CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and ...

Thermally modified wood has solidified its place as a leading material for exterior applications. Pairing this ...

But I still hadn’t been able to decide between wood and Trex, one of the more popular brands of composite decking. Worse, the ...

Composite decking is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners, offering a blend of durability, aesthetic appeal, and low ...

Shares were trading around $62.45. The stock is down 37% over the last year. James Hardie Industries, a fiber-cement siding producer, said late Sunday that it agreed to buy Azek, a maker of composite ...

Advanced heat-mitigation properties engineered into the shell of the boards reflect the sun and keep the surface cooler* than other composite decking offerings of a similar color. “This ...

Don’t BUY!!! Pure CRAP. I recently removed my old wood deck and installed Trex decking. It looked great at first. It has only been 1 week since I finished the install and am already seeing ...

Maintaining a deck in Naperville, IL calls for the right materials that can endure the region’s extreme climate, which has hot summers, cold winters, and ample precipitation. The everchanging weather ...

Composite decking has become increasingly popular, as it has a lot to offer that traditional wood doesn’t. It’s easier to maintain, for one thing. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up ...

Decking comes with trade-offs depending on which brand, material, and species you choose. As a rule, wood tends to resist flexing better than composites. Composites, on the other hand, generally ...