How much does composite, cedar, and pressure treated decking cost? When building a new deck in Kansas City, there are 3 common types of materials used. We will describe the advantages and disadvantages of all three.
This is a rough estimate of the price difference between pressure treated, cedar, and composite decking. These numbers can vary greatly with your individual project requirements.
- COMPOSITE DECKING ($40 per sq ft)
- CEDAR DECKING ($38 sq ft)
- PRESSURE TREATED DECKING ($25 per sq ft)
COMPOSITE DECKING
Composite
Composite decking is a great option for many homeowners. Since being introduced, about 25 years ago, the product has come a long way. You may have heard of problems with mold from some of the bigger suppliers. This was a bigger problem in the southeast portion of the country. Kansas City homeowners have reported very few mold issues. Suppliers such as evergrain and timbertech have some of the best reputations and warranties in the industry.
CEDAR DECKING
Cedar
A new cedar deck is one of the best looking decks you can build. You will have to spend some additional money compared to the cost of a pressure treated deck. A cedar deck will also require regular maintenance. You should power wash and stain a cedar deck no less than every other year. This will keep the wood protected from the elements while preserving the beauty of cedar.
PRESSURE TREATED
Treated
New types of pressure treated lumber have been introduced over the last couple of years. Yellawood is a manufacturer that offers an eco-preferred product that looks more like cedar than traditional pressure treated materials. The only problem with using a new product is not knowing what is will do after 5, 10, or 25 years of exposure to the elements.
