CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and ...

Composite decking has become increasingly popular ... which is particularly important if you’re installing a deck near a pool. We drop weights of various sizes on the surface of each board ...

Next, we size up which materials resist common stains, such as ketchup and mustard, and which offer some slip resistance—particularly important if you’re installing a deck near a pool.