Decking

AZEK Composite:

  • Zero Maintenance

  • Longer life time compared to Redwood (30-50 year warranty from manufacture)

  • No visible fasteners, clean simple lines

  • No splinters or chance or rotting

  • Higher Upfront cost

Redwood:

Natural resistance to rot

  • Most common decking board in Northern California

  • Different grades of lumber based on knots and heart/sap wood content

  • Ideally should be sealed but not necessary

  • Typically will last 10-20 years depending on water exposure

  • More cost effective than composite

Ipe Hardwood Decking:

  • Beautiful natural characteristics, chocolate brown color that will fade to silver

  • Does not rot, burn or float - one of the most durable woods in the world

  • Hidden fastening system and plugs can be used.

  • Imported from Brazil

  • Higher Upfront cost

During any deck consolation sample of all three materials will be shown