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Vinyl Decking Material

Bryce Werlington

Patio Decking
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Long Life Found in Vinyl Decking Material

Homeowners who want to build a new deck, but are afraid of the annual costs and the labor of maintaining it, may want to consider one made of vinyl decking material. Cost can be a driving factor in choosing wood or vinyl, but the long-term benefits need to be considered.

Virgin vinyl decking material requires almost no maintenance except a good washing about once and month, depending on its use. Its surface grooves, while supplying a slip-resistant surface, can also become quickly filled with dust and dirt and will need periodic cleaning. Vinyl decking material is hollow and has a different sound and feel when being walked on, so there may be some noise associated with his material.

It' s not just about a patio deck, though, as vinyl decking material can be used in a variety of environments where low maintenance and long life are expected. It can be used on boat docks and piers, long walkways, and, in some instances, is used in commercial applications such as shelving.

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Dark Color Decks Feel Hotter Quicker

Consideration of the heat and how it feels when being walked on can help make the decision, if the application will be used for an area where people will be barefoot, like a pool or patio deck. While white vinyl decking material is the coolest to walk on, it also allows the dirt to show, but reportedly, it doesn' t feel much hotter than wood when the sun hits it directly.

Porch Decking
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However, the darker the color the more heat it absorbs, and the hotter it will be to walk on. People considering vinyl decking material should test a variety of colors in the bright sunshine to see if it will be applicable to their use.

The initial expense of vinyl decking material tends to back people away, but remembering its long-term, virtually maintenance-free characteristics can be beneficial in this decision. As the saying goes, pay it now or pay it later, but you' re going to pay.

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As with most decking materials, vinyl offers a wide range of accessory products as well, including supports, posts, handrails, and decorative pieces. Vinyl decking material is not just for the city, it is being used in country settings, as well. With the wood grain finishes in the grooved surfaces, many have found it fits into their landscaping without the annual cleaning and painting. Replacement pieces, should they become necessary, are fairly easy to install yourself.



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Add Enjoyment and Long-Term Value to Your Home with a Durable Deck (Carteret County News-Times)

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