Pressure-treated wood, redwood, hem-fir, and other wood for decks Reviewed by Deane Biermeier Wood is often the most cost-effective and efficient material for creating deck flooring. Wood looks ...

Thermally modified wood has solidified its place as a leading material for exterior applications. Pairing this ...

Most composite products require little to no maintenance — no staining, sanding or resealing — and they resist color fading and generally outlast wood decking. That doesn’t necessarily mean ...

Wood that is stained or painted Wood that is chemically treated or pressure treated Wood that has nails, screws or other hardware attached.

thermally modified wood stands out for its environmental benefits over traditional chemically treated wood, softwood Pine, and composite decking. The thermal modification process eliminates the need ...

If your wood deck, fence, or furniture was built from pressure-treated lumber made after 2004, you can strap on your safety mask—or N95 mask—to avoid inhaling dust and do the sanding yourself.