When planning to build a deck, our customers often start by asking us which material is best for their needs. In many cases, the answer is pressure-treated decking.
This material is an affordable decking option that is a popular choice for our customers at Cleveland Lumber Company. Treated decking has been infused with chemical preservatives that resist rot and fungal decay as well as insect infestations such as termites. There are many benefits for choosing a pressure treated deck design, including:
- Longevity: Treated decking, most commonly made from southern yellow pine, will stay strong for decades, giving you years of use and enjoyment. When you invest in a treated decking product, you can be confident that your deck will be a long-lasting feature of your home.
- Natural Appearance: Unlike other deck material options, such as composite decking, treated decking is actually wood, and so it provides wood’s natural beauty. You can appreciate the unique wood grains in each piece of pressure-treated decking. It also has a smooth finish, making it comfortable for walking on with bare feet without fear of splinters.
- Durable: Treated decking is engineered to withstand the elements, making it an ideal choice for decks and fences particularly in areas like Northeast Ohio with extreme changes in temperature throughout the year. Unfortunately, decks made with untreated wood can be more easily harmed during inclement weather, and damaged wood can become a target for insects and bacteria.
- Stainable: If you have a color choice in mind, you are in luck with treated decking—it can be stained to your exact color preference. The staining process is also a benefit to your wood, as it provides a barrier that helps to protect it against surface cracks.
- Affordable: Many people prefer pressure-treated decking for its low cost and high return on investment. For example, because treated decking is so durable, you will have minimal repairs to worry about. And if you do need repairs, they are usually minor and easily fixed, such as food stains.
Ready to build a pressure-treated deck? Speak to one of the sales professionals at Cleveland Lumber Company.
9410 Madison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: (216) 961-5550
Fax: (216) 961-0065
email: sales@clevelandlumber.com