LF: reputable company to build deck + material advice

[suntan]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

^
100% Agree. Pressure Treated all the way. It'll color wash to greyish over time but a long as you are OK with that, it seems to stand the test of time.

The new PT wood is a nice light brown colour, and supposedly stays that way.

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Bump. Anyone get their deck built? For those with PT lumber aren't you finding the wood splintering? With 2 small children this is the reason we were leaning towards cedar..

It never splinters. Ballers get outdoor rugs anyhow.

[88CRX]

Do the outdoor rugs help with longevity? Stops sun damage but probably keeps the wood wet long after rain.

[s_havinga]

[QUOTE=suntan;4733756]The new PT wood is a nice light brown colour, and supposedly stays that way.

It doesn't, it keeps a brownish tinge but fades just like the green stuff did. This is a corner of my deck. I redid the deck boards in late Feb and did the vertical slating a week before I took this picture. All of the decking was bought at the same time so the difference in color is just from 3 months of fading.

[suntan]

I meant that it doesn't turn grey.

- - - Updated - - -

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Do the outdoor rugs help with longevity? Stops sun damage but probably keeps the wood wet long after rain.

They're an open weave with no backing, so water simply falls through. Sun dries them very quickly.

[nagooro]

Any comments about vinyl decking? Was initially looking at pressure treated vs composite, but I think were looking to go with either vinyl or composite now.