Composite decking, from Trex, TimberTech and others, costs more than wood to buy and takes less effort to keep. Trex says its high-performance boards never need staining or painting and clean up with soap and water.
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Two boards can look nearly alike and carry very different warranties. Trex's limited residential warranties run 25 years on Enhance, 35 on Select and 50 on Transcend, with fading and staining covered too. The line should be named on the quote.
Grand Rapids' deck permit guide says man-made decking products are subject to approval by the Building Inspections Division before use, and calls for a footing inspection after the holes are dug and before concrete is poured. Choose a product with its evaluation paperwork and make sure the permit plans name it.
The boards usually sit on pressure-treated lumber. Footings, the ledger and its flashing, and joist spacing decide how long the deck lasts, and each board has a rated span that sets how far apart the joists can be.
Pressure-treated pine, cedar or hardwood, built to your layout.
A roof and screens over the deck, or windows for a three-season room.
New boards and railing on a frame that is still sound.
Tell us what you have in mind and a licensed deck builder who works in Grand Rapids will call to arrange a visit to the yard. Decks are priced after someone has seen the site, so expect the quote after that visit.