Why PVC Deck is Better Than Wood Deck?
A comfortable and relaxed outdoor living space is an important part of family life and entertaining! Outdoor dinner parties, grilled food, games in the yard and on the deck, relaxed conversation under the stars over coffee or wine are all just a few of the reasons to invest in a quality, outdoor living space for yourself or your family.
If you’re considering adding a deck to your existing living space one option you may not be aware of is a PVC deck! Now, your first question is probably what is a PVC deck? Just like it sounds a PVC deck is constructed entirely of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and uses no wood. While there is an higher initial cost for materials and construction, the long-term benefits of a PVC deck pay for themselves.
Here are three reasons why PVC deck is better than wood:
1) Stain/Fade Resistant: One of the significant perks of a PVC deck is the resistance to staining and fading that the material has. Wooden decks will naturally fade in color and will require more frequent maintenance. Wooden decks are also more susceptible to long-term staining from foot traffic, grease, and spilled drinks. PVC decks are built of a durable, impenetrable material that offers resistance to fading and staining.
While many PVC deck companies, or at least their reps, will boast that you will never experience any stains or fading; that isn’t entirely true. Life happens and so do stains and fading. But there is a big difference between maintenance and housekeeping. Major PVC deck companies like Trex and Azek recommend DeckMAX for annual housekeeping including PVC deck cleaning and the E2 Revitalizer to restore the deck back to its original luster and shine.
2) High-Traffic Endurance: PVC decks are an excellent choice for families that do a lot of entertaining. The material is resistant to scratches and wear from heavy foot traffic and pets! But there’s always something or someone that manages to get a few scratches into the deck. But the DeckMAX products help to get those minor scratches taken care of.
3) Water-Resilient Materials: One of the biggest perks of PVC decking is the fact that it’s excellent in water. If you’re building a deck that borders (or crosses) a stream or pond you will benefit from PVC’s resistance to warping, mold and mildew. If you have a wood deck, rotting and warping leads to having to remove the wood, get new boards, match the boards, stain to match, and even then, it’s not matching and just looks “off”.
VIDEO: DeckMAX’s David Foulke shares “Why PVC Decks are better than Wood decks?”
Contact us for more tips on selecting the right deck for your home or for professional maintenance or restoration of your outdoor living space. We look forward to assisting you!
DeckMAX is the nation’s best deck cleaner and deck cleaning service. Customers, deck manufacturers, contractors and distributors prefer DeckMAX to help restore a deck and reverse the effects of fading, weathering, stains, minor scratches, scuffs, mold and mildew. DeckMAX deck cleaning products and services help to improve your home’s deck, patio, porch, fence, railings, and even docks.
