Need advice on a deck re-do

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April 02, 2017, 07:08 AM

stickman428

Need advice on a deck re-do

How well does the composite stuff hold up to lots of sun? Does it fade or deteriorate much?

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April 02, 2017, 07:37 AM

ridewv

So glad I have roofs over my decks, I guess that makes them porches. 15 years old and still look almost new.
I hope you find a more reasonable handyman or contractor though.

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April 02, 2017, 07:38 AM

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April 02, 2017, 07:39 AM

Ironbutt

quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
How well does the composite stuff hold up to lots of sun? Does it fade or deteriorate much?

I used composite decking years ago when it first came out, for my back deck. It's exposed to the sun most of the day & other than being scuffed up a little from scraping ice & snow, it's held up fine.

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