Deck lumber: Composite or PVC composite?
#1
06-08-10, 07:53 AM
Deck lumber: Composite or PVC composite?
I may be using the wrong terms but here's the explanation:
We have a 20x12 deck, the floor boards are in bad shape due to previous owner not sealing them. I am going to remove them and replace them with composite. I went to Home Depot and they had two options:
The same question can be asked for Vinyl railing vs pvc railing.
We have a 20x12 deck, the floor boards are in bad shape due to previous owner not sealing them. I am going to remove them and replace them with composite. I went to Home Depot and they had two options:
- Composite $22 for 12' board
- PVC composite $11 for 12' board
The same question can be asked for Vinyl railing vs pvc railing.
#2
06-09-10, 08:21 AM
Is the PVC textured for use as a floor? If not its going to be a disaster when it rains. The only PVC I've seen in my area is the type used for fascia/trim or the type used for railings.
#3
06-09-10, 03:46 PM
What BRANDS are you looking at? HD in this area has 2 brands -- Veranda and Trex. Both are a composite. There are PVC deck boards available -- Azek, Kodiak Korelite, and a few others, but they are more expensive than most composites.
