Building Your Dream Deck
As the days get longer and temperatures rise you may find yourself daydreaming at work about relaxing on your deck reading a book or enjoying a cookout with family and friends. If you don’t have a deck now is the time to build one to make your dreams a reality! At Hammond Lumber Company we are here to guide you through the journey of building your dream deck.
With so many options out there to choose from it can be hard to know where to start. Let’s start by looking at the advantages of using different materials when building your deck. If you’re too busy to browse through all the options click here and fill out our form and we can do the work for you!
Wood Decking
People choose to build their decks with natural wood products because of the low material costs and the traditional beauty they offer. There are a variety of woods to choose from such as pressure treated lumber, cedar, and other hardwoods. It is important to choose the right material for your decking needs just make sure whichever wood you choose is splinter resistant!
Kebony wood products provide maximum benefits when building your deck. All their wood is organic and goes through a permanent strengthening process to ensure the longevity of your deck. The wood is non-toxic and so eco-friendly it can be recycled as untreated wood. It also has a high resistance to decay, fungi, and insects. Wood decks do require some maintenance such as normal cleaning with a brush and water, as well as re-staining and sanding over the years to keep your deck looking new.
Wood Composite Decking
More and more often people are choosing composite decking because of the long list of benefits. First of all, what is composite decking and is it all the same? Composite decking is composed of wood particles similar to sawdust and plastics such as PVC, Polyethylene, or polypropylene. Each brand has their own unique ratios of wood, plastic, pigments, and fungicides to ensure a high-quality product. All wood and plastic materials used can be new or recycled making composite decking an eco-friendly choice!
The composite material has a high resistance to water and moisture which can cause rotting as well as shrinking and swelling that can compromise the integrity of your deck’s design. Forget about having to seal or stain your deck there is no need with composite decking! The wood grain design is deeply embossed maintaining a natural look always, simply use a soft brush and mild detergent to keep it clean. Many composite producers such as Trex, Timbertech, and Duralife offer a variety of colorings to match whatever style you are looking for.
Capped vs Uncapped Composite Decking
If you have decided to use composite decking boards should you go with capped or uncapped? A cap is an extra layer of protection that can prevent moisture from reaching the core of the board. Some caps can also provide extra UV protection, stain resistance, and mold and mildew protection. It is important to know that not all composite boards are capped the same, boards can be capped on just two sides or on all four. A four-sided cap like that offered by Timbertech provides the most protection from moisture reaching the core of the board from all sides.
No matter what material you choose we are here to help! We only stock quality products from top brands to provide you with the best building and living experience. For more information on decking visit our website.