Cypress Decks

Often overlooked, cypress is hard to beat as a decking material. Cypress is rot resistant. It has been used in boat building for hundreds of years.It is more stable than pine, which seems to be the popular choice for those on a tight budget. It is much more cost efficient than any type of composite decking.

Cypress is an American product. It is sustainable. It is carbon neutral for those who are concerned with the Green aspect. On the other hand, the composites are made in part of petroleum products.

No decking material is maintenance free. Long touted as being such, these days, after many problems with their product, even the composite manufacturers no longer claim that their product is maintenance free. Most people think a deck should look as natural as possible. Especially when it is incorporated into their landscaping as part of the whole picture. Cypress fills that need very nicely.

Even pressure treated cypress should be further treated with a penetrating sealer. It can be stained to match or contrast a house's color scheme and then sealed with a clear penetrating sealer. Try that with a composite! It is recommended that cypress should not be painted when used on a horizontal surface.

Cypress is very cost efficient when compared with composites. The leading brand of composite decking cost as much as three times more than cypress per linear foot, perhaps depending on how far it is shipped. Other popular options for decking include cedar and redwood. Both are considerably more expensive.

Mike Head has been a contractor in the North Atlanta area for over 23 yrs. Decks are one of his favorite types of projects. The business also builds and repairs porches, back yard buildings such as storage sheds, potting sheds, pool houses, and also has always done all other forms of home improvements and repairs.

The business has a "beginner" website at [http://art-deck-oh.com/] We welcome your visit and any input. We will be expanding.

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