Options are aplenty when it comes to building decks in the Northern Virginia area, as are your choices for a deck contractor. Choosing to build a composite deck offers homeowners the benefit of minimal maintenance, such as deck washing and deck cleaning, along with a sturdy material.
Composite decks are available in either solid or hollow deck building materials. Solid composite deck material looks more like real wood with its constructed texture, while hollow composite deck material appears man-made. Solid composite deck material is heavier, contains more composite material, and it expands and contracts more than hollow composite deck material does. However, hollow composite deck material is more susceptible to damage from typical wear and tear.
Both types of composite deck materials provide benefits over wood deck materials since the composite deck material will not rot or deteriorate because of harsh weather; it does not contain toxic chemicals, never requires staining, weathering or sealing and resists heat and fading in the sun.
Composite deck material also offers added safety features over traditional wood decks, as it does not become slippery when wet and it does not splinter with wear. The heat resistant material also makes walking on it in the summer easy on bare feet.
Choose a deck contractor to build a composite deck based on knowledge and experience. Talk with potential contractors about the benefits of composite deck materials, what to expect within the first three months of installation - the contractor should tell you about the weathering factor in that time frame - color options, references and examples of his work.
Contact the composite deck contractors at Deck Doctor today for more information on composite decks and the benefits for your Northern Virginia home. Serving all of the NOVA area, including the communities of Aldie, VA, Burke, VA, Haymarket, VA and Oakton, VA, the Deck Doctor is a full service "complete deck specialist" offering all aspects of deck washing, deck sealing, deck staining and deck repairs including footings, stairs, decking and railings.
