Cali Bamboo has upped the bar for composite decks with its new BamDeck Composite Bamboo Decking. The resilient material features 60 percent recycled bamboo fiber and 40 percent recycled 'number 2' ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Upgrading your deck doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. By keeping a solid structure and swapping in the right decking material, you can save money and still get a stunning outdoor space. From ...

Homeowners weighing composite decking against pressure-treated lumber face a trade-off between higher upfront costs and lower maintenance. Composite boards resist rot, insects, and fading, often ...

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