Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

The low-maintenance decking materials currently on the market include hardwoods like ipe and cumaru and metals like aluminum and galvanized steel, but the two most popular are composite and cellular ...

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Workers with Conway Construction install polymer decking on the Morrison Bridge in October 2011. The decking immediately began to show signs of wear after the project was completed in March 2012.

In one region, at least, plastic decking now leads pressure-treated wood. Half of the decking in the northeastern United States is now made of synthetic materials such as plastic composites, according ...

A polymer deck installed on the Morrison Bridge in 2011 and 2012 has proven so flawed since that Multnomah County has elected to scrap the whole $4.2 million effort—and replace it for a far higher ...

Decks can be a popular addition that allows you to better enjoy your outdoor space—and to increase the value of your home. But when it comes time to choose between composite, hard wood, and even ...

Chicago-based Azek Co. Inc.'s efforts to use more recycled PVC in its decking products is helping the vinyl industry meet goals to keep products made of the widely used plastic out of landfills. While ...

DEAR TIM: My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to ...