to be superior: maintenance-free, longer ...

Demand for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber in the United States is forecast to expand 11 percent per year through 2009 to $3.5 billion, according to a study by Cleveland-based market ...

While pressure-treated wood is the cheapest option on day one, the cumulative costs of stains, sealants, deck cleaners, and labor over 15 years often make low-maintenance composite or aluminum decking ...