If you're like most educated consumers, before selecting your decking material, you did research and chose according to your sense of style as well as your practical needs. For you, composite decking boards were the ultimate choice, as they combine a natural wood look with low deck maintenance. Aside from being a great backyard retreat, your composite deck adds value to your property and maintaining it is the key to a sound investment.
One of the main features of composite decking products is that they generally require low maintenance. This is one of the many features that make the material so popular. While some of the products available on the market are misleading and boast of composite deck boards that are maintenance-free, Portico™ Composite Decking refuses to make false claims. Just like any part of your property, your composite decking material requires your attention every so often to ensure long-lasting beauty and durability.
What Does Low Maintenance Composite Decking Really Mean?
Since composite decking does not go through the same weathering cycles as wood, it will not shrink, expand, warp, or split. The material is designed to accommodate the homeowner that has little time to worry about fixing a broken board after a harsh winter. Nevertheless, your composite deck does require some maintenance to keep the material's structural and aesthetic integrity in tact year after year.
If you want that "just installed" look, then we recommend establishing a periodic maintenance cycle of 1x or 2xs per year, depending on your environment and lifestyle. For those that choose to avoid maintenance, know that your composite deck will get dirty over time. Given that composites are forgiving, if you skip a few years and then want to revive the deck, all that is required is that you use the right products. See Deck Cleaning for more information on recommended washing solutions and cleaning products.
Look Forward to Summer Again with Low Maintenance Composite Decking from Portico™
Traditional wood decking fades, molds, cracks, splinters, and needs to be treated and sealed regularly for the deck to maintain its original look and feel. Prior to the innovation of composite decking, every year homeowners everywhere looked to the spring and summer season with slight dismay because it meant that in addition to all other "spring cleaning" chores, the deck would need to be sanded, re-painted, or re-stained. With wood decks, thoughts of picnics and barbeques are quickly replaced by memories of back pain and fatigue due to extensive deck maintenance.
Composite decking materials have just about eliminated the problems associated with typical wood decking and have encouraged homeowners to look forward to warmer weather. Not only can composite decking materials from Portico™ save you time in repairs, they can save you money in replacement boards. With our composite deck boards and by maintaining a deck that is dry and clean, you'll have peace of mind in knowing that your deck will remain as strong as when it was originally installed, whether it has survived a record-breaking blizzard or flood.
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