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It’s deck season, and if your wood decking is looking a little rough, it’s not too late to salvage your summer deck dilemma! Why spend time sanding and staining your deck year after year and replacing broken, cracked, or rotten boards when you can install composite TimberTech decking from Astro U.P. instead!
TimberTech uses the latest innovations to create natural, extremely durable TimberTech decking and TimberTech
railing products designed to resist stains, scratches, and fading so you’ll be ready to host the next BBQ or pool party for decades to come!
What is Composite Decking?
The simple definition of composite decking is any form of engineered decking that serves as an alternative to wood. Arriving on the scene in the late 1990s, composite wood decking is made from either 100% polymer material or a blend of organic wood flakes and plastics that are designed to look like wood. Not all composite decking is created equal. We will delve deeper into that later, but first, we will tell you why composite decking is superior to wood decking.
Composite Decking VS Wood Decking
Wood decking has been the primary decking material option when building a deck. However, with today’s technology, wood isn’t the only or even the best option. At Astro U.P., we know building a deck is an investment, but we also know the benefits of doing the job done right! That’s why we are always here to make recommendations and offer advice.
Here are some things to consider when determining what material is best for your deck.
Durability
Traditional wood includes pressure-treated lumber and offers a varying degree of performance based on what type of wood species you choose. But over time, even with proper maintenance, wood is subject to cracking, splintering, or warping and is highly vulnerable to mold, mildew, and rot, compromising the integrity of your deck.
TimberTech decking is ‘capped composite decking’, meaning that each board contains a center core that is comprised mostly of recycled wood and plastic materials, which is then capped in an outer shell of PVC to protect it from harsh weather and outside elements. TimberTech is engineered to resist splinters, cracking, warping, mold, mildew, and moisture damage. Plus, Astro U.P. and TimberTech back our products with industry-leading warranties!
Cost
When you crunch the numbers for upfront costs to install a new deck, lumber edges out composite decking. However, installation costs are just a part of the picture. When you factor in deck cleaning costs, the price of stain and sealant, and repair costs associated with wood decking, it becomes clear that over time a composite deck is the more cost-effective option.
Maintenance
Did you know wood decking requires cleaning and staining every 1 to 2 years? Not to mention the potential replacement of warped, rotted, or cracked boards.
You know what they say, time is money. So, save yourself both by installing a TimberTech composite deck and you’ll never have to worry about staining, sealing, or replacing damaged wood boards again! Which all translates to savings in the long run.
Aesthetics
Nothing quite beats the look of wood and that is why lumber was the preferred material for decks. However, when composite decking first hit the scene, many homeowners were reluctant to make the switch because the boards looked plastic and fake and didn’t truly capture the wood grain.
With TimberTech you get the aesthetics of real wood with natural-looking grain patterns. TimberTech decking colors are attractive and have beautiful blended finishes like reclaimed wood, premium hardwoods, and other popular wood looks.
With TimberTech decking you can take your deck design to new levels with multi-width decking and the option for heat bending. And forget unsightly screws, TimberTech offers a wide variety of color-matched fasteners and stainless-steel clips to secure your deck. Beauty, durability, and functionality, that’s TimberTech!
Ease of Installation
Installing a new deck doesn’t have to be a daunting task! TimberTech composite decking is designed to go up fast. Whether it be a TimberTech railing or TimberTech decking or both, your brand new deck will be up in no time. Ask your friends at Astro U.P. for some deck-building tips or utilize the deck-building resources from TimberTech and go from working on your deck to sittin’ on your deck in no time!
If you have a concrete porch that you want to replace with a composite deck but dread the thought of the cost and mess attributed to the project, there may be an easier way to achieve the composite deck of your dreams! Did you know that TimberTech, in most scenarios, can be installed right over your existing concrete? Click here to see if this is an option for you.
The Battle of Composite Decking: TimberTech vs Trex Decking
Like we said earlier, not all composite decking is the same. In fact, when we first mentioned composite decking many of you may have thought of Trex decking since it was the first one on the market.
So TimberTech vs Trex decking. Which one is better? Trex decking may have been the first composite decking on the market, however, the first usually isn’t the best when it comes to new products.
TimberTech innovated the composite decking design and introduced capped composite deck boards which is a real game changer. The philosophy at TimberTech is Better Tech, Better DeckTM and we have rigorous quality management practices in our factory and field test all our products to make sure they are worthy for your deck. Did we mention TimberTech has the industry’s best warranty?
Order Your TimberTech Decking Materials From Astro U.P. in Rock!
Get the amazing look of wood in an array of colors without all the costly upkeep. With TimberTech you get an easy-to-install, low-maintenance deck to enjoy for decades, we guarantee it! So, order your TimberTech decking materials from Astro U.P. in Rock and invite your friends and family over for a deck-building party! Although we should warn you, you may be the “go-to” house for parties from now on so you may want to consider getting a new grill and a big swimming pool!
