Q: Our deck was installed in 2007 with EverGrain composite. (We chose the redwood color.) One of the planks is deteriorating. Replacing the whole plank is one option, but we’d have to take apart the ...

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Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is for certain: It will always be high maintenance. That's what opened the door for an alternative ...

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There are few better ways to enjoy a sunny afternoon or entertain guests than on a backyard deck. Whether you’re building a new deck or upgrading an older one, one of the first decisions you’ll need ...

If you’re planning to build a wooden deck this summer, you may have noticed that choosing a decking material has become much more difficult than ever before. Just a few years ago the only option was ...

Q: Our vacation house has vintage Trex decking. After a few years, it became horribly ugly, and no amount of cleaning or brightening ever did more than just lighten the stains. More than five years ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When composites first came to market, the look of the boards were not exactly faithful representations of ...