Composite decking - St. Peters Deck Builders

As your deciding how you want your outdoor living space to look, one of the biggest decisions is what type of decking material should I use? St. Peters, Deck Builders hosts a wide variety of different style homes and decking materials. One of the most difficult things is figuring out what style deck and what type of materials should I use that goes well with our home style!

 

You really can't go wrong, but one of the most popular decking options many homeowners at the lake are turning to are composite decks! Our deck building company has helped hundreds of individuals with any and all of their decking needs for the last 25 years and we would love to help you and yours as well!

 

Composite wood decking has been around since the mid to late 1980's. This decking choice, also referred to wood-plastic decking is made from wood fibers that are the coated and encased in plastic. The plastics sometimes come from recycled products like soda bottles or other various plastics. The boards can sometimes be solid or hollow depending on how much you're looking to spend as well as what kind of durability you're looking to get out of your deck.

 

Composite decks are definitely gaining in popularity over the years and while these materials are clearly not "natural" like an actual wood built deck, they are slowly becoming the most purchase building material. The wide variety of colors that you can choose from to mimic that of a more natural wooden deck are immense.

 

With composite decking materials still continuing to advance technologically they are starting to look almost indistinguishable from that of a natural wood material.

Composite decking

Pros

  • Durable
  • Weather resistant
  • Termite resistant
  • Lightweight
  • Won't splinter
  • Wide variety of colors to choose from
  • Low ongoing maintenance
  • Color doesn’t fade easily

Composite decking

Cons

  • Typically more expensive then wood built decks
  • Can be slippery when wet
  • Can bend/sag more than wood
  • Doesn't have the "natural" wood look
  • Not resistant to mold and mildew

We provide our clients with a wide range of options when it comes to deciding what type of material they are going to build their outdoor entertaining area with. We promise to stick by your side throughout the design and build process and help you decide the best material to undertake your next dream project with!

 

We have been noted as being the most affordable composite decking contractor at the St. Peters, MO and we want to prove it to you today!

 

If you're interested in receiving a no obligation quote and consultation session please don't hesitate to reach out to us today we would be more than happy to help you with your next project!

How to decide what type of decking material is right for me?

We can help! First and foremost through our consultation services we will help you dig in and figure out what type of material is right for your home and situation. Things that come into play could be things like existing outdoor entertainment area, budget, home type, and overall style.

 

We will help you decide what colors go best with what you're envisioning as well as what type of materials would work best with what you're looking to get out of your dream outdoor entertainment area! Give us a call today, we would love to help you with your next big home improvement project!

Why should I choose a composite deck over a wood deck?

  • Appearance

    Wood obviously has a more natural look and color, but it is prone to fading over time. Unlike composite decks, which are encased with plastic outside allowing for less fading over time and more long-term durability.

  • Moisture

    Using wood as your building materials are not recommended for continuous exposure to water and moisture.

  • Maintenance

    Wood decks require more up keep, maintenance, and cleaning each year than their plastic decking counterpart. Wood plastic decking requires a minimal amount of upkeep and effort, and is a big reason why many of our clients choose a composite material.

  • Durability

    Wood materials are susceptible to things like insects, rotting wood, and splintering. Plastic coated wood decking materials are resistant to things like warping, insect damage, and splintering.

  • Cost

    Composite materials are typically more expensive then wood decks, but the allure of the composite materials is that they will last a lot longer and are more durable. So if you're looking for a low cost deck on the front end go with a wood deck, but if you are looking for that outdoor entertaining area to really stand the test of time we would suggest using wood-plastic materials.