Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Composite decking vs PVC decking.

"Composite Decking" is a material that is made from several different substances so that would make that composite decking. In other words we can say that Composite Decking is a combination of plastic and wood fiber. Nowadays (2008 – present day) premium decking brands produce Composite decking with added protective non-wood polymer cap. This technology was developed to eliminate issues that standard composite decks had. Capped composite decks branded as having enhanced scratch, stain and fade resistant qualities. Most premium brands have discontinued Standard Composite Decking production and they manufacture only Capped Composite decking.

PVC Decking answers the desire for low maintenance decking but unlike Composite Decking it does not contain wood fiber. In other words there is no organic content in PVC decking. This type of decking offer the broadest color assortment and natural wood grains look. Premium decking brands have spent lots of money to develop products that resemble the look of natural wood fiber. PVC decking like composite decking have enhanced scratch, stain and fade resistant qualities. Both Composite and PVC decks do not splinter.

The primary benefits of Composite Decking and PVC Decking materials and the ability to produce a surface look that closely emulates real wood with superior quality and manufacturers’ 25 to 50 years warranty makes these products highly popular among homeowners and businesses.

How much does it cost to build a composite deck?

Simply multiply square footage of your deck to 2.2 and then the product multiply to Decking material linear foot price.

For example if your deck area is 320 sq.f. and the retail price for decking material linear foot is $5.4, then material cost for your dreamed deck will be

320 sq.f. x 2.2 x $5.4 = $3,802*

*The cost of appropriate fasteners, decking structure and of course contractor's job has to be added to the above price.

Why chose Composite decking and not pressure treated decking?

Composite Decking vs Pressure Treated (PT) wood

Cost of Composite Decking initially may be 30-50% more than Cost of pressure treated decking. If you don’t care how your deck will look like, then do it from pressure treated wood and do not do anything else, but if you want that deck to look nice and most people do, then you are going to do some sort of painting or staining. If you add the cost of that maintenance to the cost of initial cost of pressure treated deck, then within 5 years that pressure treated deck will cost more that composite deck. So even in short run you will see price advantage.

This means that in 7 to 10 years you really make money. Here just a reminder that most premium Composite and PVC decking brands have 25-30 years manufacturers’ warranty.

What are the other pros of Composite and PVC decking vs Pressure treated decking except cost?

Factor	Pressure Treated & other soft Woods, Capped Wood	Composite or PVC Decking
Maintenance	Annual staining & sealing	Periodic Cleaning
Aesthetics	Must be stained or painted	Real-wood look
Residential Warranty	NONE	Limited 25-50-year fade & stain, material defects, termite & rot
Durability	*	***
Mold & Mildew Resistance	-	***
Stain Resistance	*	***
Scratch Resistance	*	or *
Colorfastness	*	***
Splinter-Free	-	***
Heat Dissipation	*	or *

What are the warranties DeckMart provides for sold products?

DeckMart itself does not provide any warranty for sold products. All warranties for sold products are as per manufacturers' warranties. Please visit product manufacturer website to find out warranties and related terms and conditions.