--- title: "Composite Decking Advantages: Composite vs Wood? | KP Contracting" description: Find out whether composite decking is right for your home. Here are some advantages you should consider when making the decision to install it on your home. image: https://learn.kpcontracting.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Composite-Decking-Advantages-1.webp --- [Contact Us Today! 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Is composite decking better than wood? This is a question that homeowners are asking more and more as they look to improve their outdoor living spaces. Composite decking is made from a combination of wood and plastic, which gives it many advantages over traditional lumber. It’s durable, weather-resistant, and won’t rot or decay. It’s also easier to maintain than wood decking. If you’re in the process of getting a new deck for your home, here are some of the main composite decking advantages to keep in mind about this newer man-made material. ## Composite Decking Benefits ![](https://learn.kpcontracting.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Composite-Decking-Benefits.png) - Durability - Add value - Save money by avoiding costly repairs - Low-maintenance - Eco-friendly - Insect-resistant - Safe (doesn’t splinter or rot) Perhaps the most notable benefit of composite decking is its **durability**. Composite decking is made from wood and plastic, making it much more resistant to weathering and wear than traditional wood decking. This means that you won’t have to replace your deck as often as you would with wood, which can **save money in the long run**. Composite decking is also very **easy to maintain**. Unlike wood, it doesn’t require regular sanding, staining, painting, or sealing. A simple sweep with a broom or hose is usually all that’s needed to keep it looking good. Another big advantage of composite decking is that it’s more **eco-friendly**. The materials used in composite decks are largely manufactured, not harvested. This means that they save trees, as plastic composites are often recycled materials. **Rot and insects are no match** for composite decking. This makes it a great choice if you live in an area that tends to have a lot of moisture and insects. ## Is Composite Decking Worth It For You? ![](https://learn.kpcontracting.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Composite-Decking-Worth.png) If you’re considering adding a deck to your home, composite decking is definitely worth considering. It’s durable, easy to maintain, and beautiful, all of which make it a great choice in general. With the rising prices of pressure-treated lumber, composite decking is a very reasonable option these days. All types of wood species – from pressure-treated pine to cedar and redwood – are increasing in price considerably. If you want your investment to last for a long time with little maintenance, it may be worth making the extra investment. Recommended read: [“What Are The Disadvantages Of Composite Decking?”](https://kpcontracting.net/custom-decks/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-composite-decking/) [Phil Parsons](https://build.kphomescapes.com/author/phil-parsons) Phil Parsons is an owner at KP HOMESCAPES with 20-years’ experience in custom remodeling and the development of outdoor living spaces that bring friends and family together. He is a degreed engineer, and his work has been featured on HGTV. 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