The 4 Best Deck Material Options We Recommend to Clients

The 4 Best Deck Material Options We Recommend to Clients

Choosing the right deck material is crucial for achieving both aesthetic appeal and long-lasting durability. With numerous options available, selecting the best material can be overwhelming. To simplify your decision-making process, we recommend four top deck materials that have consistently impressed our clients: Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators, and Fiberon. Each offers unique benefits and features, making them excellent choices for any decking project. Here’s an in-depth look at why these materials stand out.

1. Trex Decking

Overview: Trex is a leading name in composite decking, known for its high quality and innovative design. Made from a blend of recycled wood fibers and plastic, Trex provides a durable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood.

Key Features:

  • Durability: Trex decking is highly resistant to stains, scratches, and fading. It won’t splinter or warp, making it ideal for high-traffic areas.
  • Low Maintenance: Unlike wood, Trex doesn’t require regular staining or sealing. A simple soap-and-water wash keeps it looking new.
  • Eco-Friendly: Trex uses recycled materials, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

Pros:

  • Long-lasting and resistant to weathering
  • Wide range of colors and finishes
  • Environmentally friendly

Enhance your backyard with a mixed deck that blends natural wood with modern composite elements for a unique and low-maintenance solution.

2. TimberTech Decking

Overview: TimberTech is another top player in the composite decking market, offering a range of products that combine durability with stylish designs. TimberTech decks are made from a blend of wood fibers and polymers, ensuring strength and longevity.

Key Features:

  • Advanced Technology: TimberTech’s products feature technology that enhances durability and resistance to fading, scratching, and mold.
  • Variety of Styles: TimberTech offers a broad selection of colors and textures, including options that closely mimic the look of natural wood.
  • Low Maintenance: TimberTech decks are designed to be easy to clean and maintain, requiring only occasional washing.

Pros:

  • Durable and long-lasting
  • Wide variety of colors and textures
  • Low maintenance requirements

3. Deckorators Decking

Overview: Deckorators is known for its innovative decking solutions, including their signature mineral-based composite decking. Deckorators combines style with strength, offering a range of options that cater to various design preferences.

Key Features:

  • Mineral-Based Composite: Deckorators uses a unique mineral-based composite that enhances durability and resists fading, staining, and scratching.
  • Design Options: The brand offers a variety of colors and styles, including decking with a natural wood grain appearance.
  • Enhanced Performance: Deckorators decking features a strong, low-maintenance surface that is resistant to moisture and mold.

Pros:

  • Highly durable and resistant to environmental factors
  • Wide range of design options
  • Low maintenance

4. Fiberon Decking

Overview: Fiberon is a well-established name in the decking industry, offering a variety of composite decking products known for their quality and performance. Fiberon decking is made from a mix of recycled wood fibers and plastic, providing a sustainable and durable option.

Key Features:

  • Durability: Fiberon decking is designed to withstand the elements, with resistance to fading, staining, and scratching.
  • Versatility: The brand offers a range of colors and styles, including options that resemble natural wood.
  • Low Maintenance: Fiberon decking requires minimal upkeep, making it a practical choice for busy homeowners.

Pros:

  • Long-lasting and resistant to environmental damage
  • Various styles and colors available
  • Low maintenance

Create a versatile outdoor space with a mixed deck, combining wood and composite materials for a stylish and durable design.

Conclusion

When it comes to selecting the best deck material, Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators, and Fiberon stand out for their durability, low maintenance, and stylish designs. Each brand offers unique features that cater to different preferences and needs, making them excellent choices for any decking project. By considering your budget, aesthetic preferences, and maintenance requirements, you can choose the material that best fits your outdoor living space. Investing in high-quality decking will ensure that your deck remains beautiful and functional for years to come.

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Trex Decking and Accessories

Creating the Perfect Outdoor Space with Trex Decking and Accessories

Introduction
Creating a perfect outdoor space involves selecting the right decking materials and accessories. Trex offers a comprehensive range of decking options, including the Trex Transcend and Trex Enhance series, as well as various accessories to complete your outdoor design. This blog will guide you through the different decking collections and accessories available to help you create a beautiful and functional outdoor area.

