With the warm weather arriving early this year, many people will be looking at the deck in their backyard and wondering if this is the year to update. The world of decking choices has changed over the years. Gone are the days when your choice was pressure treated or pressure treated. Today’s market offers a wide array of material choices, including natural wood (pressure treated, cedar and tropical hardwoods), composites and PVC. This week we will look at PVC decking.
For years now, contractors and homeowners have been using PVC for exterior trim. Recently, however, manufacturers such as Kleer Lumber (www.kleerlumber.com) have expanded their product lines to include decking products. PVC is a durable material, and well suited for decking applications. PVC decking is up to 40% lighter than composite decking. Unlike composite decking, it contains no wood fiber, and therefore resists stains and mildew better. It is also cooler to the touch than traditional composites. When choosing a PVC decking product, you should be sure that the decking features a polymer cap. This is an important feature helps the product resist scratching, staining and color fade.
PVC decking is produced in a wide range of colors to compliment any home. Most PVC decking boards are available in 12, 16 and 20 foot lengths, and accept the hidden fastener systems for a clean, consistent look.
If you are looking for a top of the line decking solution, PVC is a material to consider.
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