"Secular Humoresque" wrote in message
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I'm thinking of building a new deck, approximately 15' x 25',
approximately 9' above grade.

I have no concerns about structure; I know what to do about that.

I'm considering using the newer "composite lumber" (Trex is one brand
name) for decking, rails, balusters, stairs, et cetera...you know, the
stuff that shows. I'm wondering how well it resists weathering, rot,
checking, splitting, whether it needs any maintenance aside from a good
washing, et cetera.

The last time I built a deck, I used cedar over pressure treated supports.
The cedar was fine, but it did require a coat of transparent stain every
season.

Experiences with "trex" or other similar products?

Thanks.




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My dad used one of those (forget the brand). The results are pretty good as
far as weathering/looks goes (a bit too much on the subdued pink color I
thought, but...), but they tend to expand/contract a lot and can sometimes
pop out of the brackets at the end of long planks. So, his advice to me (I
was considering a deck upgrade, but went with concrete instead) was to try
and use shorter vs. longer sections.