composite decking

campdog20 · 11-12-2012, 01:48 PM

I started tearing out my old deck because the knob that put it in installed it wrong(no spacing) and the joists rotted out. I want to replace it with something that I won't have to keep painting so my question is who makes the best composite decking? I've got a menards and lowes in my area, no home depot. I want something that I can walk on barefooted in the summer so if the thing gets insanely hot, I don't want it....

laserguy · 11-12-2012, 02:13 PM

Lowes sells some good one, I am not sure about the heat being a plastic rubber material it probably gets warmer than wood. Another issue is being more slippery than wood when wet or not cleaned for long time.

I would go to lowes and figure out the manufacturer and contact them or go to their site for more information.

campdog20 · 11-12-2012, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laserguy

I would go to lowes and figure out the manufacturer and contact them or go to their site for more information.

done that, just wondered if anyone either installs decking or has had some installed and has a preferred brand

K-Dog7469 · 11-12-2012, 04:52 PM

I have learned this about composite decking.
You get what you pay for and there are worlds of differences between the good and the bad.

chiph · 11-13-2012, 09:07 PM

My sister has Trex at her house. It's 10 years old now -- it has turned a little silver with age, but still looks great - no splintering, no warping.

It does get warm enough to where you don't want to be on it for long in bare feet, but this is coastal SC, and it does get warm there. Wear a pair of flip-flops and you're fine.

The joists underneath (pressure-treated) will likely need replacing before the decking does.

Chip H.

speedlever · 11-14-2012, 04:45 AM

I'd be curious to know what the national parks use. That has to be some tough stuff to stand up to all the traffic and weather exposure.

RTLGATOR · 11-14-2012, 05:18 AM

www.lumberock.com/index.php
You might want to go to this site and contact them.......

25 Year Honda Owner · 11-14-2012, 05:24 AM

Have used Trex, excellent product. Spacing is critical. Use SS screws.

roakey · 11-14-2012, 07:41 AM

Slight derail, does anyone know if there's a "synthetic wood" (Hardiplank, Trex) that comes in 2x6 size? We're getting new garage doors and I need to replace the trim around the doors (non-structural). Would like to replace the rotted out 2x6s with something that won't rot.

Roak

On edit: Should have Googled a bit longer: http://www.lowes.com/pd_262667-711-0...ductId=3221113

Any other options?

RTLGATOR · 11-14-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roakey

Slight derail, does anyone know if there's a "synthetic wood" (Hardiplank, Trex) that comes in 2x6 size? We're getting new garage doors and I need to replace the trim around the doors (non-structural). Would like to replace the rotted out 2x6s with something that won't rot.

Roak

On edit: Should have Googled a bit longer: http://www.lowes.com/pd_262667-711-0...ductId=3221113

Any other options?

I would refer you back to my #7 post and check that company, all composite material........

11-12-2012, 01:48 PM	#1
campdog20 ROC Rank: Sophomore 2011 RTS Alabaster Silver Metallic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 101	composite decking I started tearing out my old deck because the knob that put it in installed it wrong(no spacing) and the joists rotted out. I want to replace it with something that I won't have to keep painting so my question is who makes the best composite decking? I've got a menards and lowes in my area, no home depot. I want something that I can walk on barefooted in the summer so if the thing gets insanely hot, I don't want it.... __________________

11-12-2012, 02:13 PM	#2
laserguy ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2006 RTL Other Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.Cali Posts: 4,802	Re: composite decking Lowes sells some good one, I am not sure about the heat being a plastic rubber material it probably gets warmer than wood. Another issue is being more slippery than wood when wet or not cleaned for long time. I would go to lowes and figure out the manufacturer and contact them or go to their site for more information.

11-12-2012, 04:52 PM	#4
K-Dog7469 ROC Rank: Junior 2007 RTS Alabaster Silver Metallic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Millersville Maryland Posts: 400	Re: composite decking I have learned this about composite decking. You get what you pay for and there are worlds of differences between the good and the bad. __________________ Kevin "Live your life for a change" When I use my turning signal, I am not asking you I am telling you.

11-13-2012, 09:07 PM	#5
chiph ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,562	Re: composite decking My sister has Trex at her house. It's 10 years old now -- it has turned a little silver with age, but still looks great - no splintering, no warping. It does get warm enough to where you don't want to be on it for long in bare feet, but this is coastal SC, and it does get warm there. Wear a pair of flip-flops and you're fine. The joists underneath (pressure-treated) will likely need replacing before the decking does. Chip H. __________________ Former owner: 2006 Ridgeline RTL

11-14-2012, 04:45 AM	#6
speedlever Moderator 2008 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 13,953	Re: composite decking I'd be curious to know what the national parks use. That has to be some tough stuff to stand up to all the traffic and weather exposure. __________________ 2008 Ridgeline RTS in BSM 2006 Pilot EXL-RES in BSM

11-14-2012, 05:18 AM	#7
RTLGATOR ROC Rank: Senior 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville Fl Gator Country Posts: 560	Re: composite decking www.lumberock.com/index.php You might want to go to this site and contact them....... __________________ 07 RTL 8 mods S2000 Ap1 MY003 Honda American Classic VT1100c2...sold it

11-14-2012, 05:24 AM	#8
25 Year Honda Owner ROC Rank: 9k Comma Club 2013 RTL Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winchester,Tennessee Posts: 9,147	Re: composite decking Have used Trex, excellent product. Spacing is critical. Use SS screws. __________________ 25 Year Honda Owner "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government." - Patrick Henry

11-14-2012, 07:41 AM	#9
roakey ROC Rank: Junior 2007 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Posts: 476	Re: composite decking Slight derail, does anyone know if there's a "synthetic wood" (Hardiplank, Trex) that comes in 2x6 size? We're getting new garage doors and I need to replace the trim around the doors (non-structural). Would like to replace the rotted out 2x6s with something that won't rot. Roak On edit: Should have Googled a bit longer: http://www.lowes.com/pd_262667-711-0...ductId=3221113 Any other options? __________________ roakeyatunderctekdotcom <= Mighty Murphy, the wonder Bouv! Last edited by roakey; 11-14-2012 at 07:44 AM.

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