Redwood vs. Composites and Plastics: Real, solid performance

Only genuine redwood delivers natural beauty and durability that comes with the premier choice for outdoor living. While plastic and composite decking materials constantly change their formulas trying to improve performance (and burn a lot of energy doing it), redwood is consistently reliable. Going green for the moment or planning memories to share, redwood is the superior choice.

Appearance

Composites and plastics can fade and crack in the sun, and stain easily and permanently. Barbecue grease and other stains come out of redwood with household cleaners.

Renewability

Plastics and composites are neither renewable nor recyclable and end up in landfills. Renewable redwood safely stores carbon and is 100%, biodegradable.

Maintenance

Court cases have proven that no decking material is maintenance-free, but redwood comes as close as you can get. You can practically ignore redwood and it maintains its beauty and structural integrity.

Energy-efficiency

Redwood is a product of clean, unfiltered solar power whereas manufactured products require fossil fuels to produce, and burning fossil fuels always increases greenhouse gas emissions.

Comfort

Soaking in the sun goes hand-in-hand with great outdoor living but can make man-made decking products too hot for sensitive feet. Redwood stays cool and steady under-foot, no slipping or burning.

FireSafe

Redwood decking meets California's strict fire codes. With plastics and composites, some do and some don't meet the new standards, and those that do get their fire resistance from potentially toxic additives.

Toxicology

Not something redwood owners worry about in their deck.