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\"Trex<\/a><\/p>\n

Trex\u00ae Deck, Chantilly, VA<\/em><\/p>\n

Most consumers are aware that a composite deck lasts longer and stays in better condition throughout its useful life. Yet cost is still their major objection when deciding between a wood deck and a composite deck.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a brief exercise that will help you put the numbers in perspective. According to Dave Swisher of Builders Fence Company in Sterling, VA \u201cin essence, a composite deck has a higher initial cost, about $10 more per square foot (or about 33%). Yet, when you take into consideration the maintenance cost of a wood deck, the opposite is true\u201d.<\/p>\n

Cost comparison on an average 250 sq. ft. deck:
\n<\/b>-Average cost of a wood deck $30 per sq. ft. or $7,500
\n-Average cost of a composite deck $40 per sq. ft or $10,000
\n-Average cost for a wood deck clean and seal service $5 per sq. ft. or $1,250
\n-Cost of wood deck maintenance over a period of 10 years (maintenance \u00a0recommended every two years) $6,250
\n-Many modern composite decks only require cleaning with a mild detergent\u2026No time, no hassle.<\/p>\n

Deck lifespan and warranty:
\n<\/b>While a pressure treated pine wood deck may last between 10 -15 years, the warranty does not cover naturally occurring blemishes like checking (cracking), warping and fading.\u00a0 On the other hand, many composite decks are covered by a 25-year limited residential warranty<\/i> that covers fading and staining!<\/p>\n

The real cost of a wood deck:
\n<\/b>When taking into consideration the cost of building a deck and its maintenance over a 10 year period, the wood deck cost averages $55 per sq. ft. and the composite deck $40. That\u2019s $13,750 for the wood deck and $10,000 for the composite deck. That is about 30% higher than the cost of the composite deck<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Do you still think a wood deck is cheaper than a composite deck?<\/strong><\/p>\n

To start your new composite deck project contact Builders Fence Company at 703-820-0967 or www.buildersfenceco.com<\/a> to set up an appointment.<\/p>\n

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