Yardzen designs both natural wood decks and synthetic decks. Check out the differences and prices below.
Synthetic Decking
$75 per square foot
Synthetic decking is a great deck option, especially if you’re interested in sustainability. It's engineered from wood fibers and recycled plastics, making it very low maintenance and durable. It can be more expensive than some natural woods upfront, but in the long run, it can be the most economical option due to maintenance savings. It comes in a huge range of colors and styles and is sold by many brands. One drawback: deep scratches are hard to remove with composite decking.
Bottom line, Composite Decking can be a great choice for decks!
Natural Wood Decking
Price varies, see below.
Wood is the most popular decking material since it’s easily available and traditionally how decks have been constructed. Since wood is a natural material, it needs to be properly maintained to last a long time. Most wood decks need to be stained, oiled, or sealed on a regular basis to protect against moisture and UV damage.
Check out the details of each wood type below!
Cedarwood
$45 per square foot
Widely available, lightweight, and strong.
Naturally resistant to rot and insects, but protecting the wood with stain or sealer helps keep the wood free of cracks and splinters.
Without protection, it will eventually turn a soft gray color.
Redwood
$45 per square foot
Hard to find in the Eastern US, more available in the Western US.
Lightweight, strong, and naturally resistant to rot and insects.
Needs protection to keep the wood free of cracks and splinters.
Tropical Hardwoods
$75 per square foot
Yardzen recommends only Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified hardwoods.
Woods such as Ipe, Cumaru, or Heat-Treated White Ash are considered a luxury choice, and most can easily last up to 50 years.
Keep in mind: Many of these woods are so hard that they don't accept stains very well, and are difficult to cut or drill into.
Looking for a different type of decking? Let us know and we'll see what we can do.