Composite Wood Decking Cost Management from Futurewood

When determining the overall value of a material like composite wood decking, there are several costs to consider such as the initial price, installation costs and maintenance costs, amongst others.

Generally, the bigger the decking idea, the higher the cost of the decking. Let's take Merbau as an example. Rainforest hardwood or natural wood is popular due to its availability and elegance but quite often we do not consider important factors like regular maintenance costs which can be much higher than anticipated.

To get a clearer vision on how much we can save on the cost of maintaining a deck when using composite wood products, Futurewood created an interactive tool on their website that allows builders, contractors, architects, designers and home owners to compare costs over a 10 year period. The Cost Comparison interactive tool lets you input the typical purchase price for a timber decking board based on your local factors and preferred supplier. You can also add in the initial preparation and finishing costs using the same principal and the ongoing annual maintenance costs for deck oil and labour. The total cost savings within a 10 year period is calculated based on the rates that you choose. The real difference in costs over time between hardwood and composite wood soon becomes evident.

Futurewood's wood alternative products become extremely cost-effective when compared to the long-term costs of natural timber.

For example, Futurewood's CleverDeck offers a practical solution to most of the known disadvantages of hardwood decking. The composite wood decking is made from 90% recycled wood-plastic material, offering a long lasting, sustainable alternative solution without compromising on quality.