From: "Rocky Moore" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Anyone used the new ..
Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 09:35:39 -0700


"John Davies"  wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 May 2004 08:52:14 -0700, "Rocky Moore"
>  wrote:
>
> >Anyone used the new (at least here ;) ) plastic composite type decking
> >material?  They say it lasts for ages and not not weather.  I am
concerned
> >that since it is plastic based it would scratch and be hard to cover up.
> >Also, does it bow when there is much weight on it, or does would work
> >better?
>
> INH, in high maintenance climates the plastic decking is definitely
> better, since you don't have to worry about wood rot and regular
> staining or water-proofing. Also it won't split or splinter, so it's
> easier on bare feet.
>
> Some of the downsides are:
>
> It is not nearly as rigid as wood - max span is 16 inches, I think. I
> don't consider plastic decking to have any significant structural
> strength.
>
> The color looks artificial
>
> It can melt if you spill hot grease from a grill on it.
>
> Some brands are tongue and groove with a textured top and ribbed
> bottom. If you accidently cut an angle on the wrong end you may have
> to scrap that board rather than just flipping it over.
>
> It is soft and will scratch, but no more so than cedar. But it isn't
> easily repaired.
>
> I like my plastic deck, all things considered.
>
>
>
> John Davies
> http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
> '96 Lexus LX450
> '00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
> Spokane WA USA

Did not think of hot things on the deck.  Do not think I would run into many
of those.

Do like the idea of it being easier on the feet, never really thought about
that :)

Thanks for the reply!