| Category | 🪵 Wood | 🏠 Composite |
|---|---|---|
| Installed cost (300 sq ft) | $7,500–$15,000 ✓ | $12,000–$27,000 |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years (pressure-treated), 15–20 years (cedar) | 25–30 years or 30+ years ✓ |
| Manufacturer warranty | Pressure-treated: limited structural warranty against rot and termites only — excludes labour, not transferable. Cedar: no manufacturer warranty. | 25–50-year fade & stain, by line ✓ |
| Maintenance Required | Annual staining/sealing | Occasional cleaning ✓ |
| Natural Appearance | Authentic wood grain ✓ | Realistic (varies by brand) |
| Color Options | Limited (stain colors) | 45 colors across the lines we install ✓ |
| Splinter Risk | Yes (increases with age) | No ✓ |
| Fade Resistance | Poor (needs re-staining) | Excellent (warranty backed) ✓ |
| Rot/Mold Resistance | Moderate (treated wood) | Excellent ✓ |
| Heat Retention | Low (stays cool) ✓ | Moderate-High |
| Environmental Impact | Renewable resource | Recycled materials |
Installed cost of a 300 sq ft deck at our current planning bands.
$7,500–$15,000
$25–50/sq ft installed
$12,000–$27,000
$40–90/sq ft installed, by line
Composite can reduce recurring sanding, staining and sealing work compared with wood. Whether it is worth the additional upfront cost depends on the selected product, installation scope, maintenance plan and how long you expect to use the deck. Manufacturer warranties are product-specific; no resale return or payback period is guaranteed. Price your own deck.
Composite can reduce recurring sanding, staining and sealing work compared with wood. Whether it is worth the additional upfront cost depends on the selected product, installation scope, maintenance plan and how long you expect to use the deck. Manufacturer warranties are product-specific; no resale return or payback period is guaranteed.
Our catalog rates composite and PVC boards at 25–30 years or 30+ years depending on the line, pressure-treated wood at 10–15 years and cedar at 15–20 years. Composite lines carry 25- to 50-year manufacturer fade & stain warranties. Pressure-treated: limited structural warranty against rot and termites only — excludes labour, not transferable. Cedar: no manufacturer warranty.
At our installed planning bands, a 300 sq ft deck runs about $7,500–$15,000 in pressure-treated wood ($25–50/sq ft) and $12,000–$27,000 in composite or PVC ($40–90/sq ft, by line). Railing, stairs, height and site conditions change the final total.
Composite performs better in our freeze-thaw cycles and humid summers. Wood requires extra maintenance to protect against moisture damage.
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