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

The material selection for a backyard deck is fundamental in ensuring that it is both attractive and comfortable to use in any weather. Understanding the material options and the associated ...

Your deck is where you bring your indoor living outdoors—where you grill and dine, relax with family and friends, play with ...

Though deck and other exterior trends don't shift as often as their interior counterparts, they do ebb and flow. See deck ...

Maintaining a deck in Naperville, IL calls for the right materials that can endure the region’s extreme climate, which has ...

Executive Vice President Ryan Kemp recently returned from the NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas, ...

Outdoor living spaces have become sought-after commodities among homeowners. A 2022 survey of homeowners conducted by the New Home Trends Institute found that open yards are less appealing to home ...

We expose samples made from aluminum, composites, and wood to extreme conditions to see which type of decking holds up bestThe best decking materials will stand up to the weather so that you can ...

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 ...