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Question from dt

Hello,

We are looking to replace our wooden decking outside, wanting to get into ‘composite’ low/no maintence decking.

This is mainly ‘plastics’. Is anyone familiar with ‘re-usable’ decking products that will not harm the environment or us?

Thank you.

Debra’s Answer

I actually like composite decking because it’s usually made of recycled plastics (instead of sending them to a landfill) and because they are outdoors, the small amount of outgassing is more diluted than if it is indoors. And it will last much longer than wood.

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