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Posted by JimR on September 25, 2006, 6:04 pm
> Hello,
>
> I'm replacing my wood decking with a composite decking material and I'm
> a bit flumoxed by the choice of composites out there. The first thing
> that got my attention is the price which ranges from $28 - $45 for a
> 16' length. The big box stores (Lowes, HD) are at the lower end for
> price and I'm inclined to go with them - my deck is quite large.
>
> As with tools, however, I've found that you get what you pay for. Is
> there any compelling reason to go with the more expensive composite
> board? I did find out that the HD composite - Fiberon Veranda brand -
> uses oak as a wood additive while the Fiberon Professional brand uses
> maple - 15 vs 20 year warranty respectively.
>
> Can anyone give me a bit of guidance here? Any help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>
Since composite decking is less rigid and requires more support than wood,
don't forget you'll have to add additional joists -- your base will have to
be a maximum of 12" o.c. and even then you may see the decking sag slightly.
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