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, ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

Using metal snow shovels can cause permanent damage — here's what you should be using instead.

First, cover any plants, grass, yard ornaments or other items that are near or under your deck to protect them from cleaning ...

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 ...

Trex Company leads the composite decking market, leveraging its pioneering status, strong brand, and innovative recycled-materials products. TREX is expanding manufacturing with a new Arkansas plant, ...

In one region, at least, plastic decking now leads pressure-treated wood. Half of the decking in the northeastern United States is now made of synthetic materials such as plastic composites, according ...

Spring is a popular time to build or replace a deck. But a lumber shortage is dramatically altering the decking landscape. If you’re planning on building an outdoor deck this year, brace yourself. A ...

DECKING is a popular addition in many gardens and many of us will be spending more time outside over the coming months now spring is here. Here are some simple tips to get your decking tip-top in time ...