Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

Comparing Wood, PVC, Composite, and Modern Metal Builds Winston-Salem, United States – December 1, 2025 / Piedmont Decks and ...

In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...

In 2018, the percentage of houses with no outdoor addition like a deck, patio or porch dropped to 8%. It’s clear most homeowners want some way to enjoy the outdoors, no matter where they live. That’s ...

Decks can be a popular addition that allows you to better enjoy your outdoor space—and to increase the value of your home. But when it comes time to choose between composite, hard wood, and even ...

When it comes to decking, you have a number of choices. Composite decking has become increasingly popular, as it offers numerous advantages over traditional wood decking. It’s easier to maintain, for ...

Q DEAR TIM: I'm tired of maintaining my wood deck but am unsure about what composite material to purchase. I did some research and discovered that there have been class-action lawsuits, some companies ...

Snow, ice, frigid temps, and freeze-thaw cycles, can damage your patio, from mold to cracks. Here's how to winterize a wood, ...

How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our finished deck, two years in the making. By Paul Hope In early 2020, my ...