09-23-2016, 08:32 PM
ACQ from Argus for the underpinnings, and whatever you choose for the decking. You can go with borate fir, but it won't last and even the borate will leech out in the rain as white streaks. Even if you stain or paint it, it won't last. It's amazing how many people think borate pressure treated lumber will withstand exterior use. It won't. You'll get about 3 to 4 years out of it and then it will start to fall apart.
Fake wood decking has its own problems. First, it's often ugly or gets ugly soon with weather. Second, every scratch is yours forever. Still, it might be your only options. ACQ underpinnings and trex or veranda-like decking will give you something that will last 15 or 20 years easily.
Fake wood decking has its own problems. First, it's often ugly or gets ugly soon with weather. Second, every scratch is yours forever. Still, it might be your only options. ACQ underpinnings and trex or veranda-like decking will give you something that will last 15 or 20 years easily.