"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 ...

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 ...

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At the risk of exposing my Boomer vintage, I can tell you that I had been building decks for 10 years before composite decking was even a thing. My point is not that I’m old, but that composite ...

The typical cost range for building a deck is $4,141 to $11,713, though the national average cost is $7,913. The main cost factors in building a deck include deck size, materials, foundation, and ...

Treated lumber, or composite? This is a common question when meeting with a client to discuss a design regarding a deck build. There are pros and cons to either path. It really comes down to the ...