Anybody sell composite decking? Recommendations?

painlessauto

painlessauto

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Looking to resurface my deck. Can anyone recommend a brand that has been proven over time? So many mixed reviews online... Not looking for top of the line grade, budget doesn't allow it. Entry or mid grade level. Been looking at Fiberon & Trex.

Can anybody offer a Motown discount? Looks like I will be needing 85 12' boards.

Thanks,
Matt
 
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I rebuilt my deck a couple years ago with Timbertech Legacy. So far, I have been happy with it. Easy to work with and still looks good. I bought from Chelsea Lumber and their price for this was better than some of the other stores with more basic lines of Trex, etc. We also liked the look of the Timbertech better. I had also looked at Fiberon, but where I was looking, the selection was limited on colors that didn't work for us.
 
I have Azek brand boards that I bought from Chelsea lumber in 2014. No complaints as of now. It has a texture so it isn't slippery when wet.
 
Come back and update us please. I'll be looking to completely replace my deck in the next couple years, too.
 
From what I can gather, the fasteners are as important as the decking material. Have not researched it.
 
Hmm, paying attention. My deck NEEDS a lot of attention and I may just replace all of the decking.... So not looking forward to that material bill. ;)
 
My deck is 450 sq/ft. Looking at $3800 for mid-grage Fiberon with hidden fasteners. Top of the line Fiberon is $1200 more. Price does not include railing. Expensive stuff....
 
painlessauto said:
My deck is 450 sq/ft. Looking at $3800 for mid-grage Fiberon with hidden fasteners. Top of the line Fiberon is $1200 more. Price does not include railing. Expensive stuff....
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Holy crap! I have 1200-1500 sq ft of decking/stairs out there. OUCH!!!!! Here's hoping for another bonus next year. :lol: Or I will have to start replacing it in sections. Is it cheaper with visible fasteners? I could care less if you see screws. It's a deck. i just don't want to have to worry about the wood splintering and anyone or my dogs catching a splinter in the foot.
 
also looking at using this stuff at my new house. been looking at trex brand also. 12x20 with stairs also
 
Doing railings now. Decking surface is done.

Just a heads up, 16' boards were a different width than the 20' boards. Off by 1/8" which created a headache for me. Used 16' cut to 5' lengths on one side of the house, 20' on other side of house. Both sides met at the back, getting them to meet evenly was interesting...
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painlessauto said:
Doing railings now. Decking surface is done.

Just a heads up, 16' boards were a different width than the 20' boards. Off by 1/8" which created a headache for me. Used 16' cut to 5' lengths on one side of the house, 20' on other side of house. Both sides met at the back, getting them to meet evenly was interesting...
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Very nice job!

If I may ask, what do you estimate the total
material cost was for that job?

I like it without the rails, add a few planters
around the edge & call it good!
 
$5400 total with railing. Used cedar for railing, powdercoated black spindles. Approx $4200 for decking, hidden fasteners, & misc materials.

I also used rubber flashing to help protect the framing. Lots of holes from old nails.
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