The experts agree that cedar is the best wood for a deck. It's relatively cheap, naturally rot-resistant, and looks as good ...

Most deck surfaces in the region are built using cedar decking. It’s a locally abundant wood that has a lovely appearance and is naturally insect- and rot-resistant, making it a popular choice ...

Despite the fact that it only requires three cedar boards and is ridiculously easy to build, this pagoda-style Japanese garden bench is an absolute stunner Skip to main content Menu ...

Composite deck boards are grinded down and reprocessed into new products at the end of their lifecycle, ... cedar and pressure-treated wood that come from various wood species such as spruce, ...

CR's tough, three-year tests of wood, composite, and aluminum options reveal the best decking materials to resist weathering, flexing, and more.

The substructure and labor to install a composite deck is exactly the same as a cedar deck. The big downside is upfront cost: Expect your total materials cost to be about 30% higher.

Chances are you’ve never seen an aluminum deck, or even knew they existed, but in some ways, aluminum is a near-perfect decking material: It won't rot, rust, warp, splinter, crack or check, and ...

Plastic decking—such as Azek Deck, Evolve, and Forever Deck—is made from 100 percent plastic (recycled and/or virgin) and contains no wood fibers or fillers.