Composite Decking vs. Natural Wood Decking

Posted June 15, 2009 01:41 by Robert

Tags: composite decking, pvc

I am not a fan of composite decking and this is another great example of the conflicting definitions of “green”. While composite products are lower maintenance in terms of staining and peeling, their “maintenance free” claims have been overstated and the major suppliers have actually been forced to stop using this term after numerous class action lawsuits. Composite decks don’t have to be stained, but they do build-up noticeable dirt and mold and have to be power washed or scrubbed down on a regular basis, often with chemical cleaners which can cause fading. From an aesthetical perspective, nothing looks like or resists mold like a newly stained wood deck (especially mahogany) and I would rather put my effort into staining once every 1-2 years than scrubbing mold. We were excited to find an eco-friendly mahogany decking product for our project.

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