When it comes to decking ... And most choices are more expensive and heavier than traditional natural pine. (We also test western red cedar, ipe, and redwood.) The extra weight of composite ...

Also consider hidden fasteners or systems that hide the attachments. Most composite decking manufacturers also sell plastic plugs—designed to conceal holes from fasteners—that are color ...

Standard 2X6 cedar decking boards cost between $4 and $8 psf. Pressure-treaded softwood (usually pine) is the most economical choice. It costs from $2 to $8 psf. The high cost of composite decking ...

Michigan-based UFP Industries Inc. will spend $77 million to establish a new factory making composite decking products in ...