Decking Collections
The Trex Transcend collection is renowned for its luxurious look and durability. With colors like Island Mist and Tiki Torch, it’s perfect for creating an upscale outdoor space. The Trex Transcend Earth Tones series, featuring Lava Rock and Gravel Path, offers a more natural and understated aesthetic. The Trex Enhance collection provides practical yet stylish options, including the Enhance Basics series with colors like Rope Swing and Tree House, and the Enhance Naturals series with hues such as Pebble Grey and Winchester Grey.

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Railing and Accessories
Complete your deck with Trex’s range of railing options, including the Trex Signature Railing and Trex Transcend Railing. Enhance the functionality and style of your deck with Trex Outdoor Lighting, which provides illumination for evening use. For a polished look, consider adding Trex Fascia and Trex Pergola. The Trex Shadetree Canopy System offers sun protection, while Trex Spiral Stairs and Trex Latticeworks add unique design elements.

Outdoor Entertainment
Add recreational elements to your deck with Trex Cornhole and create a cozy ambiance with a vintage lantern or a fire pit. For additional lighting options, explore Trex Outdoor Lighting choices such as beach dune and clam shell.

Conclusion
Trex provides everything you need to create a perfect outdoor space, from stylish decking collections to functional accessories. Explore the variety of options available to design a deck that is both beautiful and practical, and enjoy your outdoor space to the fullest.

Go Green with Trex Decking

The Trex brand name is a recognized leader among custom deck builders. What a lot of people don’t know is that Trex offers eco-friendly decking that’s made of 95% recycled products. After building custom decks in Omaha for 40 years, we’ve seen a lot of innovations in the deck materials industry, and we’re not surprised Trex is leading the pack with its green decking lineup. Trex offers consumers a truly environmentally responsible choice with their decks. Let’s take a closer look at why these decks are considered green.

Why a Trex Composite Deck is Considered Green

It’s all in the ingredients. A Trex composite deck is made of locally sourced reclaimed wood and recycled plastic. The wood used in Trex decking would otherwise end up in a landfill if it didn’t become a Trex high-performance composite deck. The plastic is sourced from some of the most common plastic waste like sandwich bags, dry cleaner bags, and grocery shopping bags. The average 500-square-foot composite Trex deck contains 140,000 recycled plastic bags! Trex is one of the largest plastic bag recyclers in the United States.

Trex Recycling Facts

In comparison with pressure-treated lumber over a 25-year period, the positive environmental impact of Trex decking is amazing.

  • 36% Fewer Greenhouse Emissions
  • 47% Fewer Toxic Air Pollutants
  • 84% Less Acidification
  • 80% Less Water Contamination
  • 53% Less Smog
  • 93% Less Ecological Toxicity

 The Trex Sustainable Supply Chain

Trex takes an active role in ensuring its supply vendors operate with ethical and responsible business practices. 95% of Trex suppliers are U.S.-based. Trex conducts supply chain assessments, including in-person reviews, operating facility tours, and works with suppliers to reduce the environmental impact across the supply chain.

The Trex Production Process

The Trex manufacturing process is just as green as its final product. Their processing method eliminates the use of smoke stacks. Nearly 100% of factory runoff and refuse is recycled back into the manufacturing line. Here’s an overview of the process of creating a Trex deck. 

  1. Sawdust and plastic film are purchased
  2. Plastic film is cleaned and ground into granules
  3. Plastic film and sawdust are combined and heated
  4. Mixture is mixed to a soft, pliable consistency
  5. Mixture is formed into boards using profile dies
  6. Boards are cooled and cut to length
  7. Boards are inspected by quality control for defects, strengths, and color accuracy
  8. Finished boards are wrapped and shipped    

Trex has never cut a single tree in the making of their high-performance composite decking!

Ready to Go Green in 2020?

