Worse, the lumber shortage was so severe that many homeowners and contractors had started buying up much of the composite decking on the market, too—leaving both options quite scarce. Like many ...

Also, if your deck was built before 2004, there’s a good chance it’s made of lumber treated with chromated copper arsenate. Regular refinishing helps to seal in the toxic arsenic that CCA ...

If the pressure-treated lumber was manufactured prior to a certain year, chances are it doesBy Devin PrattThe best time to stain your deck is when temperatures are between 50° F and 90° F with ...

If you do choose to lay your boards in a diagonal or herringbone pattern, be aware that you will require more materials. Wood decking can shrink, so the spacing should be no more than ⅛in if the wood ...

Its smooth polyethylene shell ensures natural wood movement without the risk of marring, staining, cracking, breaking the boards, or snapping ... over traditional chemically treated wood, softwood ...

Wood that is stained or painted Wood that is chemically treated or pressure treated Wood that has nails, screws or other hardware attached.

Traditional timber and composite decking boards become dangerously ... Timber at Wickes recommends using a layer of wood reviver to restore your decking. 'All cut ends, drill holes and notches in ...