The low-maintenance decking materials currently on the market include hardwoods like ipe and cumaru and metals like aluminum and galvanized steel, but the two most popular are composite and cellular ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is ...

Wood, composite, or... aluminum? There are many deck options out there, and we're here to tell you which one holds up the ...

Q. I'm confused about which decking boards to use on my new deck. There are different wood species and types as well as the entire family of composite decking boards. What type have you had experience ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got 1,500 square feet of lakefront boardwalk made from composite decking. The brand is Trex Accents. It started developing black spots within two years of the installation. I’m mad as ...

Over the seasons, timber decking is exposed to pouring rain, harsh sun, intense heat and cold winter temperatures, making it expand and contract, which can lead to deterioration. But regular ...

Q: I had to replace a damaged composite decking board on my ground-level deck and was shocked at what I discovered. On the underside of the decking, mushrooms and fungus were growing. I thought that ...

Question: I’ve got 1,500 square feet of lakefront boardwalk made from composite decking. The brand is Trex Accents. It started developing black spots within two years of the installation. I’m mad as ...