Calculating the Cost of Foundation Lumber. There’s a lot less choice when it comes to the posts, beams and joists for a deck; ...

Wood-composite decking cost two to three times more than pressure-treated wood, and PVC decking runs 10 to 15 percent more than wood-composites. Composite decking brands include Trex , Fiberon ...

My wood deck sits in the sun all day with no shade. It’s now treated lumber and requires sealing every other year. I’ve tried lots of different sealers all with the same results.

I wonder if you have any experience with the exotic hardwoods like Tigerwood. My husband and I are also thinking about composite decking, but it's quite pricey. What would you do?