Best Decking Materials: Pros and Cons

   Wood or composite board, or what other things? As with any major home purchase, decoration materials in appearance, durability and cost of different. You start the research from here, familiar with all kinds of authentic and synthetic deck. In addition, you may need to use certain types of wood or decoration, for your project deck structure, and surface and rail parts, you will see, walking and other decorative materials.
   The following is the most widely used construction materials in the description of the residential deck, including the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

The Advantages of:
1、This is really authentic; there is a natural warmth.
2、Smells good.
3、It looks natural, because it is some types of wood are often cork - one of the cheapest decorative materials can be provided.

Shortcomings:
1、Hardwood like IPE can be very expensive.
2、Lack of maintenance of wood can be split and crack and discoloration.
3、The availability and price is determined by the regions.

Composite

Also known as wood polymer composites wood substitute or synthetic cover, composite materials have rapidly become the fastest growing decorative materials in the last decade of residential use. Wood plastic composite  is an environmentally friendly alternative to wood, combined with plastic and wood fiber.


Advantage：
Weather resistance.
Anti fouling.
Light.
Not broken or rotten.
Low maintenance.

Disadvantages:
Some seem obvious fake or cheap.
Some brands can slip.
Not resistant to mold and mildew, especially in the shade.
Eventually showing signs of age and decay.
Often sagging and bending than wood.