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The most options from the best brands. From the proven reliability of Trex composite to the sleek beauty of TimberTech PVC to the premium mineral-based composite offerings of Deckorators, we’ve got the nation’s top decking brands all in one place.
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Discover the long-lasting beauty and durability of composite decking. Unlike traditional wood, composite deck boards resist fading, staining, and rotting — ensuring your deck stays beautiful for years with minimal upkeep. They're an ideal solution for homeowners who value looks and practicality. Check our Decking and Framing section for all the materials you'll need.
Composite decking offers a durable alternative to traditional wood, often requiring frequent staining and repair. With composite deck boards, you get a robust material that withstands weather, wear, and tear while maintaining a pristine look with little effort. You get functionality and beauty all in one neat package.
Embrace the innovation of composite decking, where enduring quality meets low maintenance. This decking choice withstands the elements better than traditional materials and offers peace of mind with less upkeep. Composite decks' resistance to common problems like splintering and warping adds to their appeal.
When selecting composite decking boards, consider the style and quality that match your home's look and feel.. Factors that play a critical role include:
Also, the board's durability and resistance to fading and staining should be assessed to guarantee a long-term investment. It's worth looking at the environmental impact of your choice, as many composite materials offer eco-friendly benefits. You can consult our decking experts to ensure your chosen boards suit your specific climate and usage needs.
Our customers use composite decking from DecksDirect to achieve the decks of their dreams. Each project is unique and showcases the wide variety of composite deck boards we offer. Scroll through our gallery to get the inspiration you need.
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So, you've installed the perfect composite decking to complement your outdoor space. Now what? Although composite deck boards require little maintenance, there are still a few steps you should follow. Watch our video for a quick tutorial.
The 3.4 billion global composite decking market$ can be challenging to navigate. But DecksDirect is a trusted source of information on composite deck boards, and we're glad to share our knowledge with you. Read the following questions for the answers you need.
We strongly recommend composite decking to anyone building or renovating a deck. A deck isn’t a short-term purchase. We hope you’ll enjoy your deck for decades to come — and over the long term, composite decking will save you a lot of time and money.
Wood decking (typically a pressure-treated pine) is prone to water damage, rot, staining, splintering, and damage from insects like termites. Exposure to harsh weather will wear down wood deck boards, requiring you to inspect and replace worn-out boards and restain existing ones regularly.
Composite decking is surrounded by a strong, weather-resistant shell that prevents rotting, splintering, staining, and damage from insects or water. The durability of composite boards also means your deck will last longer and will hold its original color better than traditional wood, which fades badly in direct sunlight.
Wood must be stained regularly, adding a recurring cost (and chore) to your deck. Low-maintenance composite decking never needs staining. That’s why we recommend composite boards and carry a wide selection of the top brands available.
Composite decking is made from natural wood fibers mixed with recycled plastics. This combination creates deck boards that look and feel like natural wood but are far more durable and require less maintenance.
Composite decking can vary in price depending on the features you’re looking for. Composite deck boards may initially be more expensive than treated lumber, but they require less maintenance over the deck's lifetime.
Composite deck boards will cost more than pressure-treated wood at the time of purchase, but composite decking ultimately costs less in the long run, with lower maintenance costs and demands.
Wood decking requires you to buy and apply deck stain regularly, locking you into regular payments and work hours to maintain your deck. Composite decking is more durable and longer-lasting and never needs to be stained—not even once. We’ve done the math, and it doesn’t take long for the recurring costs of wood decking to balloon well past the original price of composite decking.
Like wood or other materials, composite decking can absorb heat in direct sunlight, making walking barefoot on a hot day hard. If your deck is in direct sunlight, we recommend choosing a lighter color—light grays and light browns tend to absorb less heat from the sun compared to darker shades.
Yes! Having a functional deck gives a solid boost to your home’s value. When properly built and maintained, decks add square footage to your house, extending your indoor living space to the outdoors. You can add even more usable outdoor living space by installing an underdeck system, a screen porch, or a pergola.
While composite decking is a mixture of natural wood and plastic, PVC decking is 100% plastic material.
Composite decking will have a more authentic wood feel and won’t expand or contract as much with temperature changes. It also provides slightly better traction underfoot to prevent slips.
