Reviews For Vinyl Wood And Aluminum Decking

Many aluminum decking products include at least a 20 year warranty but a modestly maintained aluminum deck could hypothetically survive for much longer than that without a structural degradation.

Reviews for vinyl wood and aluminum decking.

The care needed for wood decking is effective for a short period of time and overall it is less durable compared to composite decking. Lockdry is one of the few brands we were able to track down verified reviews for and it s one of two products made from nexan building products. Aluminum decking requires little maintenance is not vulnerable to infestation or rot and it is somewhat scratch resistant. Aluminum deck reviews are hard to come by partly due to the price of decking and the fact it s not something people tend to buy online.

One brand of aluminum decking we tested snaps together much the way tongue and groove flooring does. A vinyl decking product we reviewed snapped in place over metal clips screwed onto the joists. It can also get very hot in the summertime compared to aluminum or wood can be slippery and is harder to work with and install than other styles of decking. Vinyl decking comes in a variety of color shades including a beautiful wood grain pattern for rustic designs.

When comparing artificial decking materials pvc comes out on top as the deck boards that are less susceptible to the scratches that damage composite boards. The most durable synthetic vinyl deck which is scratch and stain resistant can last up to 45 50 years and will not be vulnerable to potential damage from pets or patio furniture.