 If you’ve been thinking about a custom deck for your home in 2020, you can’t go wrong with Trex. Not only are they leading the composite deck industry in sustainability, but they also make some of the most high-quality, long-lasting composite decking materials on the market. The customization from color, texture, and board size ensures you get a truly one-of-a-kind deck that will last for years – if not decades.

Trex Custom Built Decks

Are you thinking about transforming your Omaha outdoor space with an elite, custom-built deck? We’ve been deck building in Omaha for nearly forty years and have found Trex® materials to be some of the most outstanding low-maintenance decking available. Let’s take a more in-depth look into what makesTrex® an excellent choice for your Omaha custom deck.  

What is a Trex® Built Deck?

Trex® has been an industry leader for low-maintenance composite decks since 1996. There are four highlight features theTrex® brand is famous for. 

  • Protective shell – Nobody likes a deck with scratches.
  • Deep Wood Grain – The texture of the wood grain is deep and looks authentic.
  • Eco-Friendly -Trex® decks are made with 95% recycled materials.
  • Dozens of Rich Colors and Textures – An expansive catalog of colors and textures ensures you get precisely what you want.

An Industry Leading Warranty

A Trex® deck will not rot, warp, crack, or be eaten by termites. AllTrex® products come with a 25-year  limited residential warranty against material defects, fading, and stains.Trex® can offer such an extended warranty because they make a product that surpasses the warranty. It’s that good. 

Trex® vs. Wood

A low-maintenance custom deck made withTrex® comes loaded with benefits that make it a superior choice to wood decking. First off, it’s stain and fade-resistant. It’s not going to warp, rot, crack, or split like wood. Mold and mildew are never a problem. Termites are never going to make a meal out of it. It’s splinter-free so the kids can run freely without you worrying. It’s easy to clean – just use some soap and water. 

Trex® Composite Decking Lineup 

Trex® decking has options for all aesthetic tastes and budgets.  

  • The TrexTransend® line has elevated aesthetics paired with the highest level of performance. It comes in earth and tropical tones. Some Tropical tone favorites include Havana Gold, Spiced Rum, and Island Mist. If you’re looking for a more earthy tone try Gravel Path, Fire Pit, or Vintage Lantern.
  • The TrexSelect® line is the perfect pairing of price and minimal maintenance. This lineup comes in some stunning earth-tone colors that include Pebble Grey, Saddle, and Woodland Brown.
  • The TrexEnhance® lineup offers an authentic wood-grain appearance for the beauty of wood with the ease of composite. The Enhance color lineup includes natural colors like Coastal Bluff, Foggy Wharf, and Toasted Sand.

More than Decking

Trex® offers more than just decks. Their same low-maintenance innovations are available inTrex® railing and outdoor lighting. When you get your custom deck through us, we can put together a complete package that includes the deck, railing, steps, and an®y exterior lighting. Everything is custom-designed to your liking.  If you’re not sure which combinations of railing and lighting are best, we can show you what all your options would look like.

SeeTrex® Decking in Person

If you’re sold onTrex® or on the fence, we recommend you come to see it in person to truly appreciate this state-of-the-art maintenance decking material. Everyone is amazed at the engineering and beauty once they hold a piece ofTrex® decking material in their hands. When you come to our showroom, you get to see up close how a custom-built deck can transform your outdoor space and become an additional living room for you and your family.

Spring Deck Time is Here

Thinking about finally getting that custom deck for your Omaha home for next Spring? Believe it or not now is the time to plan, purchase, and schedule your deck. If you wait until Spring arrives you will be clumped into the Spring rush of people wanting a new deck. Locking down your elite custom-built deck now ensures that you will not only have it when you want it, but you will beat the annual price increases by decking material manufacturers like Trex, TimberTech & Azek.

