Choosing the Right Decking Material

You’ve decided to have a deck built.  What’s next?  The most important step in designing your beautiful new deck is to choose the right decking material for your home.  There are a wide array of decking products to choose from with an equally wide range of prices.  Some options in decking materials include:

• Natural woods like Cedar
• Hardwoods like Tigerwood or Ironwood
• Treated wood
• Composite Decking materials which are a combination of wood fiber and PVC.
• 100% PVC Decking material
• Cellular PVC

There are also a myriad of choices when it comes to deck accessories.  You may choose accessories made from many different materials such as copper and stainless steel.  There are a plethora of railing options you can choose to customize your deck to match your personal taste and a variety of accent lighting options available for making your deck a comfortable place to gather after sunset.  Many accent lighting options are of the solar variety for the energy-conscious consumer.

Watch this video for more great tips on choosing the right decking material for your home.

Crowley Construction can help with your Vermont deck building needs.  From designing your deck to building your deck, Crowley Construction will be there from start to finish, making sure you have a beautiful and durable deck to meet the needs of you and your family.  Call 802-893-2603 or email gary@crowleyconstructionvt.com with all your decking questions or to schedule a consultation.  Connect with Crowley Construction on Facebook for more great home improvement tips.  You can trust Crowley Construction to get the job done right the first time.