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2. Composite lumber - Wikipedia

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   Until the 1990s, wood was the material of choice for deck construction. However, new products, composites, began to emerge at this time. These new products offered the look and workability of wood, but they were more water resistant and required less maintenance. Over time, these lower maintenance decking options increased in popularity.

3. Deck (building) - Wikipedia

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   Due to environmental and durability concerns, composite decking (a mixture of two materials, typically wood pulp and recycled material such as plastic bottles or plastic bags) have appeared on the market. Proponents of composite decking tout it as a much-needed development, as it helps to curb logging of trees for new decks. However, composite ...

4. Composite construction - Wikipedia

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   The traditional decking material is pressure-treated wood. The current material many contractors choose to use is composite decking. This material is typically made from wood–plastic composite or fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). Such materials do not warp, crack, or split and are as versatile as traditional pressure treated wood ...

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   A wood deck adds a beautiful outdoor living area while boosting your home's value, with an average ROI of more than 80%. ... even surpassing that of composite decks, which tend to be more ...

6. Wood–plastic composite - Wikipedia

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   Wood-plastic composite. Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials made of wood fiber/wood flour and thermoplastic(s) such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polylactic acid (PLA). In addition to wood fiber and plastic, WPCs can also contain other ligno-cellulosic and/or inorganic filler materials.

7. PVC decking - Wikipedia

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   PVC decking is composed entirely of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and contains no wood. [1] PVC decking is a more expensive option in the alternative decking industry, but it provides significant fade and stain resistance and lower maintenance requirements compared to other products, including real teak wood.