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Decking & stains work-saving choices.(deck-construction materials and wood stains)(Buyers guide)
About 80 percent of homeowners who install decks use real wood. But our latest tests show that synthetic planks can offer lasting good looks with less upkeep. Some stains can also trim your workload even if you use wood.
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Composites, which blend ground-up wood and plastic, are chipping away fastest at wood's popularity. Some, including Trex, contain recycled plastic. Composites eliminate the refinishing that wood requires every one to three years. Deeper graining and grooves help today's materials look more like wood; optional matching railings offer a unified look.
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