Its unnatural color is easily noticeable and the material doesn t warp or bend easily pressure treated wood decks are perfect for locations with high moisture.
Concrete deck or wood deck.
Resistant to the weather rotting and insects.
Treated wood has some benefits.
My husband is not a fan of wood decks.
I would like a deck over the walkout coming off the great room made out of a stamped concrete.
This puts the lifetime cost of a composite deck lower than a wood deck in many cases and higher than a concrete patio.
I have seen decks like these but they are usually on very high end homes.
We are in the process of designing our new house.
What is concrete decking.
A wood deck requires just power washing annually to protect against mildew and mold.
Homeadvisor s deck or patio guide compares difference between the two based on cost material wood concrete stone paver brick placement grond level versus raised resale value building installation cleaning and maintenace and extra features.
But there is an alternative to wood decking.
With concrete decking you get all the benefits of a concrete patio with the look and appeal of traditional decking.
Composite decks don t last as long as concrete patios.
Before you start building determine whether a treated or untreated deck is right for you.
Concrete decking is a gorgeous concrete patio that looks just like decking without the problems associated with wooden.
Compared to concrete patios the initial installation cost of composite decks can be slightly lower or roughly the same depending on the material.