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Recommendation for decking material

drpepper | Posted in Green Products and Materials on

Our builder is recommending Mahogany for the front deck and Ipe for the back deck. Do you have beautiful and low maintenance decking recommendations?
Thank you,
– Karen

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  1. GBA Editor
    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Karen,
    Here are some links to information about decking choices:

    https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/product-guide/cat/decking

    https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/product-guide/cat/fsc-certified-wood-decking

    https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/product-guide/cat/reclaimed-wood-decking

    https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/product-guide/cat/preserved-wood-decking

  2. Expert Member
    Michael Maines | | #2

    Karen, I'll make a pitch for no decking: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/design-matters/patio-or-deck.

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