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DLV Reg. May 2013	Posted 2015-04-25 8:19 AM Subject: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
Expert Posts: 1432 Location: Never in one place long	We are putting up a deck this year and I originally wanted composite but have found articles stating that they are not as good and don't last as long as people think. I was wondering what people have and what your experience with them is?
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Itsme Reg. Jul 2013	Posted 2015-04-25 8:49 AM Subject: RE: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
Expert Posts: 1561	How high is it off the ground? Its its right on the ground with little air flow I would opt for composite otherwise its pretty much personal preference. Wood looks good but requires up keep while composite looks not so good with minimal upkeep. Just my opinions...
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Delta Cowgirl Reg. Apr 2005	Posted 2015-04-25 5:01 PM Subject: RE: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
The Vaccinator Posts: 3810 Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo.	Composite. Do your homework regarding the best one....
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DLV Reg. May 2013	Posted 2015-04-25 6:03 PM Subject: RE: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
Expert Posts: 1432 Location: Never in one place long	It'd be about 3ft off the ground. We originally wanted composite because I thought it was maintenance free and lasts longer but read an article saying it doesn't and that it's bad for the environment so now I don't know.
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svincent Reg. Feb 2012	Posted 2015-04-25 6:19 PM Subject: RE: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic Location: PNW	We live in Oregon, with a very wet climate. We have a composite deck (I think Trex is the brand). It is going on seven years, and looks brand new. As far as "looking good" there are definitely better brands than others. Ours looks like stained wood and is beautiful. I pressure wash it like twice a year to get all the Oregon off of it, but other than that it is maintenance free.
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Delta Cowgirl Reg. Apr 2005	Posted 2015-04-26 3:31 PM Subject: RE: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
The Vaccinator Posts: 3810 Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo.	When we were considering building a raised deck while building our news home Trex as the composite we planned to use.... my husband had done lots of research and said Trex was in his opinion the best.
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SilverCanChaser Reg. Sep 2008	Posted 2015-04-26 3:37 PM Subject: RE: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
Veteran Posts: 111	There were issues in the past w/Trex decking but the company stood by its warranty from what i can tell. Wood is beautiful but needs to be treated every couple years or at least here in Oregon. Just be sure you never paint the wood if you go that direction. Oregon Realtor.
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Frodo Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2015-04-27 7:37 AM Subject: RE: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
"Heck's Coming With Me" Posts: 10797 Location: Kansas	Is composite a lot more expensive than wood. I'm looking at a new deck as well.
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EqualRanch Reg. Jan 2015	Posted 2015-04-27 7:45 AM Subject: RE: Composite or wood deck?? anyone?
Location: Texas	What is the price difference? I would personally prefer wood and just replace it later when needed.
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