16 AUGUST 16, 2018 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
Build boldly with advanced decking
If you're planning to create an outdoor
living space, advanced decking
enables you to show off your creativity.
For years, complex deck designs
have been diffi cult to achieve with traditional
lumber. But, with advances in
today's decking materials, you have the
fl exibility to create virtually any design
to refl ect your style. The possibilities
of creating a bold deck design are
only limited by your imagination. For
example, did you love hopscotch while
growing up? Build a hopscotch board
into your deck. Maybe you are an avid
musician; why not design your deck in
a giant guitar shape?
Let your imagination run wild with
these four features of composite decking
that will help your bold designs
come to life.
1. DURABLE ABOVE
GROUND
When you are considering a bold backyard
design, an important factor is the durability
of your building materials. If you
are going to create a design that you enjoy,
you will want it to last a long time. Think
about the use a deck gets in the course of
the year; from weather exposure to food
stains, traditional decks lose their luster
in areas of high traffi c or exposure. The
maintenance time investment of keeping
your deck in tiptop shape could be spent
enjoying your creation rather than
working on it. Composite decking is
manufactured for durability against the
elements and frequent use so you have
less work in the long term.
2. BEND IT LIKE
BECKHAM...
Chances are, a quick look at social
media, TV or even a magazine will flood
your vision with vivid images of beautiful
outdoor living spaces anchored by
large, curved decking. No, these decks
are not Hollywood magic or an optical
illusion. Such decks are possible due to a
building technique called "deck bending."
Composite boards, like MoistureShield
composite decking, are made, in part, with
recycled plastic, which makes them flexible
when heated properly. This flexibility
makes your wildest design ideas possible
for a truly bold and personalized look.
3. INSTALLATION ON THE
GROUND
For those who enjoy the natural
serenity of your backyard, consider
the benefi ts of composite boardwalks
in your backyard oasis. Installing
low-lying composite boardwalks on the
ground in order to tie in naturally with
your yard's landscaping is an increasingly
popular option for homeowners
seeking a backyard escape from the
hustle of the day. With the use of advanced
decking in your boardwalk,
you can take a relaxing stroll through
your backyard without the worry of
rotten boards and splinters, and you
can create a path to the garden without
tracking mud back to the house.
4. UNDERWATER
INSTALLATION
This may sound like a feature only
Aquaman would use for his deck, but it
is still relevant to those of us who live
above the sea fl oor. Docks and marinas
are frequently bombarded by weather,
water and foot traffi c that take their toll
on the surface. Oft en, this weathering
makes the surface an eyesore that
doesn't complement the beautiful scenery.
"Dock surfaces tend to rot, warp
and splinter aft er extended exposure
to the sun, water, and elements, whereas
high-performance composite boards
will resist common issues found with
traditional materials; even if they are
fully submerged," said Josh Landis,
senior manager at MoistureShield.
High-performance composite decking
can be installed over water as a durable
dock surface or even underwater as a
boat launch or water access ramp for
your lake house or oceanfront home.
With the availability and features of
advanced composite decking materials
today, your design can be as unique
and personalized as you want it to be.
Whether you are considering building
a new deck or renovating an existing
one, you can create a design that is a
refl ection of your personality. Take a
chance, build boldly.
Courtesy BPT
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