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Wood vs Composite Decking – Key Considerations

Wood vs Composite Decking – Key Considerations

The guide compares wood decking and composite decking in key performance indicators including maintenance, durability, cost, sustainability and versatility, and addresses the misconceptions associated with alternative decking.
Architecture & Design Team
Architecture & Design Team

25 Sep 2015 1m read View Author

Alternative decking boards now make up of 30 percent of the North American decking market. The Australian market however still lingers well behind in acceptance of composite timber decking as a viable alternative.

The guide compares wood decking and composite decking in key performance indicators including maintenance, durability, cost, sustainability and versatility, and addresses the misconceptions associated with alternative decking.

Wood vs Composite Decking – Key Considerations
Wood vs Composite Decking – Key Considerations

Alternative decking boards now make up of 30 percent of the North American decking market. The Australian market however still lingers well behind in acceptance of composite timber decking as a viable alternative.

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