Capped Composite Decking & Railing

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When building a deck there are many options to choose from. One can go with cedar or treated lumber; or what’s becoming extremely popular is capped composite decking. Depending on your taste or your budget the capped composite decking can be an excellent look on your new deck. Here are a few reasons why capped composite might be right for you.

Decking

Very low maintenance.
Range of rich colors with a natural look.
Excellent 25 year fade and stain warranty.
Extremely durable: won’t rot, warp, or splinter.
Carries the look of your interior outside with natural looking wood tones.
Composed almost entirely of recycled materials, 400 million pounds of plastic are saved from landfills annually.
Designed for use of hidden fasteners.
Matching trim boards.
Mold, fade, stain, and scratch resistant.
Railing

Extremely sturdy and durable.
It won’t rot, warp, or splinter.
Pairs aesthetically with composite decking.
Excellent 25 year fade and stain warranty.
So as you can see we prefer the capped composite deck for its overall performance and longevity. As an installer and owner of these decks, I give them my stamp of approval.