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Today's homeowners differ from those of the past given that
very few people live in their homes forever. Most move to
new locations to take advantage of job opportunities or to
suit their growing families. Current homeowners also differ
in that they have become tired of traditional treated pine
decks and as a result are searching for viable replacements.
Your choice of decking design and material will influence
the overall appearance of your home and ultimately, its resale
value. At some point, homeowners will sell their homes and
the homebuyer does not want to be faced with a series of expensive
home improvements.
With composite decking materials, both homeowners and homebuyers
can afford to build a larger deck, and one with more creative
designs. But with so many composite-decking products on the
market, it can be difficult to decide which one is best for
your home and geographical environment. Portico™ Composite
Decking and Railing understands the importance of weighing
the advantages and disadvantages of available options. For
this reason, we encourage you to compare composite decking
materials and ascertain product ratings.
Composite Decking Material Comparison
Composite decking materials are as varied as possible deck
designs. As the name would indicate, composite decking is
made up of a combination of materials. Some manufacturers
use virgin plastics while other use recycled plastic materials.
Using virgin as opposed to recycled materials means that the
product will retain all of its original plastic properties.
Some manufacturers use standard oak wood in the form of fibers
or sawdust, while others use high-grade maple wood. Each variation
of composite decking offers unique advantages and disadvantages.
At Portico™, our formula is made from tested, furniture
quality maple wood flour encapsulated in strong, 100 percent
virgin High Density Polyethylene. Eliminate composite confusion;
chose Portico™ composite decking material.
Composite Decking Product Rating
In a recent study, a group of architects, contractors, and
homeowners were asked to rate the importance of decking characteristics
(performance, cost, appearance, and recommendations) in the
deck selection process. It was revealed that both architects
and homeowners agreed that influences ranking highest in importance
were performance and appearance. For contractors, the influences
that ranked highest in importance were performance and cost.
Overall, it was established that performance is the number
one deciding factor for decking materials.
Portico composite deck boards are designed and manufactured
to stand up to the most extreme weather conditions. U.V. inhibitors
and stabilizing additives have been integrated into our product's
formula to minimize color variations over time. Long after
installation, Portico's composite decking material will stay
beautiful and provide you with years of outdoor enjoyment.
In fact, we are so sure of our material's reliability that
we back all of our composite decking products with a 20-year
limited warranty. Build your deck with confidence and enjoy
the many advantages of Portico™ composite decking materials.
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