Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...
CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and TimberTech Composite decking, like the TimberTech Azek shown above, ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is ...
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Choosing Among Composite Decking Brands

Trex invented composite decking, but these days, the company has plenty of competition. Here's how four leading brands stack up against each other.
CAMBY, Ind. – Building a deck from start to finish will generally cost thousands of dollars, depending on the materials, size, style of deck and who builds it. If you already have a deck but it has ...
On-Trend Colors, Refined Aesthetics and IR Technology Added to Trex Select® Line WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Over the past several years, Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) has unveiled innovations that ...
When planning a deck project, choosing the right material is key to the enjoyment and value you’ll get from your outdoor living space. Today, there are more choices in decking materials than ever ...
Q: Our deck was installed in 2007 with EverGrain composite. (We chose the redwood color.) One of the planks is deteriorating. Replacing the whole plank is one option, but we’d have to take apart the ...
Q DEAR TIM: I'm tired of maintaining my wood deck but am unsure about what composite material to purchase. I did some research and discovered that there have been class-action lawsuits, some companies ...