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Composite Deck Installation

In the middle of a Berkshire forest Jim Precht from Advanced Environmental Recycling Technology (AERT) shows off a recycled deck material that uses no “first use” materials. The modular mountain retreat’s exterior deck is made of 50 percent recycled wood and 50 percent recycled plastic. The plastic, a mix of low and high-density material originated from foam plates (low) and grocery bags (high). The wood used is from waste products in the perfume, trucking and building industries. Called ChoiceDek and manufactured by Weyerhaeuser, it is guaranteed for ten years and is not affected by termites. It will grey out to look like wood in a few weeks or can be stained. It is almost impervious to moisture so it does not need to be stained or sealed, however if it is stained it will require regular maintenance like traditional wood decks. Bob is introduced to a tool common in the decking industry, a 30-inch powered screw gun that allows fasteners to be sunk without bending over. More information