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Wood Decks & Porches

Standard Pressure Treated
Porch Deck
Colored Pressure Treated
Pergola Porch
Exotic Hardwood
Swimming Pool

Pros

Pros

Pros

  • Lowest up front price

  • Ability to finish in different colors

  • Easy to repair

  • Inexpensive to repair

  • Insect repellency

  • Fast growth pine is used, making less impact on the environment

  • Low up front price

  • Not green like standard pressure treated wood

  • Easy to repair

  • Inexpensive to repair

  • Insect repellency

  • Fast growth pine is used, making less impact on the environment

  • Exotic woods can be extremely unique and beautiful. A great statement piece

  • Many exotic woods are extremely hard and resist insects and environmental wear well

  • Can be recycled after use

Cons

Cons

Cons

  • Long term maintenance (every 2-3 years)

  • Maintenance costs can exceed cost of maintenance free decks

  • If maintenance is neglected, deck life is dramatically reduced

  • Not recommended to be stained or sealed for 1 year

  • Treated with chemicals that can be harmful if handled improperly

  • Known to have issues with future staining

  • Long term maintenance (every 2-3 years)

  • Maintenance costs can exceed cost of maintenance free decks

  • If maintenance is neglected, deck life is dramatically reduced

  • Treated with chemicals that can be harmful if handled improperly

  • Exotic wood harvesting can be difficult on the environment

  • Usually the most expensive choice

  • Difficult to work with for construction

  • Long term maintenance

  • If maintenance is neglected, deck life is dramatically reduced

  • Heat retention can make the material hot to the touch and uncomfortable

Full Service Deck and Porch Contractor with 3D Design Software serving the Fox Cities, Bay area and the Surrounding Lake Michigan area.
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