DeckMAX® Composite & Wood deck cleaner is the nation’s leading composite deck cleaner recommended by manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and customers. This powerful composite and wood deck cleaner is specifically formulated to remove mold, grime and algae stains. In addition, it releases ground-in dirt and grease from your composite or wood decking.
Surprisingly, the history of composite decking is quite colorful. Manufacturers were immaturely optimistic about the young product, and claiming that composite decking was “maintenance-free” and “impervious to mold” quickly became expensive as the lawsuits piled up. But that was in the past, and composite decking has come a long way since its conception, and its popularity is steadily increasing. The latest offerings from the major manufacturers are a great product and a cost-effective way to get a beautiful deck in many styles and colors. While they are still susceptible to mold, and algae, with proper care with our DeckMax Composite Deck Cleaner, you can have a great longing long lasting deck.
First, let’s learn a little about what composite decking is. Today’s composite decking combines a plastic polymer (either PVC, polyethylene, or polypropylene) with wood flour, and the resulting boards are more durable and weather-resistant than wooden decking. When done well, composite decking can even incorporate wood grain, making it closely resemble natural wood. Because of this, it has become possible to have the best of both worlds – a sturdy material that can be just as beautiful as natural wooden decking.
Most manufacturers use recycled plastic and excess lumber in composite decking, making this product environmentally low-impact. Many companies source materials directly from the local area so that the business is profitable for the whole community. Research individual manufacturers before buying.
While calling this product maintenance-free is misleading, composite decking does require much less upkeep than traditional wooden decking. Since composite decking is nonporous, its boards are generally resistant to staining, fading, termite infestation, and mold. These problems are common to wooden decking due to its organic, porous nature, and they can end up costing a fortune to fix.
Because composite decking is a relatively new product, many companies offer warranties to encourage buyers to make the switch. The initial investment to install composite decking is greater than that of wooden decking, but the investment pays off down the road. Composite decking’s longevity is unmatched.
DeckMAX believes in knowing all the options before making a decision. Good luck with your new deck, and contact us for any and all deck cleaning needs, whether wooden or composite!
The up front cost of this decking is more than that of pressure treated wood. However, that is offset by a useful life that’s significantly longer. Buying wood means you will have to incur the cost of replacement sooner. In addition, the maintenance costs of wood are greater because composite decking requires less maintenance.
You can take advantage of certain brands that sell lower cost composites. They typically offer a more limited choice of colors, textures, and designs which still retain the main benefits of composites.
This depends on the color and material. Dark colored decking made of heavy and dense composite material will absorb a lot of heat and make it hot in the summer. Lighter colored and less dense materials do much better in the summer heat. Look for composite decking specifically made for staying cool in the sun.
The more pricey composite decking comes in a variety of natural wood colors with dense and rich looking grain patterns. Some brands also remove all hints of plastic sheen.
No. Composite decking requires no specialized tools beyond what you would use with wood. However, some will use hidden fasteners.
The material is resistant to staining and soiling. In addition, there are deck cleaners on the market such as DeckMAX that readily clean stains, grease, and dirt from composite decking.
