Deck Construction

It's that time of year again. It's time to enjoy the great outdoors.

Time to refurbish that weathered deck. Or replace it altogether.

Decks come in all shapes and sizes. From small and basic to large and multi leveled with curves and angles. Decks can be constructed from a number of materials. Treated pine, redwood, cedar, composite, PVC and aluminum the choices are many.

The most popular and least expensive would be pressure treated lumber. Although it is the least expensive does not mean that it is not a quality Deck Building Material. Properly cared for a deck constructed of this affordable building material can last for many years. It can be purchased at any Home Improvement Center making it readily available. The majority of decks built in the US today are constructed of this material. In fact treated lumber is used in the structure of decks built with other decking materials.

In the Charlotte, Concord NC area www.goodtydingsconstruction.com is a quality Deck Builder you can trust to build you the deck of your dreams.

The second most popular decking material used today is composite decking. The material cost for composite decking can be three to five times more than pressure treated lumber. There is a higher installation cost due to installation techniques. The up side is that composite decks don't require the maintenance that treated decks require. They do require cleaning, mold and mildew will grow on it. Composite decks don't split and warp as lumber will. The durability and appearance are worth the increased cost.

In the Cumming, GA area www.american-decks.com can build you a quality deck.

PVC decking is a high quality decking material that requires even less maintenance than composite decking. Mold and mildew does not grow on it as readily as on composite decks. There is no wood in PVC decking as there is in composite. It withstands the elements better than composite or treated lumber. The color is more stable than other materials. PVC railing is vastly superior to composite or lumber. Whether you choose lumber, composite or PVC for your deck, PVC or vinyl handrails should be used. Treated and composite railing will twist and bow while PVC and Vinyl will remain strait.

In the Huntersville, Cornelius North Carolina area www.goodtydingsconstruction.com can build your deck from any material that you choose. Hand railing can be installed on porches, decks or stairs.

Another high quality decking material is Aluminum Decking. Aluminum Decking is the most stabile of the decking materials. It has a simulated wood grain and comes in a multitude of colors. It does not expand and contract as much as PVC, composite or lumber. There is matching aluminum railing. It is the longest lasting and most durable decking material. It stays cooler in the heat of the day depending on color. Aluminum deck boards fit together and keep the area below the deck dry. This makes it ideal for a deck over a patio. Unfortunately aluminum decking is the most expensive. But it will last forever with virtually no maintenance.

Deck Contractors;

Special Thanks to

Reliatex Construction
817.231.0423
Reliatex Construction -Fort Worth's Top General Contractor and Deck Builder - Custom Decks and much more.