When choosing wood for a deck, homeowners can choose natural or composite wood. Natural wood decking offers more advantages than disadvantages.
Wood plastic composite is made of plastic powder and recycled wood pulp, bark, and bamboo. Mineral-based composite is known for its durability and strength and is resistant to insect attack and water damage.
Natural wood can be produced sustainably. The forest itself absorbs carbon from the environment. Wood is strong and will not buckle when approximately 50 pounds per square foot is on it. Generally, wood decks do not require excessive maintenance if covered for protection from direct sunlight and rain.
Also, homeowners have more choices in natural wood. Decks can be made from teak, timber, and parquet, among others. Homeowners who chose composite wood decks have a limited amount of choices-mineral-based, wood-plastic composite, and cellular PVC.
Finally, outside of pandemic supply chain issues that caused lumber prices to increase, wood historically has been less expensive than composite wood. However, the price depends on the type of wood.
Wood plastic composite is made of plastic powder and recycled wood pulp, bark, and bamboo. Mineral-based composite is known for its durability and strength and is resistant to insect attack and water damage.
Natural wood can be produced sustainably. The forest itself absorbs carbon from the environment. Wood is strong and will not buckle when approximately 50 pounds per square foot is on it. Generally, wood decks do not require excessive maintenance if covered for protection from direct sunlight and rain.
Also, homeowners have more choices in natural wood. Decks can be made from teak, timber, and parquet, among others. Homeowners who chose composite wood decks have a limited amount of choices-mineral-based, wood-plastic composite, and cellular PVC.
Finally, outside of pandemic supply chain issues that caused lumber prices to increase, wood historically has been less expensive than composite wood. However, the price depends on the type of wood.