![]() ![]() I think that the trick to maintaining a wood deck is to use a well-regarded penetrating oil stain and keep up on the maintenance coats which are easy if you commit to that. This summer, I set all of the nails (that took three weeks of after-work monotony), rented a floor sander for a long day, then oil stained the deck. When I bought the house, the deck was painted (yeah, they painted over old-growth cedar!) and in disrepair. I have a 1000 sq ft Western Red Cedar deck that is nearly 30 years old. If I were building a deck I would go poly or poly capped. I am sure there are many more options now for decking than in 2011 and perhaps some of the shortcomings of composite has been addressed. The deck was build with joists 12" on center and is solid. We went with Trex Transcends as we determined we wanted full poly, but could not afford it. The composite boards really faded, the best I could describe it is that the cut end on a new board is about the color it will fade to. One side was built with boards that had sat out for a year, the other side was done with fresh boards. ![]() The local lumberyard had a deck built in their show room with all the composite decking they offered in most the colors. This was critical for us as the deck is under a walnut tree. They also got blueberry, raspberry, and coffee grounds smushed on them and sat for a day. She would drop a cement block on it while one end was supported on a brick to see how they handled impacts. We looked at over a dozen different decking options. Time will tell, but it would appear to working much better than leaving exposed holes in the top of the joist to fill with water. When putting the new decking down the hardware screws are sealed by the butyl rubber. Anyway, with the tape installed and the "wings sticking out very little of the joists actually get wet and any joints stay pretty dry. ![]() It spanned over the top where the joist would meet ledger board. So actually it was really only in contact on the very top of the joist. When it was installed it would stick on the side of the joints but eventually popped up like little wings. The joist tape that I purchased was like butyl rubber on a very thin plastic sheet-sticky on both sides though. The holes from previous decking were holding water for days after the rains. ![]() The joists were exposed to rain while we were replacing the rim joist on the house. In our case we removed a previous deck and kept the original joists, The ledger board had some rot(very small and was able to remove/replace) where it was holding water between the OSB sheeting on the home. Call Demak Timber to discuss your findings.I understand what you are saying about trapping water. If the testing was not conducted by Australian testers, throw the samples in the bin. Are BAL and Slip ratings important to you? Ask to see the written reports. Spill some red wine and bbq fat on them and see how easy they are to clean after 48 hours. (does the edge of the cap chip away under your fingernail?) Perform your own scratch and durability tests. Anything with a hollow core, throw it in the bin. Still unsure what decking to use? Here is some advice to help you on your way. We have Trex, TimberTech, Azek and Modwood on display at both stores so pop down and see us and grab a sample.Ĭlick here to download the Composite Decking comparison sheet We have compiled this composite decking review so you can compare the difference and make up your own mind. (Please note, we do not stock any of the following Newtechwood, Britedeck, Duralife or Futurewood)īut the question you are asking yourself is, “What is the best composite decking in Australia?” Other brands that we can supply by special order include Millboard, Timbertech, Azek and Nexgen / Fiberon. (Made from recycled milk bottles and sawdust.) We also stock Modwood which is an Australian made uncapped WPC decking. How do you know which composite deck to choose? Isn’t it all just plastic decking?įull disclosure here, at Demak Timber & Hardware we stock and recommend the number 1 selling composite deck in the world, Trex Transcend Decking. There are so many composite deckings to choose from in Australia right now. ![]()
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