![]() ![]() The lifespan, depending on the craftsmanship and environment conditions, a concrete patio can last a property owner up to a person’s lifetime – 70+ years. This is the most expensive while being the most durable decking material out of the 5 that we have discussed. Steel decking material used to build a deck or staircase.Steel does need to be cared for with a basic maintenance cycle of routine desalting and touched up with a periodic protective coating.ġ23 Remodeling built this steel decking/staircase for a 3-flat building on the Northside of Chicago, it’s durability, safety, and fire resistance are a few reasons to invest in steel decking material. Steel decking can have a lifespan of 60+ years when correctly installed by a professional builder. Plastic decking is more expensive than traditional wood plastic composite decking but comparable to premium composite decking materials.Īluminum decking is the most expensive out of the deck material and will last the longest with a lifespan of 30+ years. Additionally, plastic lumber decks tend to squeak when they are walked on and can get very hot when there is hot sun beating on the plastic. The look-n-feel of plastic lumber is not like wood. It is also splinter-free and low maintenance, needing only to be cleaned periodically. This wood-free option promises not to stain or fade and is waterproof. Material and installation costs can range from $5 to $9 a square foot, with an average of $7 for Recycled HDPE Plastic decking (material costs cited by epa.gov) There is no cost of maintenance for this material. This material is easiest to install with most manufacturers offering 50-year warranties on HDPE material that last about 30 years. Plastic Lumber – HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Polyethylene plastic and wood fiber deck boards are made up of half wood fibers, like sawdust, and half recycled polyethylene plastic. ![]() This decking is low maintenance (no need to weather-proof or paint) and slip-resistant. Material and installation cost can range from $4 to $6 a square foot, with an average of $9 for Composite Decking (material costs cited by epa.gov)Ĭomposite deck boards are generally pressed with a pattern or a wood grain and come in a wide range of shades and colors. It is in the middle of the price range, comparable in costs to cedar and redwood, and last about 25 years. This material is designed to minimize fading and molding. Composite Decking – Plastic And Wood Fibers Plan to spend around $2 to $4 per square foot for pressure-treated wood such as Southern yellow pine and around $4 to $6 per square foot for high-end wood such as cedar and redwood (material costs cited by epa.gov) MaterialĢ. Proper maintenance can average annual costs of $450. It is the most economical and least expensive out of decking materials with a lifespan of an average of 15 years but with proper maintenance can last decades. This economical wooden decking is typically made from pine and is widely available. Even though all wood naturally weathers to a gray color, it should be cleaned and re-stained every two to three years to keep it looking its best and aging gracefully. But it also requires an annual cleaning and can rot, splinter, and warp. Pressured Treated Wood is the most common decking choice, wood is natural, strong, easy to install, and feels good under bare feet. ![]()
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