Before choosing pressure-treated wood for your next deck or dock, consider what’s at stake.
Your deck or dock is more than a functional addition to your property. It’s where your family, friends, and pets run, play, and relax. They deserve the best.
When building or replacing a deck or dock, it’s easy to go with what’s familiar or replace existing pressure-treated wood boards with new ones. Before you do, stop and think about the fact that if you’re replacing them now, you’ll probably be doing it again in the future. There may be a better – and more permanent – solution.
Information to Know When Considering Pressure-Treated Wood
Pressure-treated wood is a familiar product. So familiar that homeowners don’t often stop to think about precisely what it means for wood to be “pressure-treated” and how that affects your deck or dock’s longevity and safety.
Features of pressure-treated wood include:
- Chemical treatment: Pressure-treated wood is treated with chemicals to make it resistant to insects, decay, and rot. This chemical treatment can pose health risks to humans and pets who come into contact with the wood.
- Limited lifespan: While pressure-treated wood is resistant to decay and insects, it has a limited lifespan. The chemicals used to treat the wood can break down over time, and the wood can begin to decay, warp, and crack.
- Maintenance requirements: Pressure-treated wood requires regular maintenance, including staining and sealing, to ensure its longevity. Without proper maintenance, pressure-treated wood can deteriorate quickly and become unsafe.
- Limited design options: Pressure-treated wood is limited in terms of design options, as it can be difficult to shape and manipulate. This can limit your ability to create unique and personalized designs for your deck or dock.
Fortunately, today’s homeowners have options. There is a way to have the luxurious beauty of wood while still enjoying the maintenance-free durability you deserve.
Endeck PVC Decking: A Beautiful and Durable Alternative to Pressure-Treated Wood
Endeck PVC decking is a beautiful and durable alternative to pressure-treated wood for your next deck or dock project. Made from 100% PVC material, Endeck decking offers a range of benefits that make it an ideal choice for outdoor living spaces.
Benefits of Endeck PVC Decking include:
- Durability – Endeck PVC decking is resistant to rot, insects, and decay. Endeck decking is designed to last for years with minimal maintenance.
- Low Maintenance – Endeck PVC decking requires little to no maintenance. It does not require staining or sealing like pressure-treated wood, and it is easy to clean with soap and water.
- Design Options – Endeck PVC decking comes in a variety of colors and finishes, including woodgrain textures, that mimic the look of natural wood without the maintenance requirements.
- Safety – Endeck PVC decking is slip-resistant, making it a great choice for pool decks and other areas where water may be present. It is also free from harmful chemicals and poses no health risks to humans or pets.
- Environmental Sustainability – Domestically sourced, Endeck PVC decking is an environmentally sustainable option for outdoor living spaces.
- Easy Installation – Endeck PVC decking can be installed using standard woodworking tools, and it does not require any special equipment or skills.
Choose the beauty and durability of Endeck PVC Decking for your next deck or dock project and it may be the last decking choice you’ll ever need to make.
