Professional Custom Decks made in the Bay Area, California.
Cuevas Lumber & Fence is experienced with the 3 major types of decking material used today:
1. Softwood decking, such as select grade con-heart redwood, heart “B” grade redwood, and clear-all heart redwood
2. Composite decking, such as Trex, WeatherBest and EverGrain brands.
3. Hardwood decking, such as IPE, Mangaris and Brazilian redwood.
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Softwood 
Redwood
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Advantages |
Disadvantage |
Lower expense to purchase and install
Ease of installation
Warm, traditional look and feel
Coordinates well with most landscapes
Looks beautiful after initial installation
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Surface becomes gray and tarnished over time
Surface is soft and susceptible to scratches
Surface may become rough and splinter over time
May become susceptible to dry-rot, termites and decay over time, requiring repair costs
Surface requires periodic cleaning and sealing to maintain original appearance |
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Composite
Composite 1
Composite 2
Composite 3
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Advantages |
Disadvantage |
Reasonable cost to purchase and install
Design flexibility; various colors and styles available
10-year (average) manufacturer’s limited
warranty
Resistant to termites, dry-rot and fungus
No splintering or rough surfaces
Minimal maintenance to maintain original condition
Material can be shaped into a radius for curved applications |
Slightly more expensive than redwood
Surface is soft and vulnerable to scratches
Lighter tones (Natural and Winchester Gray) tend to fade slightly with sun exposure over time
Prone to expansion and contraction, requiring larger
spacing between planks (1/4-3/16 inch)
Factory-embossed surface cannot be sanded or refinished without risk of removing or damaging stamped pattern |
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Hardwood
Indonesian Hardwood
Brazilian Hardwood
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Advantages |
Disadvantage |
Most elegant-looking finished product
Strong and durable
Resistant to scratches
Resistant to termites, dry rot and fungus
Completely clear of knots, sap or defects
Will not splinter or chip
Capable of supporting heavy loads |
This product is typically the highest priced for the following reasons.
The installation process for this product is very time consuming, each hole must be pre-drilled, countersunk and a #10 stainless steel screw installed in order to fasten the product. This results in a higher cost for installation and hardware, a cost that you'll soon forget once you see the final product.
This product will gray over time and does require periodic sealing to maintain it's original look, although the natural weathered gray doesn't look bad. |
Call our office at 408-224-5660 to speak to our well-trained staff who will help you right away with your decking needs.
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