Composite vs. Wood Decking: How to Pick the Right Deck for Your Home and Budget
A deck is one of those home upgrades that looks simple until you start pricing it. Wood is cheaper at the lumberyard. Composite is pricier up front but promises fewer weekends spent with a sander. Every decking supplier will tell you their product is the best, so it’s hard to know who to believe.
This guide goes through the real trade-offs: upfront cost, upkeep, lifespan, and day-to-day...