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Maintenance-Free Decking: PVC vs. Composite

Do you know how to avoid staining a deck? Build it from something other than wood, such as composite or PVC decking boards.
Although various decking materials exist, composite and PVC remain top choices for high-quality, durable, low-maintenance decking and railing materials. Composite decking is a popular substitute for ...
Orlando, Fla. — Deck makers continue to add capacity, launch new products and take leading roles in the circular economy as PVC and composite products carve out bigger shares of the wood-dominated ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is ...
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Choosing Among Composite Decking Brands

Trex invented composite decking, but these days, the company has plenty of competition. Here's how four leading brands stack up against each other.
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 ...
How PVC and Composite Materials Perform in Nebraska’s Extreme Weather Omaha, United States - February 2, 2026 / Wymore ...