Composite deck choice
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Comments (15)Well, of course all decks have to be cleaned, but with this one all you have to do is wet it down and take a broom and sweep it off. There is no painting or staining which I hated doing for our old deck. We have the sunset color. Harmony Select with Celucor is composed of natural fibers encapsulated with cellular PVC, capped with an advanced, weather-safe thermoplastic resin. I got to go out in the plant quite often and watch this being extruded. It was really interesting. It has a 25 year warranty. It does state that some degree of fading over time is expected and goes on about different UVA rays, locations, etc. all contributing to the degree that it will fade. Here are a few sites with info for you to check out. http://www.royalcrownltd.com/documents/RoyalCrown_HarmonySelect%20_bulletin%20FINAL.pdf http://www.royalcrownltd.com/harmonyselect_deck/index_main.htm You can google harmony select for more information as well....See Morecomposite deck / bleach mold cleaning recommendations negligent
Comments (10)Yo Ken, if your still around your up on this one. Far as Composites go I am with the Larry/whoever We are for the most part. Composites are really no longer using recycled material because there is just not enough of it so most of the raw stuff is virgin,the energy used to make composite is an enviro no no, when its time to remove the project composite is not real big on bio degrade its tricky to burn shreading it would be silly. Bottom line composites are not so enviro freindly. Info like that might suggest its not all that good to clean it either, with anything. I dont agree>> composites will out last Ipe, left to go silver/gray Ipe is as close to no maintance as a person can get. With the softer composites like Choice/MoistureShield even trex= tjunk I have found a coat or two of TWP 116 seals up the decking,locks in the color and keeps mold,mildew,stains from causing major problems. Of course not needing to do this is the reason the Wallet goes for composite in the first place. I my own self dont like composites at all for the reasons stated in several posts here and on other sites. Welcome aboard Larry!!! Sorry I dident understand your intent at the begining . John...See MoreDeckorators decking?
Comments (10)Hi Elizabeth and Lisa! We're glad you're interested in our composite decking and believe we have a lot to offer. Our products are backed by our industry-leading warranties. Our Decking and Composite Railing warranty is the first of its kind: 25-year Structural, 25-year Stain & Fade and 25-year Limited Removal & Replacement. Our Aluminum Railing and Balusters have a lifetime limited warranty on manufacturing defects and powder coating and a 25-year Limited Removal & Replacement warranty. Needless to say, we have your deck covered from the decking, railing, balusters, post caps and more. Hear what contractors have to say about working with our products here: https://www.deckorators.com/en/Inspiration/Certified-Pro-Spotlight And what DIYers are saying about our products in the review section here: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Deckorators-Tropics-12-08-ft-Tidal-Gray-Grooved-Composite-Deck-Board/1000117063 If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 800-556-8449 or use the chat function on our website....See MoreComposite decking with pressure treated frame and railings?
Comments (5)As a I mentioned, I will not be using metal for my railings. They will be a pressure treated wood frame and glass panels like the current design. Lots of reasons for this decision. Yes, the current deck was designed poorly and there are boards sitting on top of other boards. In that picture, a 2*8 is sitting on about 4-5 joists that have been nailed together to provide a platform for it to sit on. The new deck will be framed properly to avoid those wood-on-wood issues. As for "there is nothing attractive about seeing the under structure on a deck" we're just going to have to disagree. I think lattice looks disgusting and a well framed structure with 6" posts, ornamental post base and post to beam hardware and large beams is quite attractive. :)...See Morebkind37
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