Let us talk about composite decks. We have been building decks here in Pawtucket for a long time. Composite materials have changed things a lot for us. There are always many questions with anything new. Homeowners around Pawtucket, especially in places like Fairlawn as well as Darlington, want to know the real facts. They do not want just marketing talk. We will go over the most common questions we get about composite decking, straight up.
What is composite decking made of? Is it just plastic?
It is not just plastic. Most composite decking is a mix of wood fibers as well as recycled plastics. Think of it like a hybrid material. The wood gives it a natural feel as well as some stiffness. The plastic makes it very strong against moisture, rot, as well as insects. Traditional wood decks have trouble with these things, especially during our humid Rhode Island summers. Some newer, better options even use mineral-based composites as well as PVC. These can give different benefits like better heat resistance.