What are the advantages of composite decking vs wood decking?
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Dan's of Central Florida, Inc. on Jun 01, 2011Hi Brian, Composites, when compared to wood, don't rot or get eaten by the various bugs. However, it is also a lot more expensive to use as a decking material, so expect a higher cost to build it.Helpful Reply
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ICS LLC on Jun 01, 2011composits are a great idea,however not without problems. 1. because the sun is really hard on petroleum based products it tends to have its own set of characteristics not related to wood. 2. higher initial costHelpful Reply
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