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Wood decks or decks constructed out of a composite product? The debate during the last decade or so has been fierce. At first blush, composite decks appear to be superior: maintenance-free, longer ...

Homeowners weighing composite decking against pressure-treated lumber face a trade-off between higher upfront costs and lower maintenance. Composite boards resist rot, insects, and fading, often ...

Trex composite decking is made from 95% recycled and reclaimed content, including thousands of plastic bags, wraps and films. (Photo courtesy Trex) This is your first of three free stories this month.

Demand for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber in the United States is forecast to expand 11 percent per year through 2009 to $3.5 billion, according to a study by Cleveland-based market ...

If you’re planning to build a deck this summer, and you want that deck to demand as little ongoing maintenance as possible, then you should consider something called composite lumber. It requires no ...

Buildings and production of the materials used in their construction emit a lot of carbon dioxide (CO 2), a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change. But storing CO ...

Santa Barbara has stopped accepting thin-film plastics everywhere except at one spot: Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers. With every freshly cleaned item covered with a plastic bag, Ablitt’s has been ...

Q. We put down Trex decking in 2008. The composite lumber has developed dark spots all over it. It started with a few spots and has multiplied over the two-year period. What is causing the spotting, ...

Backyard upgrades surge: Composite decking and pergolas are becoming popular in Australia for their durability, low maintenance, and ability to enhance outdoor living year-round. Lifestyle-driven ...