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I did a search on this and Trex but it looked like the conversations changed to wood. So I thought I would post again to see if there are any composite deck users out there.
I am in the NW where it rains a lot and would like to replace my porch. Most of it is covered but the previous wood did get wet enough it needs to be replaced. It’s also only about 6 inches above ground. It sounds like composite would be a lot better then concrete or something else.
Any comments on composites?
Thanks,
steve
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Steve- When were you going to actually build this deck? What is it that is holding up the process? Are there too many options? OK wood is out!
Trex-$1.63'
Ewood-$3.15'
Weatherbest-$1.91'
Carefree- $2.08'
RPM Plastic-$2.12'
Mikron-$2.06'
Here is a few choices. Now installation , if done right will cost you about twice as much as wood because it has to be pre-drilled and screwed in most cases.Pick one and get a bid to install. Bob
*Trex is an EXCELLENT choice. And DOES NOT need to be pre drilled. Go to http://www.trex.com or call 1-800-buy-trex and ask for a copy of the "contractor book". It features a neat trick for hiding the fasteners (regular screws) that you will love! Also, Trex is the ONLY composite with all three code listings. Happy building.
*Yah, Trex isn't bad. We just started using a lot of it this year because the SYP PT we get is so bad. One thing to look out for is that in installing a porch for an elderly womamn, she had a lot of trouble discerning the edge of the steps going down because it is so dark to begin with and so uniform. A little SharkStep and paint on the edgings (an anti-slip coating from Sherwin Williams), did the trick, but I never would have thought of it. Also, we use McFeely's deck screws, and I'm sure use the same trick that Tom mentions. Almost perfectly hides the fasteners. Anyhow, I'm sold at this point; seems a better product than the PT we get. Time will tell.
*Ditto on the Trex, and no predrilling required, also Trex meets ADA requirements for non-slip surfaces, all the customers that have chosen Trex are very happy with it.I'm guessing at the "trick" but I won't reveal my method either, until I check out the handbook. Geoff
*I hate to challenge you pro-deck , as you have proven yourself (in my opinion) to be quite knowledgeable and a pretty decent guy here in breaktime, but what is this business about charging twice as much to install trex????? ALL decking material must be screwed. if there is anyone in the industry that is using nails to fasten deck boards, don't hire them, they are doing it wrong. Sorry for any toe stepin-on that I may have done, but this is kind of a sore subject with me. Anyway, that said, Yes Trex will usually cost you a bit more than wood as it can be more difficult and time consuming to install, but I think double is a little excessive. Now then.... "trick? what trick? sounds worth checking out. I personally have always pre-drilled Trex because I think it looks better than not. But hidden fasteners if not too awful darn time wasting and difficult would be great. I guess I'd better check out that handbook before I do another Trex deck.
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I did a search on this and Trex but it looked like the conversations changed to wood. So I thought I would post again to see if there are any composite deck users out there.
I am in the NW where it rains a lot and would like to replace my porch. Most of it is covered but the previous wood did get wet enough it needs to be replaced. It's also only about 6 inches above ground. It sounds like composite would be a lot better then concrete or something else.
Any comments on composites?
Thanks,
steve