Wood plastic composite decking does not corrode Woodd plastic decking has strong corrosion resistance The wood-plastic decking has better working performance and can be molded into a natural-looking decking with real wood grain WPC decks are considered sustainable building materials because they are made from recycled plastic and wood industry waste. Wood plastic composite decking has good durability and stability WPC decking are safe to use because they are not like traditional wooden deck debris or cracks Wood Plastic Composites are not only used in decking flooring. Due to their huge popularity in the sustainable building materials category, a lot of building professionals are using wood plastic composite for railings, fencing, landscaping timbers, Pergola and Pavilion, as well as indoor furniture. In addition, many customers like to use black , Brown and reddish Color.With the color, the display of the wood-plastic floor is more popular. While there a lot of composite Decking Manufacturers in China, Changxing Hanming Technology Co.,LTD only provide high quality WPC Products. SO we suggest use a a composite deck。

I am always telling clients there is no such thing as a NO maintenance deck, but there is LOWER maintenance. Composite decks are certainly on the lower end in terms of up-keep. I've never heard of "Duralife Siesta" so can't comment on that make. The two composites we have worked with are Moisture Shield and Trex as these are typically what is readily available here. I've found the shrinkage / expansion to be more of an issue with the darker Trex colours, not so much with their lighter colour options. Around here most people go with either pressure treated, cedar, or composite ... personally I'm a fan of cedar and I don't mind the maintenance aspect as the "pay off" is that it's the real thing ... plus the smell when working with it is almost as good as fresh bacon ;-) I'd love to do more IPE decks but we just don't get the call for it. Some composites come with grooves down either side for using hidden fasteners ... although there are other types of hidden fastener too that do not require pre-made grooves. Alternatively you can attached by screwing through the deck surface ... and there are colour matched screws for this method of install. That choice usually comes down to looks ie. those that do not like the look of all the screw heads. As per the last poster the composite does get pretty warm on a hot summer day. It will fade eventually over an extended time period but the IPE also goes a natural grey as it weathers. Just to through out another option for you ... http://www.calibamboo.com/bamboodecking.html ... their decking product is made from recycled bamboo fibres and plastics.

Ipe is a little less expensive than the better known composites. It doesn't really destroy sawblades per se. People who try to cut it with low quality blades will have a hard time because they use a lower grade carbide and a high angle ATB to make up for it. With the high angle more carbide comes in contact with the wood providing more friction surface and dulls them faster but intitially cuts better. A high quality blade (forrest, leitz, tenryu, etc) with a lower ATB (around 5-10 degrees) will provide a longer blade life. Cleaning out the pitch with blade cleaner is important too. Sorry, that's kind of wood dork stuff but just the quickest explanation I could give. If you wanted a less expensive solution to Ipe, Massaranduba and Cumaru look similar (M is grain structure same, C is close in color) and close to as dense. Massaranduba is one of my personal favorites. There is what's called "b-grade" Ipe that is less expensive as well but has more natural defects. Things like heartwood inclusion, and pin knots. Personally, I like it instead of all the same monotone color. PM me and I could point you in a direction.

Here are a couple of pics of construction. The covered area was existing and had to be rebuilt due to water damage. I have natural gas line for grill. Which will be under covered area. I thought it was be economical to tap off of natural gas line for fire pit. Total deck size (covered excluded) will be roughly 750 square feet. Deck will bump out to match bay window contour of house. We are looking to have room around pit for 7 people.