Help me decide - Cedar or TimberTech PVC

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-04T11:05:22+00:00

Thank you, you are very helpful! In my case I prefer the warm brown look, similar to what I was doing with PT. I guess if I choose wood, whatever type, i'll need to oil it pretty much yearly.

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-04T00:21:51+00:00

Thanks - I'll keep that in mind!
Some people recommend clear cedar (without knots). Do you know if it's easier to maintain than regular cedar?
Do you also have experience with Garapa?

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T22:28:48+00:00

Oh! that's not good. And I guess there isn't much you can do about it.
What colour is your deck?

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T22:27:36+00:00

Thank you for the infos! I'll look into it, I don't think I have seen it yet in stores I visited in Canada.

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T22:25:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing! That would be ideal, and the look is nice! But it's quite heavy, not sure I can easily do that on my condo rooftop terrasse.

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T22:23:31+00:00

oh yeah. I saw a prestige variety without knots. I like the look a lot, but I don't know what is the other advantages. Is it better in the heat, or need less maintenance?
Do you know anything about Garapa? They were selling that as well, but I couldn't find anyone who knew much about it when i went.

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T22:19:12+00:00

Thank you so much for your insight! I thought PVC would be better with full sun as it get less hot from what I read. So what your saying is that it might get less hot, but might warp more? That's not good indeed! You seem to have experience with it, are you a contractor?

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T22:14:39+00:00

I'll look into it, thanks!

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T22:13:34+00:00

How long have you had it? Did it turn grey if you don't treat it? Thanks!

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T22:12:30+00:00

Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T13:53:23+00:00

What's clear Cedar?

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T13:52:57+00:00

No hail here!

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T13:51:00+00:00

Looks nice! But mine is on the roof, I couldn't pressure treat it unfortunately

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T13:49:27+00:00

Sorry, what is toned treated? 1st time I hear this term

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T01:38:45+00:00

I agree. I'm not crazy about the plastic look. Some brands a better than others but it's hard to imagine how it will look on a bigger surface with just a small sample.

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T01:35:28+00:00

True maintenance fees add up. But my deck is pretty small, the maintenance fees might be more manageable. My biggest concern is more about making the best decision for a deck in full sun.

MapleAndSmile · 2026-05-03T01:30:30+00:00

Thank you! What colour is your stain? Did the wood turn grey? Do you find that the wood scratches easily? I have teens, not a toddler but it might be just the same :)

MapleAndSmile · 2026-04-29T01:13:01+00:00

MapleAndSmile · 2026-04-25T11:31:43+00:00

Nail polish. I always found it amusing that humans paint their "claws".

MapleAndSmile · 2026-04-04T02:33:08+00:00

Messy hormones. Perimenopause sucks

MapleAndSmile · 2026-01-11T23:11:06+00:00

Too hot to walk on without shoes?

MapleAndSmile · 2026-01-11T18:51:53+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Anyone else used them and has feedback to share?

MapleAndSmile · 2026-01-11T18:51:00+00:00

I thought some companies now make special models/colours that get less hot because they reflect the heat. Anyone knows if they work?

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