Planning For A Deck In The Spring Takes Time

A durable great-looking deck takes planning. It’s not something you want to rush into. There are several factors you need to carefully consider.  The big two are design and materials. A deck is like an extension to your home. Getting the design exactly how you want it from a functional and aesthetic standpoint is critical. Then there are the materials. Choosing the colors, textures, and actual decking takes time and careful consideration. If you’re not sure about what you want stop by our showroom and we can show you firsthand all of the design options and materials available. The entire process of deciding on the final design and materials may take weeks. A new deck you’re going to love is never an impulse buy. 

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Scheduling Takes Time

Want to have your deck ready for graduation season? Or just outdoor weather season? Now is the time to start scheduling. Building permits can take up to two months to get! Deck builders are busy building pre-scheduled decks come Springtime. Get your deck construction schedule now and once Spring comes you won’t be scrambling like everyone else who waited.  

Lock in Good a Good Price

The end of the year is always the best time to get the best price on nearly any good or service. The same goes for custom decking. All manufacturers like Trex, TimberTech & Axek raise their prices in the New Year. Not only will you beat the crowds and get your deck built on time, but you will also save money by getting it now.

Your Omaha Custom Spring Deck Builder

We’ve been doing this for a long time. We appreciate our customers and want to give them the most value we possibly can. Getting your Spring deck plans in order now is the best way to save money and get what you want when you want it. Come into our showroom the next chance you get and we’ll be happy to discuss design and materials options for your elite custom deck. You know, the one you want ready for next Spring. See you soon!

Don’t Be Afraid of Low-Maintenance Decking & Railing

Believe it or not, low-maintenance composite decks have been around since the mid-1990s. When they first hit the market the colors and textures were limited, but like all technology, they’ve evolved. In fact, low-maintenance decking and railing have evolved into a billion-dollar industry. You can now get practically any color or texture you want, and the quality of the decking materials is more elite than anyone ever imagined 30 years ago.

Our company knows pretty much everything there is to know about custom deck building with these materials because we were one of the early adopters. If you come across a custom deck in Omaha made from Trex, TimberTech, or Azek low-maintenance decking and railing there’s a good chance we built it!

Superior Materials (Low Maintenance Decking) = Superior Decks

Don’t let the dinosaur deck builders scare you away from all the benefits of low-maintenance decking & railing. Despite its longevity, many deck builders are reluctant to shift over from wood simply because they don’t understand how Trex, TimberTech or Azek materials work or how to install them properly. Trex, the originator of composite decking material has been around since 1996.

  • No Fading or Staining – Many composites offer fade and stain warranties so they won’t change color over time. Left alone, the wood turns grey.
  • No Warping, Cracking, or Splitting – Over time natural wood deteriorates no matter how many coats of stain you apply. Composite decking companies like Trex and Azek boast 25-year to limited-life warranties to back up their promise.
  • Termite Resistant – You’ll never receive damage to your composite deck from termite pressure, unlike wood decks which are under constant threat from the wood-loving insects.
  • Mold & Mildew Resistant – Wood rots and breaks down in nature, and when it’s attached to your house as a deck. Composite decking is more immune to mold and mildew attacks which are known to exploit the vulnerabilities of wood decking.
  • No Splinters – What fun is being on the deck if you keep picking up splinters in your feet? Composite decking is a true splinter-free decking experience.
  • Longer Boards – Composite decking boards are as long as 20ft which means a more seamless finish with fewer joints.
  • Low Maintenance – They don’t call it low-maintenance decking for nothing. A simple application of soap and water gets your deck looking brand new in no time.

Nobody builds a custom deck so they can spend lots of time taking care of it. Stop by our showroom and see in person how great the materials we use in our Omaha elite custom decks really are. We offer all the top brands including Trex, TimberTech, and Azek for our low-maintenance decking & railing. You have to see it to believe it. Touching it helps too. See you soon!

Is Your Deck Ready for Spring?

There’s no doubt that Spring means more time out on the deck enjoying the warmer weather. There are a few things your Omaha master deck builders have learned about Spring deck prep over the years after building countless custom decks for our Omaha customers. Nothing captures the good life like enjoying Spring on a custom-built deck.

