Choosing Moisture Resistant Decking for Long-Lasting Results

In Surrey’s wet coastal climate, you need to take moisture into account when designing a deck for your home. Moisture can cause your decking to warp, fade or develop rot or mold ruining something you put a lot of time and money into getting put together. That is why it is a good idea to choose moisture resistant decking for your deck project, that will ensure that you have a long-lasting deck that can endure anything your local weather can throw at it.

When it comes to moisture resistant decking you have multiple options available to you.

Pressure Treated Hardwood Decking

Pressure Treated Hardwood is wood that has been treated with high pressure and a variety of preservative agents to extend its lifespan. Pressure Treated Hardwood is resistant to natural decay, termites, fungus, and moisture, ensuring that it lasts longer than untreated wood. The main advantages of pressure treated hardwood are its lower cost and natural wood appearance.

Composite Decking

Composite Decking is moisture resistant, pest resistant and easy to maintain, requiring only mild cleaners and water to make it look its best. It also doesn’t rot, split, splinter or crack when exposed to moisture. Another major advantage of composite decking is that it is environmentally friendly as it is composed of recycled wood and plastic.

PVC Decking

PVC Decking are deck boards made from recycled plastic, these plastic boards don’t warp, rot or splinter and are basically immune to moisture. They can also be made in pretty much any color you can think of giving you a great deal of design versatility. If you want that classic wooden look despite using PVC decking many of your PVC Decking options are available in a variety of wood grain prints that mimic real wood.

We hope we have been able to show you some of the options available to you when you choose moisture resistant decking for your project. Moisture resistant decking ensures the least amount of maintenance and the longest lasting results of any decking project. If you have any questions about moisture resistant decking solutions, please feel free to contact us.

Deck Experts, based in Surrey, BC, are professional deck builders with a long track record of success. We offer free estimates and long warranties and can build or fix any deck around. If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about decks, please call us at (604) 626-7100.