What decking material lasts the longest?

When renovating a house, many people make careful choices about the decking material.  This is because the decking material is the main area to play with your family and children. And at the same time, it is the first place that others see when they walk by. Therefore, the deck is a very important part of the whole house decoration and we will definitely choose the best composite decking material. 

We all know that there are many different decking materials available in the market. Such as tiles, pressure-treated wood decks, preserved wood decking, aluminum decking, composite decking material, etc. So, when we want to build a modern deck. How do we find the decking materials that will last the longest?

First, let’s compare the main types of decking materials, as follows.

Tile

Tile is more durable, waterproof, and cheaper if used as an outdoor deck. However, if there is water on top of the tiles, it is easy to slip and fall down. At the same time, tiles may be broken by collision, bringing safety risks to users.

Of course, excluding these unfavorable factors, tiles can be used for a long time. Therefore, the best place to use tiles is not outdoors. And it is a better choice to use tiles indoors to decorate the house.

Cement

There is no doubt that cement is the deck material that has been used for the longest time. Of course, it also has many disadvantages. Such sunlight will cause the ground to overheat, aesthetics is not enough, and does not match the house decoration. The floor is too hard, which makes it more dangerous for the elderly or children to fall, and so on.

Unless you are not too concerned about the appearance of your house. Then it is not recommended that you use cement to build your outdoor deck.

Pressure treated wood

Pressure-treated wood decking is inexpensive and available at building material stores everywhere. The appearance of wood decking looks warm and natural. And the natural wood grain brings a different kind of enjoyment, so many people choose wood decking.

However, wood deck boards are easily affected by weather and climate. It is more prone to decay, insects, cracking, etc. And it needs regular maintenance every year to ensure an intact appearance and longer service life. If properly maintained, wood decking usually lasts about 10-15 years.

Of course, you can also choose the better hardwood decking. Which is environmentally adaptable and less prone to cracking and rotting. It also does not require frequent maintenance, but the hardwood decking is more expensive.

Preservative wood decking

Preservative wood deck material means that the wood is processed and put into a closed pressure preservative tank. And the preservative is pressed into the wood with vacuum pressure. It can effectively prevent the corrosion of microorganisms and moths. At the same time, it has the function of waterproof and anticorrosion. 

However, the preservative contains some toxicity, so it is not the first choice for home decoration. Especially if there are children at home, it is not recommended to use this kind of wooden deck material.

Aluminum decking

Aluminum is very durable and can be used for a long time. But the choice of colors and surfaces is limited. Its appearance may not match with most houses. It is also more affected by the environment and tends to overheat in summer and freeze more easily in winter, making it less suitable for outdoor sports. Also, the price is relatively high.

Composite decking

Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) is an eco-friendly decking material made from recycled wood fibers and polymers, manufactured through an innovative twin-screw extrusion process that combines superior performance with the natural look and texture of real wood.

Finished composite deck boards are weather-resistant, water-resistant, UV resistant, corrosion-resistant, crack-resistant, mildew resistant, colorful, paint-free (with your own decking colors), have a wide selection of surfaces, and can be customized. More importantly, it has a natural wood look effect and a long life span of about 25 years. Maintenance-free and very friendly to the environment and the planet.

With capped composite decking, there is no need for frequent use of environmentally harmful paints, sealers, or stains. The composite decks material is non-toxic and does not contain any harmful substances. Therefore, WPC decorative panels are child-friendly. Nothing is more important than the safety of your children.

Summary

Nowadays, composite decking has become the most widely used decking material in the working market. It is widely used in different areas, such as balconies, decks, patios, swimming pools, roof decks, deck steps, walkways, sea bridges, etc. Many projects have been completed for more than 10 years and the feedback is very good because of its long life and weather resistance.

In any case, composite decks are definitely the best choice when you have any deck in mind. The cost of the deck per square foot is very reasonable and there are different composite decking prices to suit different requirements. It can also be DIY by the composite deck builder to do any deck design you like during the installation process, such as adding deck lighting ideas.

If you prefer, you can also install it yourself. Composite decking boards will come with very detailed installation instructions that will help you with your installation, in fact, it’s really very easy.

Go ahead and design a deck with the most durable materials available now!!!