Gorilla Decks
Many Vancouver, Wash., residents are trading in their old wood decks for PVC decking. But rather than ripping out the old cedar deck and replacing it entirely, many Pacific Northwest homeowners are saving money by keeping the underlying wood structure and resurfacing the top with PVC.
Winter in the Pacific Northwest can wreak havoc on home materials. Months of wet, cold weather tear away at paint, damage wood trim and set moss growing everywhere. Homeowners who hope for a tidy, clean appearance and a well-maintained home must be vigilant about tackling maintenance tasks once dry weather rolls around. Wise homeowners soon learn the value of materials that can naturally stand up to drizzly, cold conditions – PVC decking is one of those super-materials. PVC is ideal for wintery weather since it’s not organic and won’t break down under moist conditions. This waterproof decking material is perfect for withstanding winter weather for the following reasons:
1. Won’t get waterlogged and weakened, like wood decking. PVC decking stays strong and smooth regardless of whether it’s raining cats and dogs outside. Bonus: PVC can’t sustain internal mold or mildew growth, which can weaken a wood deck.
Looking down at your cedar or PVC decking, your eye may be drawn to an unattractive sprinkling of stains, built up over months of deck enjoyment: the ketchupy remnants of fallen burgers; the built-up grime of rainy winters; and the Rorschach-esque burgundy blob where you spilled wine last summer. Life gets messy sometimes, and outdoor living can leave your deck looking worn out. Fortunately, cleaning your deck can give it new life.
Cleaning a PVC deck: Between cedar and PVC decks, we’ll volunteer for cleaning a PVC deck any day. That’s because PVC decking (like vinyl fencing) cleans up with just soap and water. An annual wipe-down of your PVC decking will keep it looking like new – especially since this plastic-based material is resistant to scratches and stains. This, along with the fact that PVC decking has no organic material to sustain mold or mildew growth, is a big reason we love working with this material.
For the past decade or so, composite decking has been the big name in low-maintenance decking materials. Its innovative combination of recycled plastic and wood fibers gave consumers the best of both worlds: the beauty and strength of wood, with the durability and weather-resistance of plastic. When composite decking came along in the 1990s, it revolutionized the industry.
Now the world of decking materials has been revolutionized again – this time with the development of PVC decking. PVC decking dispenses with the wood fibers entirely, creating a surface that has none of the natural vulnerabilities of wood. Read the rest of this entry »
In the Pacific Northwest, surrounding an above-ground swimming pool with decking is a popular way to create a built-in pool without digging up your backyard. When building a pool into a deck, it’s important to put in extra planning on the front end to avoid making costly mistakes that can leave you with an unsafe deck.
While cedar decking remains one of the most popular Portland decking materials, it isn’t an ideal choice for pool decks for several reasons. Here’s a look at the top three considerations to keep in mind when choosing the best Portland decking materials for your pool deck: Read the rest of this entry »
The decking industry has spent decades trying to perfect a low-maintenance decking material for homeowners who don’t want the hassle of refinishing a cedar deck. Now that composite decking has achieved widespread acceptance, it’s time to meet another new kid on the block: PVC decking.
Unlike wood-plastic composites, PVC decking is made entirely from a cellular vinyl material that’s lighter than cedar or composite, yet resists sagging and is strong enough to stand up to the elements. Thanks to advancements in technology, some brands of PVC decking, such as Endeck, come in an array of colors to match your home and even feature an embossed wood texture so consumers don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for durability.
Port Orford Cedar
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