The vast majority of decks use treated wood– often in decking, but almost always for the frame. Treated wood framing is affordable, easy to work with and lasts a heckuva long time.
Treating wood usually starts with a softwood, usually pine. Then the manufacturer infuses a preservative to protect against rot, fungal decay and termites.
Timbertech decking comes in four product lines
Unfortunately, even treated wood breaks down over time. People are able to treat and protect the decking, but the frame can’t really be re-treated. So most people end up replacing the treated frame when they replace the deck. That means double the price over time.
Most people think a treated frame won’t rot, but this isn’t true. We replace rotted treated deck frames all the time.
I’ve made it sound like a horrible choice, but at roughly half the cost of a composite deck, it can be a compelling choice for someone who just wants a deck.
I am fond of saying “a meal I hate at $50 is a meal I love at $5.” Treated decking is the $5 meal.
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