One of the latest trends in home design includes extending the living spaces outdoor. If you’re looking to start spending more time outside once the weather becomes less chilly, but you still don’t have a deck installed at home, why not make it your spring project? As you decide which material to choose for your deck, consider the following pros and cons of using aluminum:
ADVANTAGES
Stronger but lighter
Aluminum decking is three to four times lighter than the most popular wood decking species, but also two to three times stronger. It can be cut with the same saws used to cut wood. Many aluminum decks have interlocking edges, making them watertight. Self draining channels can dispose of rain water easily, and keep lower deck surfaces dry. Source: HGTV
Weather resistant
Aluminum is nonabsorbent and can’t be damaged by rain or snow. Since this material is impervious to moisture, it won’t warp, shrink, twist, crack, or splinter as wood does, nor is it attractive to mold or rot as many of the composite materials tend to be. What’s more, it won’t suffer sun damage like plastics. PS: It’s also rustproof and saltwater resistant – perfect for your beach cottage deck!
Fire resistant
When exposed to sparks or flame (as when you host a summer barbecue out on your deck), aluminum will not burn, char, or melt. Source: Networx
DISADVANTAGES
Appearance
Aluminum decking is often made to look like wood. However, even the best attempt at creating a wood grain appearance can never match up to the real thing. This may be a problem for some, while others will not care. It comes down to personal preference, but you should take a look at an example of aluminum decking before purchasing it yourself. The best-case scenario is to see an entire deck made of the substance as opposed to just a small section in a store. Source: EHow
Price
Aluminum decking is expensive. According to Black and Decker’s “The Complete Guide to Building Decks,” aluminum decks are typically more expensive than other alternatives, including wood, PVC vinyl and composite materials. The price of the aluminum decking depends on the size of the deck, professional installation charges, delivery charges (if any) and other hired services. Source: Hunker
If you want to skip the part where you have to stress out about building your own deck and just jump straight to relaxing on it once it’s done, give us a call and we’ll have it built for you in no time!
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains
8296 Ross St, Vancouver, BC V5X 4C6
(604) 360-2114
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