Western Red Cedar
Western red cedar has one of the longest lifespans of any North American softwood. It produces long lengths of wood with a true straight grain, with its heartwood having a natural resistance to rot. Cedar wood has a beautiful texture and color, making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing decking and fencing materials. Cedar is lightweight, easy to work with and finish, making it an excellent deck or outdoor fencing material.
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Affordable
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Versatile
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Attractive
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Maintenance required
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Composite
Our product of Choice, Composite decking is made from a combination of natural wood fibers and durable resin. Designed to look like real wood, composite decking and fencing require no painting or staining and will not split, crack, warp or rot, with virtually no maintenance will last at least 25 years.
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Weather resistant
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Stain resistant
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Will not break or rot
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Low maintenance
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Variety of colors
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25 year or 30 year warranty from Manufacturer
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PVC
Similar in looks to Composite, PVC decking is taking a step above the rest.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) decking is an alternative to composite and wood decking material. It is very strong, lighter than composite, and usually carries a longer, 50-year warranty. We love the incredible aesthetics you can get in a PVC board - the colour patterns mimic real wood surprisingly well, and yet do not carry a wood’s downsides of maintenance and aging. While PVC commands a premium price, it virtually guarantees that you will never need to change your decking material.
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Weather resistant
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Stain resistant
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Will not break or rot
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Low maintenance
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Variety of colors
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Fire Rated A
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Disperses heat very well
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50 year warranty from Manufacturer
IPE Brazilian Walnut
If you're looking for the best decking material, IPE hardwood, also known as Brazilian walnut, is a beautiful exotic wood from South America. It's a super wood that can last up to 50 years and weigh 4.5 pounds per square foot. Although it is the most expensive material we supply, when it comes to deck construction, IPE is often the first choice due to its natural beauty, unrivaled strength and intense durability. A deck created from this material will not suffer from cracks and scratches as it is one of the densest woods in the world.
Thanks to the natural oils and the tight fiber, the wood has ideal resistance to attacks by fungi and insects. This property also makes wood a preferred choice when building a deck because it can withstand harsh weather conditions. It provides a proper transition from the interior to the exterior of the home. The wood has also been rated as the best fire-resistant wood by the National Fire Protection Agency.
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Sustainability
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Weather Resistant
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Requires oiling
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Cool surface
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Hardwood
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Attractive woodgrain
