Info on Composite decking

[steel1man]

Any reviews on Composite V Treated Pine deck boards?
Replacing old pine boards which gets Very Hot in summer. Isn't Composite cooler to walk on?Doesn't county use Composite at all public beach accessed? Thanks

 

[James Bentwood]

God it smells awful, especially when hot - like melting plastic. Maybe at some point the off-gassing stops being so bad? But meanwhile you are breathing pollution. My guess is toxic fumes.

 

[steel1man]

God it smells awful, especially when hot - like melting plastic. Maybe at some point the off-gassing stops being so bad? But meanwhile you are breathing pollution. My guess is toxic fumes.

So James to understand Composite does get hot to the touch??

 

[Jimmy T]

In my opinion, composite gets hotter in the sun than wood. Try walking barefoot on the Grayton boardwalk this summer. Ouch! Composite is more expensive from a materials and installation POV, but I think it's a good material for things like boardwalks and anything close to or on the ground. Bugs don't like it, it doesn't rot, and it seems pretty durable. I also think it isn't as slippery as wood when it gets wet. I used it for the floor in my outdoor shower and really like it there.

 

[Lake View Too]

Yes, it is hotter to the feet than wood. It does cost a lot more than wood. It lasts virtually forever. It’s good for a lot of things, but I built my main deck with #1pressure treated about 16 years ago and I put oil based stain on it every couple years and it looks and feels great. The size of the deck can certainly be a factor in your decision.

 

[ottomatik]

Ipe Decking - Ipe Wood - Ipe Deck Price - Lumber
If you $$$

 

[Lake View Too]

Ipe or cumaru are absolutely great. And it's really fa,r far better to install it with hidden fasteners (same with Trex). Again, if you have a relatively small deck, it would be a good choice. But if you have a biggy, you might need a second mortgage.

 

[Leader of the Banned]

Right now if I build something from plain old pressure treated pine, and never do anything other than pressure wash it, it will look the way I want, hold up structurally, and probably outlive me. I may have to replace a board, or a screw here and there (really cheap). The wood may start to separate (split) a bit. It won't rot and succumb to termite damage. Did I say I like the look?

 

[PoppaJ]

Ipe or cumaru are absolutely great. And it's really fa,r far better to install it with hidden fasteners (same with Trex). Again, if you have a relatively small deck, it would be a good choice. But if you have a biggy, you might need a second mortgage.

I have a small deck but I compensate with a big nail gun.