PVC decking is even more resistant to mold and mildew than composite boards. That makes it a great option near lakes, pools, or oceans, where water exposure can wear on decking faster. PVC decking is also lighter and doesn’t retain as much heat—while it can still get hot in the sun, it’ll cool down much faster than composite.
Some brands, like Deckorators, offer two types of composite deck boards. Wood-plastic composite is a traditional composite made of wood fibers and recycled plastic. Mineral-based composite (sometimes called MBC) is an enhanced version of PVC decking made from the highest-quality materials. Mineral-based composite boards have even less thermal expansion and contraction than PVC boards. They’re also typically thinner and lighter than composite boards because, at just 7/8 of an inch, an MBC board can deliver the same strength as a one-inch-thick composite board.
Deck boards typically feature solid bottoms — a flat surface underneath your deck boards and a consistent thickness across the board. These are the strongest boards. Many brands also offer a line of scalloped-bottom deck boards, withlong ridges or grooves underneath. With less composite material, scalloped boards are usually lighter and are less expensive than solid-bottom boards.
A handful of manufacturers stand above the rest of the market regarding quality and affordability. We recommend Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon.
Trex is probably the best-known name in low-maintenance decking. It offers a good selection of deck boards in mostly classic, traditional colors and looks.
TimberTech is forging a new standard for beauty with rich, on-trend colors and textures.
Fiberon is a high-value brand with a unique feature: reversible deck boards that are capped on all four sides with wood graining that looks great from above and below.
There are three reasons you should only buy your deck materials through DecksDirect:
Get Real Service: We have a team of deck enthusiasts waiting by the phone to help plan your project. When you call DecksDirect, you don’t get a robotic machine or a pushy salesperson. You reach a real person who cares about getting to know you and then building you a deck project plan that fits your needs, timeline, and budget.
Get It Completely Fast: We ship 99.5% of our orders the same day they’re placed, and we can reach most of the United States in three days or less. Don’t delay your project — we’ll make sure you stay on your timeline!
Get Real Service: We have the biggest in-stock selection anywhere, period. Choose from decking lines, colors, and finishes, and don’t worry about waiting on back-ordered products.
You can always order online, or call us at 1-888-824-5316 and talk to a trained deck project planner. When you call DecksDirect, you reach a real person with a real passion for decking — not a robot or an automated system.
Absolutely! There’s no shortage of ways to make your deck unique. You can combine multiple decking colors in unique deckboard patterns for an eye-catching deck. One popular technique is to put a different decking color around the outside of your deck. This pattern is called picture-framing or race-tracking.
You can create unique deck patterns by curving or bending composite deck boards. First, you’ll heat the deck boards, then bend them to the angle you need. If you’re interested in curving deck boards, we recommend calling our team at 1-888-824-5316 to help you draw up the perfect plan for your dream deck.
Whether you’re an experienced DIYer or new to deck projects, you can install your own deck boards with the right guidance. At DecksDirect, we don’t just sell deck parts. We build deck projects and guide you through the process from learning to buying to installing to long-term maintenance.
You can find installation guides (like this one for Trex decking) in our Knowledge Builders section. You can also find product-specific installation instructions on each of our product pages. Our deck project planners are always available by phone to help guide you through the every step of installation. Give us a call at 1-888-824-5316 and learn just how easy it is to install your own decking!
There are two main methods for installing decking without visible screws on the surface. You could use hidden deck fasteners, which fit between your boards and securely fasten boards to your deck frame. Keep in mind that if you use hidden fasteners, you’ll want to buy grooved-edge deck boards.
The second option is to use deck board plug systems. With decking plugs, you sink screws through the top of your deck boards and fit a plug on top of the screwhead to fill the hole. We carry plugs made from the same material as most decking brands and finishes, so your plugs will exactly match the color and texture of your deck boards.
Grooved-edge boards feature a long ridge or groove cut into the long edges of the deck board. They are designed for use with hidden deck fasteners. Traditional square-edge boards are for use with other fasteners or in places where the edge of the deck board will be visible, like the outsides of your deck, stair treads, or drink rails.
No. Unlike wood, composite decking never requires staining or sealing.
Cleaning composite deck boards is a breeze. All it takes is three simple steps:
You can watch this video for more details on how to clean your deck.
Choose composite decking from DecksDirect and experience the perfect blend of beauty, durability, and maintenance-free living. With a fantastic array of styles and colors, we make it easy to find the best match for your home's look. Shop now and start building your ideal deck today with DecksDirect!
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