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Five advantages of composite when building or replacing a deck?
Wood is increasingly being replaced by composite decking as the Courtesy photo material of choice for outdoor spaces.
composite decking offers all the beauty of wood without the hassles of continuous upkeep. “Today’s homeowners want to spend their time enjoying their outdoor living spaces – rather than maintaining them,” said Adam Zambanini, vice president of marketing for Trex, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking. “Highperformance composite decking stands up to weather and day-to-day wear far better than wood. It’s also made from recycled content, which makes it an ideal choice for today’s eco-conscious consumers.”
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Here are five key advantages of using composite decking:
Nearly 40 million decks in North America are projected to be more than 20 years old – and likely showing their age, according to the North American Deck and Railing Association. If one of those decks is yours,
you may want to think twice before choosing the material for your next deck. Long the go-to material, wood is increasingly being replaced by composite decking as the material of choice for outdoor spaces. Designed to deliver incredible durability, easy maintenance and lasting beauty,
homeowners also can find a wide selection of composite accessories, such as railings, stairs, gates, pergolas and furniture, to create a truly customized outdoor space.
ing it safer and more comfortable for families with kids and pets. Low-maintenance With composite decking, you never need to worry about sanding, staining or painting. Just an occasional soap-and-water cleaning is all that’s needed to maintain stability and beauty for decades. Trex decking even comes with a 25-year Fade and Stain Warranty, ensuring that it will continue to look and perform as well as the first day it was installed.
Sustainability Composite decking provides the look and feel of wood without the environmental impact. The deck boards are made using recycled content, including reclaimed industrial wood scraps and recycled plastic from common items such as shopping bags and newspaper sleeves.
Aesthetics Featuring high-definition wood grain patterns and rich, saturated colors, composite decking looks and feels more natural than ever before. Color options range from deep earth tones to spicy reds and pristine greys, including tropically-inspired boards that feature the distinct streaked look of exotic hardwoods. In addition to the range of decking looks available,
Durability Composite decking is designed for maximum durability. It resists fading, staining, scratching and mold, and won’t rot, crack or warp. It’s also insect-proof and splinter-free, mak-
Value Although the initial cost of composite decking can be higher, when you factor in the cost of ongoing maintenance required with a wood deck, a composite deck can end up paying for itself in well under 10 years. For more information about composite decking, visit trex.com.
Color a new home décor with a fresh coat of paint
Black Dog Salvage Patinio Greenio Furniture Paint gives new Courtesy photo character to this hall tree bench.
TEMECULA – Today’s paint products offer homeowners the flexibility to easily change the look and feel of a room – or a houseful of rooms, including walls, cabinets, furniture, accessories and trim items – by changing the color of a painted surface or adding paint to achieve a decorative effect. Woodcraft has all the paints and related accessories and supplies to recolor your home. Woodcraft introduced Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint to its line of fine finishes in spring of 2016, giving customers a product developed specifically for use with furniture that is custom-built in the Black Dog Salvage shop, as well as accessories that might once have been part of an historic structure. Using Black Dog, a pure black and Clean Canvas, a pure white, homeowners can create
an unlimited number of shades that can be mixed using 13 additional colors with whimsical names like Caution: Dogs at Work (orange). The water-based ultra matte chalky finish interior paint is easy to use, self-leveling and low-VOC, and it covers in one coat. It can be used on finished and unfinished surfaces like furniture, woodwork, metal, glass and more and does not require priming. The companion Black Dog Salvage Guard Dog Topcoat Paint Protector is tough enough for floors and can be used for all types of indoor projects, such as cabinets, countertops, furniture and decorative items. Additional paint options General Finishes Milk Paint is a high-tech, water-based acrylic paint for interior and exterior use that is available in more than two dozen colors, ranging from Dark
The versatile Vika TwofoldTM is configured for use as a 21.7”-high scaffold or a workbench that is 47.6 inches long by 18.7inches deep by 31.8 inches high with a tool tray, drilling hole, protractor and ruler inscribed into the MDF work surface. QuikBENCHª Portable Workbench is a lightweight, easy-to-setup portable workbench with a 30 inch by 24 inch work surface that is 32 inches high and capable of holding up to 300 pounds. Convert two QuikBENCHESª to sawhorses, and together they can hold up to 2,000 lbs. Painter’s Pyramids, New and Improved 10-pack allows homeowners to paint, flip and paint without having to wait for the first
Chocolate to Tuscan Red. It is easy to apply, durable and simple to repair and can be mixed to create new colors or combined with General Finishes water-based glazes and stains to create custom paints and decorative effects such as distressing, antiquing and color washing. Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint is a water-based, ultra-matte finish for interior applications that can be used alone as a simple covering paint or to achieve decorative effects such as distressing or dry brushing to give any project a oneof-a-kind look with a vintage feel. It applies easily with brush or roller; spraying is not recommended. If using an interior paint for exterior projects such as doors, shutters or porches, an exterior topcoat will need to be added for protection from the elements. General Finishes Exterior 450 is fortified with UV absorbers to minimize fading and built-in mildewcides to help retard the growth of mold and fungus. Plus, Exterior 450 is fast, as it’s ready to sand in just one hour in ideal conditions. CrystaLac Exterior Finish is a water-based, flexible, UV-stabilized, waterproof, clear topcoat for exterior furniture, doors and crafts. For best results, apply when temperature is between 60 and 80 degree Fahrenheit. This paint dries to the touch in about 15 minutes, but wait two to four hours to recoat.
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