In the last blog post we spoke about using natural wood as a decking option for San Diego Landscapes. Today I wanted to discuss with you the pros and cons of Synthetics wood.

Might as well get this out in the open I am not a huge of synthetic wood for most landscape projects. The reason for this is they are fake, feel fake and on closer inspection look fake. Now some companies are doing better than others on making them look a bit more realistic but they are not gonna fool anyone when you get up close. They are also made up of plastics or are blended with plastics making them not the most environmental friendly option. This plastic formula heats up in warmer locations such as Del Cerro and can make walking on them barefoot in the heat of the day less than pleasurable, they are also not always the cheapest option. Enough with me bashing synthetic wood.

Now for the upsides, they are virtually maintenance free are nearly indestructible and can be used in locations other decking options would be challenging to work with.

So if you are looking for a durable material that will outlive us all, that will be located out of intense sun and can withstand lots of wear and tear then maybe synthetic woods are worth considering.

If you are looking for a deck for your San Diego landscape, please feel free to call us so we can discuss which decking option is right for you. 619-917-3644