Lumber Alternatives for Decks and Beyond

Knock On Wood

With lumber's recent headaches, it's time to look beyond wood. Discover products that are stronger, more durable, and practically maintenance-free. It's not a knock on wood, it's an opportunity to upgrade your lifestyle.

Framing

Why build a 25-year deck on a wood frame that rots?

Decking

Get the look of wood with the durability of composite.

Cladding

Premium wood-emulating aesthetics that fight moisture and UV damage.

Railing

Upgrade from wood railings and avoid the rising costs and limited availability of lumber.

Fencing

Protect your perimeter with wood-alternative materials like composite, aluminum and steel.

Pergolas

Coming in 2021

When it comes to performance, wood is no good.

Compare wood to composite, aluminum or steel, and it just can’t stack up. Build smarter with products that have been engineered to stand up against the elements and require virtually no maintenance.

	Composite	Aluminum	Steel	Wood
Easy to install
No sanding, staining or sealing required
UV & Fade Resistant
Fights rot, mold & moisture
Fire & insect resistant
Sustainable
Warranties

Investment over time

It's assumed that lumber is the most economic choice. But when you look at your investment over the long term, composite decking, cladding and steel railing is the smarter choice.

	Composite	Aluminum	Steel	Wood
Price per sq. foot
Maintenance cost
Maintenance Time
Lifetime before replacement	25-30 years	Lifetime	25 years	5-10 years
Warranty	25-30 years	Lifetime	25 years	None

The Word On The Street

Need more convincing?
Don't just take our word for it. Hear from some of our happy customers and partners.

“I was at Home Depot this week and OSB was $48 per sheet when it had been under $10 a year and a half ago. A 2x12x16 pressure-treated board was $77. This is unheard of. We are so glad we are doing steel framing as the lumber shortage is not as bad, just the high prices are killing builders. Thank God we install steel.”
Philip Purdy, StoneCroft Construction, LLC