This alternative to traditional deck lumber lasts longer and requires less work, so you can spend even more time enjoying ...

Over the past few years, composite building materials such as roofing, siding and decking have evolved as popular alternatives for people wanting to reduce or eliminate maintenance problems associated ...

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 ...

Spring is a popular time to build or replace a deck. But a lumber shortage is dramatically altering the decking landscape. If you’re planning on building an outdoor deck this year, brace yourself. A ...

Despite the wide selection of decking options, builders and homeowners tend to choose among three main ones. Here's some help ...

After spending the past few months at home on lockdown, a lot of people in Seattle have realized a hard truth: Their deck could use some love. When done right, decks and patios can extend your living ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our extensive tests expose aluminum, composite, and wood decking to extreme conditions, to see which ones hold up for the long ...

Las Vegas — Trex Co. Inc. says it has engineered cost out of the equation for homeowners wanting to upgrade from pressure-treated wood decking — and the sanding, staining and sealing work it needs — ...

Composite decking is worth the expense. I spent a few summers building both types, years later the wood tops are all disintegrating, and the composite ones just need a scrub down to look good as new.

The market’s most eco-friendly deck has just grown greener. Cali Bamboo, a leading manufacturer of green building materials made primarily from bamboo, now provides an even more environmentally-sound ...

A professionally-built deck typically costs between $49 and $67 per square foot, depending on materials, size, design and cost of labour. While decks in Canada are primarily a seasonal living area, ...