Disadvantages of Composite Decking

Composite has been the leading decking material for so long, but no one questioned its proficiency before Ipe came along. Why should they? Compared to wood, composite is far easier to maintain and it is not susceptible to splinters and splits. You have the option of installing it in circular patterns. You can be assured that the colour and pattern will remain the same despite the harshness of varying weathers.

One of its disadvantages, however, starts in the summer. Composite traps heat so efficiently that it can burn bare flesh with minimal contact. You wouldn’t want that since decks are normally exhausted with use during the hot seasons, especially by children.

Faulty installations can lead to very costly consequences; it’s either you hire experts to do the job for you or risk spending a fortune once your DIY project turns out for the worst.

While Ipe, which is more commonly called Brazilian hardwood, is not as cheap, it is a worthy investment. It has excelled in the scales of Janka hardness rating and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for Static Coefficient of friction in a wet environment; also, it has exceeded the highest standards of authorities such as the United States Naval Research Laboratory and the National Fire Protection Agency.