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thinKing Of
adding Or
rePlaCing a deCK?
42 | indulge • june/july 2016 Nearly 40 million decks in DURABILITY HIGH-PERFORMANCE
North America are projected Composite decking is COMPOSITE DECKING
to be more than 20 years old — and
likely showing their age, according designed for maximum durability. STANDS UP TO
to the North American Deck and It resists fading, staining, WEATHER AND DAY-
Railing Association. If one of those scratching and mold, and won’t TO-DAY WEAR FAR
decks is yours, you may want to rot, crack or warp. It’s also insect- BETTER THAN WOOD.
think twice before choosing the proof and splinter-free, making it
material for your next deck. safer and more comfortable for — Adam Zambanini, vice
families with kids and pets. president of marketing for Trex
Long the go-to material, wood
has a competitor now for outdoor VALUE tones to spicy reds and pristine grays,
spaces: composite decking. In general, lumber for including tropically-inspired boards
Designed to deliver incredible that feature the distinct streaked
durability, easy maintenance and wood decking is cheaper than look of exotic hardwoods.
lasting beauty, composite decking composite decking, although
offers all the beauty of wood without you’ll need to factor in the cost SUSTAINABILITY
the hassles of continuous upkeep. of annual maintenance for the Composite decking provides
wood deck to determine which
“Today’s homeowners want to material suits your needs. the look and feel of wood without
spend their time enjoying their the environmental impact. The
outdoor living spaces — rather LOW-MAINTENANCE deck boards are made using
than maintaining them,” said With composite decking, you recycled content, including
Adam Zambanini, vice president of reclaimed industrial wood scraps
marketing for Trex, a manufacturer never need to worry about sanding, and recycled plastic from common
of wood-alternative decking. “High- staining or painting. Just an items such as shopping bags and
performance composite decking occasional soap-and-water cleaning newspaper sleeves.
stands up to weather and day-to-day is all that’s needed.
wear far better than wood. It’s also
made from recycled content, which AESTHETICS
makes it an ideal choice for today’s Composite decking can replicate
eco-conscious consumers.”
the look of real wood. With high-
Things to consider when definition wood grain patterns and
choosing between wood and rich, saturated colors, composite
composite decking include: decking looks and feels more natural.
Color options range from deep earth
thinKing Of
adding Or
rePlaCing a deCK?
42 | indulge • june/july 2016 Nearly 40 million decks in DURABILITY HIGH-PERFORMANCE
North America are projected Composite decking is COMPOSITE DECKING
to be more than 20 years old — and
likely showing their age, according designed for maximum durability. STANDS UP TO
to the North American Deck and It resists fading, staining, WEATHER AND DAY-
Railing Association. If one of those scratching and mold, and won’t TO-DAY WEAR FAR
decks is yours, you may want to rot, crack or warp. It’s also insect- BETTER THAN WOOD.
think twice before choosing the proof and splinter-free, making it
material for your next deck. safer and more comfortable for — Adam Zambanini, vice
families with kids and pets. president of marketing for Trex
Long the go-to material, wood
has a competitor now for outdoor VALUE tones to spicy reds and pristine grays,
spaces: composite decking. In general, lumber for including tropically-inspired boards
Designed to deliver incredible that feature the distinct streaked
durability, easy maintenance and wood decking is cheaper than look of exotic hardwoods.
lasting beauty, composite decking composite decking, although
offers all the beauty of wood without you’ll need to factor in the cost SUSTAINABILITY
the hassles of continuous upkeep. of annual maintenance for the Composite decking provides
wood deck to determine which
“Today’s homeowners want to material suits your needs. the look and feel of wood without
spend their time enjoying their the environmental impact. The
outdoor living spaces — rather LOW-MAINTENANCE deck boards are made using
than maintaining them,” said With composite decking, you recycled content, including
Adam Zambanini, vice president of reclaimed industrial wood scraps
marketing for Trex, a manufacturer never need to worry about sanding, and recycled plastic from common
of wood-alternative decking. “High- staining or painting. Just an items such as shopping bags and
performance composite decking occasional soap-and-water cleaning newspaper sleeves.
stands up to weather and day-to-day is all that’s needed.
wear far better than wood. It’s also
made from recycled content, which AESTHETICS
makes it an ideal choice for today’s Composite decking can replicate
eco-conscious consumers.”
the look of real wood. With high-
Things to consider when definition wood grain patterns and
choosing between wood and rich, saturated colors, composite
composite decking include: decking looks and feels more natural.
Color options range from deep earth
