Composite Decking Explained

About this episode

This episode discusses the evolution of composite decking in the Canadian market, addressing common misconceptions and providing insights for homeowners and builders.

Most people still believe composite decking gets too hot, is slippery when wet, and costs way more than it’s worth. Some of that used to be true — but the industry has changed. In this episode of the Deckheads Podcast, we break down how composite decking has evolved in the Canadian market — from capped vs uncapped boards to PVC, mineral-based composites, pricing ranges, traction, expansion, and installation rules that matter in our climate. This is contractor-level, unsponsored insight — built for Canadian homeowners and builders planning a backyard project.

People in this episode

Host: Shane Chapman

Topics covered

• composite decking
• home improvement
• backyard projects
• construction materials
• Canadian market

Keywords

• composite decking
• capped boards
• uncapped boards
• PVC
• mineral-based composites
• installation rules
• traction
• pricing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Deckheads Podcast

Places: Canada

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