CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and ...

Homeowners who are looking to install or replace a deck are typically faced with a major choice: composite decking vs. wood. Both are considered among the best decking materials, though each has its ...

Today's homeowners are increasingly focused on creating spaces that endure the elements while leaving a lighter environmental ...

If you’re planning to build a wooden deck this summer, you may have noticed that choosing a decking material has become much more difficult than ever before. Just a few years ago the only option was ...

Composite decking materials offer the look of wood without the need to stain. And as the material evolves, it continues to take on new colors and textures, as evidenced by several new products ...

After spending the past few months at home on lockdown, a lot of people in Seattle have realized a hard truth: Their deck could use some love. When done right, decks and patios can extend your living ...

In one region, at least, plastic decking now leads pressure-treated wood. Half of the decking in the northeastern United States is now made of synthetic materials such as plastic composites, according ...

Even a composite deck might have a faded finish or a section that sags between ... Unless otherwise noted, the prices listed are per linear foot. James K. Willcox leads Consumer Reports’ coverage of ...