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Category: Composite Decking Options

September 13, 2026Composite Decking Options

Why You Should Never Use a Pressure Washer on Composite Decks

Why You Should Never Use a Pressure Washer on Composite Decks

I will never forget the sickening feeling of watching my expensive deck boards start to ‘fuzz’ right before my eyes. It was […]

September 11, 2026Composite Decking Options

How to install deck fascia boards so they don’t buckle in the heat

How to install deck fascia boards so they don't buckle in the heat

It was a sweltering 95-degree afternoon in July when I finally understood that I had been doing it all wrong. I stood […]

September 11, 2026Composite Decking Options

Why wide-plank decking is often a mistake for smaller balconies

Why wide-plank decking is often a mistake for smaller balconies

I’ll never forget the pride I felt standing on my first tiny balcony, measuring tape in hand, envisioning a high-end retreat. Like […]

September 8, 2026Composite Decking Options

Why dark brown decking gets significantly hotter than light gray boards

Why dark brown decking gets significantly hotter than light gray boards

I’ll never forget the sound of my five-year-old’s feet hitting the deck boards that first July afternoon. It wasn’t the pitter-patter of […]

September 7, 2026Composite Decking Options

The best way to clean bird droppings off dark brown composite boards

The best way to clean bird droppings off dark brown composite boards

I stood there, squinting in the morning light, as my heart sank into my flip-flops. There it was—a glaring, chalky-white splatter right […]

September 6, 2026Composite Decking Options

How to stop composite boards from expanding into your vinyl siding

How to stop composite boards from expanding into your vinyl siding

I stood on my brand-new deck with a cold drink, admiring the charcoal-grey boards I’d spent three weekends installing, when I heard […]

September 6, 2026Composite Decking Options

How to align deck boards perfectly across a 40-foot wide span

How to align deck boards perfectly across a 40-foot wide span

I remember the first time I tackled a ‘mega-deck.’ It was a sweltering July afternoon, and I was finally laying the last […]

July 22, 2026Composite Decking Options

Why Your Composite Boards Are Expanding More Than Expected

Why Your Composite Boards Are Expanding More Than Expected

Ever had that moment on a sunny summer afternoon when you step onto your deck, only to notice the boards shimmering slightly […]

July 22, 2026Composite Decking Options

The Spacing Secret for Installing Composite Decking in Winter

The Spacing Secret for Installing Composite Decking in Winter

It was a chilly December morning when I realized my outdoor staircase was shifting again. The first snow had just fallen, and […]

July 21, 2026Composite Decking Options

How to Clean Grease Stains Off Composite Without Ruining the Finish

How to Clean Grease Stains Off Composite Without Ruining the Finish

I still remember the sinking feeling when I noticed a greasy smudge marring my pristine composite deck. I’d spent hours selecting the […]

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