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CorrectDeck vs. Trex....???

20 years ago

I've read several posts about different materials. It sounds like both CorrectDeck and Trex got some positive reviews but also major complaints about molds and stains. I live in San Francisco,CA, with lots of fog but stable tempratures. Which material is better to use in my case? Also, would you make recommend to build the whole deck w/ composite material or to build rails w/ redwood? The carpenter that I talked to was concerned about connecting composite rails and posts with screws.Thanks for your help.

Val

Comments (4)

  • 20 years ago

    I would choose correct deck over trex anyday, however I would choose Premier/Timber Tech/Boardwalk over correct deck. Premier has anti-fungal & mildicides in the plastic so it does not have mold/mildew issues that some of the others have. The new Boardwalk has a class 1 fire rating if that's a concern. Your carpenter should have no problems connecting the composites with screws, but in some cases he may have to use a pilot hole to prevent splitting.

    Al

  • 20 years ago

    I see on their website that CorrectDeck now offers an anti-fungal treated board to reduce mold and mildew.

  • 20 years ago

    If you live in a high moisture area I would definately not recommend CorrectDeck, although now they carry an anti-fungal board, and I cannot comment on that. I believe I should have been advised by the manufaturer or contractor that my deck might be suseptible to mold. Unfortunatly, I was not and now I am stuck with this deck, I should look into a legal action against them, I'm so furstrated that I invested all of this money for a less maintenance deck and got a deck that I have to continuously clean with bleach/water solution (the only product I found to kill the mold) and then within a week or two the mold starts reapparing, it looks horrible.

  • 19 years ago

    I would not recommend correctdeck decking - the mold problem is terrible and I am not satisfied with the companies response. The CS person immediately questioned the installation on the deck - I have pictures - the deck looked perfect when first installed. It is all speced properly, there is hardly a tree around to drop leaves, it sits in the sun for 10-12 hours a day and the mold just grows and grows...

    I did what they recommended - used a mild cleaner and power washed it - within a week you could see the black spots returning and now they are even worse than before! It does look HORRIBLE. It might be worth exploring a class action suit!

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