Your Deck Represents You

A custom deck is as unique as its owner. It’s in many ways a reflection of your personality and should be designed to meet your outdoor space wishes and desires.  Decks are often located in a homeowner’s backyard – a place to enjoy beautiful views, entertain guests, or just relax.  It is commonly said you should love the inside of your home, but the same goes for your outside space. After the cold winter months have passed, the sun is shining longer and harder, and it’s the perfect time to emerge and start enjoying your outdoor spaces again. The deck is the natural place to start this transition back into outdoor living. Make sure it is as comfortable and meaningful as your favorite room in your house.

First Things First – Deck Inspection

The amount of work necessary to get your deck in the best shape possible for Spring depends on the materials that were used to build it. If your deck is wooden, preparing it after Winter may include applying fresh paint or stain, replacing rotted wood planks, or hiring a professional deck builder for major repairs. If your deck is composite, and built with material like Trex decking material, minimal work and upkeep are necessary, so chances are your deck is nearly ready for Springtime enjoyment. 

Spring Deck Prep

Before setting out any stored furniture or plants make sure your deck is spic and span. A lot of homeowners use a high-power leaf blower to remove any dead leaves, dirt, or debris that have accumulated over Winter. After removing all of the dry materials use a power washer to get rid of mold or rotting wood thoroughly.

If you have left barbeques, pots, or planters, over the winter, make sure you wash them as well, as they may have been damaged during the Winter months.

Give all of your deck furniture a good washing. A spray bottle and sponge can usually take care of the job well enough.  Make sure the furniture properly dries – especially seat cushions. 

Springtime is Deck Building Time  

Spring is the perfect time of the year for a new deck. If you’re looking to add some more functionality and personality to your outdoor living space, consider working with an elite custom deck builder.  We can easily remove your old deck and get you set up with a deck you’re going to love, and that will last for years.

If you’re thinking of replacing your old deck, don’t have a deck, or just have deck-related questions please give us a call. (402) 690-1050

Building a Custom Deck with Quality Materials and Unique Patterns

It’s June and deck season is upon us. Our Omaha deck builders are out across the Omaha-metro Trex-decking-omahaenhancing homes and family time with new custom decks. When it comes to planning a custom deck, choosing an experienced Omaha deck-building company like Decks, Decks, and More Decks ensures you use reliable material, receive creditable advice, and see quality craftsmanship.

At one time, most decks were built with high-maintenance cedar wood; but newer technology provides Omaha homeowners with low-maintenance decking materials that are safe, durable, and beautiful. Custom deck colors are not bound by stain colors but offer countless textures and colors – due to TimberTech and Trex’s numerous wood-alternative options.

A custom deck is not only unique by its color and texture but also by its pattern. Our Omaha deck experts can plan and build a deck that fits your home and provides unique beauty in its design. These patterns can be difficult to plan for a DIY deck builder, but our deck builders have the technology and skill to provide a unique deck.

Call Decks, Decks, and More Decks today, and make sure you don’t miss out on this summer’s deck season. Our Omaha deck experts can plan and build the deck of your dreams.

Trusted TrexPro Omaha Deck Builder

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There are many choices when it comes to an Omaha custom deck builder. When investing in your home, you want to ensure you’re getting the best value, the best products on the market, and the best craftsmanship. At Decks, Decks, and More Decks we bring to the table quality service, cutting-edge technologies, and over 35 years of experience.

On top of all this, we are Omaha’s only TrexPro®Elite Member. Trex manufactures low-maintenance materials for custom decks; providing a durable, safe, and environmentally responsible product. As a TrexPro we adhere to Trex installation requirements and have proven to have our customer’s best interest in mind. Our Omaha deck-building company also ensures our deck builders are well-educated in Trex products and participate in onsite training and demonstrations.

Our Omaha deck builders are dedicated to providing safe custom decks for better outdoor living experiences. Trex is one of the many product lines we carry, and we are dedicated to the highest quality of service and craftsmanship, no matter what service or product you need from Decks, Decks, and More Decks.