All About Decking

Vinyl Decking

Vinyl Decking

Installation of vinyl deck systems typically includes;  deck boards,  rails, spindles and fascia. It requires no maintenance, no painting or finishes of any kind. Vinyl Decking will not crack or splinter while being  resistant to uv rays.

Vinyl decking  is both fire and water resistant ,that’s one of the reasons it’s used to make shower curtains and raincoats . It's also very easy to work with. Over 14 billion pounds of PVC are currently produced per year in North America. Approximately 75% of all PVC manufactured is used in construction materials.

It's  surface is safe to walk on in the rain or sunshine, because of its slip-resistant finish and also resistance to heat build-up.

Fastening system can be hidden as planks are installed .  Usually Vinyl Decking comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The manufactures that stand out as the best vinyl decking are manufactured by  DreamDeck, Kroy and EZ Deck.

Disadvantages: Can be expensive. The long term effect on  vinyl, is that it  can fade and or get brittle with time  unless specially treated at the factory, so do your research .  Pay attention to the warranty and how it is manufactured.  Also all vinyl eventually loses its gloss.

Availability: Kroy deck planks come 8 in. wide, DreamDeck planks are 5 1/2 in. wide and EZ Deck planks are 4 or 6 in. wide. Find a distributor to order Vinyl Decking.

When ordering choose skid-resistant planks, usually  in a variety of colors. Again do your research and look for non fade treatments like the one used by EZ Deck.

Install by cutting to  length with a circular saw; Plank ends are covered with vinyl caps. .

Estimated Cost: About $14 per square foot installed for Kroy,       $19 for DreamDeck and $23for EZ Deck, not including Deck frame. Look for Vinyl Decking just for the planks to cost about $7 to $12 per sq. ft.

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