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(Family Features)—Composite decking has been an option for homeowners for over 20 years—yet misconceptions about it still exist. Decking and railing brand Trex Company and HGTV's "Decked Out" stars Paul Lafrance and Kate Campbell debunk the most common composite myths below.
Myth #1: Composite decking looks unnatural.
"Composite decking has evolved tremendously since its beginnings more than 20 years ago," says Campbell.
Products today mimic natural wood well, Campbell says, with a range of grains and finishes that replicate woods naturally found all over the world.
Myth #2: Every composite deck is manufactured from the same material.
"Since composite decking was invented in the early 1990s, the market has been flooded with competitive offerings varying widely in quality, aesthetics and value," Lafrance says. "For my projects, I use what is categorized as 'high-performance' composite ma...
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