5 Things to Consider When Building a Deck
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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUILDING A DECK THINKING OF A DECK? Think ahead. visit trex.com or call 1-800-BUY-TREX Most deck planning starts with the usual photo-op in mind, including hammocks, umbrella drinks, and giant friend-filled fiestas. Yet rarely do such plans budget for the five-year experience. Namely, keeping up with the restaining and the water sealing. Dealing with leftover blotches from sunscreen spatters and red wine spills. And what about a summer’s worth of fade marks where the table and doormat used to be? When it comes to building a deck, it’s worth thinking long-term. And that’s where this cheat sheet comes in. While some costs are simple (a 35-dollar board is a 35-dollar board), others cost you things more precious…like a lazy lunch with the kids, time with the paper and straight-up patience. Herewith, we cover the five decision points to help you choose what’s right for you, your backyard and your budget. (Not to mention your weekends.) © 2014 Trex Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Trex®, the Trex logo and Trex Transcend® are either federally registered trademarks, trademarks or trade dress of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, Virginia.

MATERIAL What’s it made of? CAPPED COMPOSITE DECKING The ultimate in backyard decking, capped composite is wrapped in a tough-as-nails finish that keeps the beauty in and the work out. PROS The cost of building a deck can be 20-50% labor, so it’s important to consider whether or not this is a DIY project or one best left to the pros. + soap-and-water maintenance + fade, stain, scratch and mold resistant + natural wood-grain finish and – often costlier board-for-board Some of the hidden costs may surprise you, however. For instance, composites are as easy to handle as wood and usually...