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The 4 Major Disadvantages of Wood Composite Decking

While wood composite decking poses benefits compared to conventional wood decking, it comes with a list of disadvantages. Read about them here.
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The Disadvantages Of Composite Decking

Composite decking has its drawbacks. In this blog post, we list well-documented issues with composite decking that can affect your project.
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What is Traditional Composite Decking?

Read this blog to learn how we define composite decking and how we designed Owens Corning® WEARDECK™ to fill in the gaps in the decking industry.
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What is composite decking made of?

What Is Composite Decking Made Of? Learn the answer to this and more in this Owens Corning® Lumber blog.
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Guide to Deck Framing

In this guide, we’ll walk you through deck framing basics to help you achieve a durable and reliable structure.
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How to Ensure Your Deck is Safe

How to Ensure Your Deck is Safe

Learn more about ensuring your deck's safety and how ledger boards can be the deciding factor in its stability.
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The Benefits of Wood-Free Plastic Decking

100 percent synthetic decking like OC™ Lumber’s WEARDECK™ offers unbeatable benefits for homeowners. Learn why in this blog.
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Types of Plastic Decking

Before you select the best outdoor decking material for your project, learn the distinctions between different kinds of plastic deck boards.
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How to Select the Best Outdoor Decking Material for Your Project

Learn the pros and cons of each popular decking option to make an informed and confident investment for your next outdoor decking project.
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Why OC™ Lumber is One of the Best Composite Decking Materials

Are you researching composite decking options? Discover ten reasons that make OC™ Lumber one of the best composite decking material for your project here.
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Are Floating Docks Worth the Investment?

Floating docks offer unique benefits compared to fixed docks. In this blog, we review whether floating docks are worth the investment
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Why OC™ Lumber is One of the Best Composite Decking Materials For Marine Construction

Find out why OC™ Lumber is one of the best composite decking solutions for marine construction projects here.
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Which Outdoor Decking Materials Are Waterproof?

Which outdoor decking material is impervious to water: wood, composite, or plastic decking like OC™ Lumber? Read this blog to learn the answer.
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5 Things to Consider When Building a Floating Dock

Before you start building, learn a few factors that will impact the performance and longevity of your floating dock
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Does Composite Decking Get Hot in the Sun?

Check out this blog to learn more about heat problems with wood composite decking and how OC™ Lumber's composite deck boards offer an excellent solution.
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Benefits of Floating Docks

Our customers use OC™ Lumber to build floating docks for private, municipal, and commercial projects. Learn the benefits of floating docks here.
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