What decks don't get hot?

While Ipe is the coolest option, Cedar decking is a close second as it maintains a temperature that is a few degrees cooler than Redwood when exposed to the sun.

What type of decking does not get hot?

TimberTech Advanced PVC decking is engineered to be cooler to the touch, even in direct sunlight. TimberTech PVC (AZEK) decking features advanced materials science in its core and cap that makes it more heat resistant than other composite decking products.

What is the best decking for high sun exposure?

For Full-Sun Decking, Choose Light-Colored Deck Boards

For even greater heat mitigation, choose lighter color deck boards. Lighter colored deck boards, across all decking lines including TimberTech AZEK, TimberTech PRO®, and TimberTech EDGE®, will perform better in the heat than darker colors.

What is the best material for a cool deck?

One of the coolest options for pool deck surfaces are textured acrylic coatings. A coating that's made of concrete and acrylic will absorb less heat than other materials. Texture also makes the surface feel cooler to the touch because when a person walks on it, their bare feet are exposed to less surface area.

How do I keep my deck from getting too hot?

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Does Trex decking get hot?

Like many other outdoor surfaces, such as concrete, asphalt, beach sand, wood decking, other brands of composite decking, etc., Trex decking can get hot due to weather and sun exposure.

Does Trex decking get hot in summer?

Yes. All decking materials will heat up in direct sunlight - that includes wood, composite, stone pavers, or PVC boards. Different materials will heat and cool at different rates, and composite material does carry more heat than wood decking does.

Is there composite decking that doesn't get hot?

Many homeowners complain that composite decking gets too hot, especially in direct sun. That's why we developed a heat resistant composite decking solution. Our boards with CoolDeck Technology are the best composite decking for full sun.

What deck colors stay cool?

To maximize our heat-reflective technology and keep your decking as cool as possible, choose from one of these WearDeck colors (listed from the coolest to least cool): White, Barefoot Sand, Barefoot Grey, Sand, and Cool Grey.

What is the difference between cool deck and Kool deck?

Kool Deck is a premium, trademarked product, not to be confused with cool deck, which is a common term used to refer to textured or stamped overlays for pool decks. Keystone Kool Deck was invented in 1962 by Mortex in Tucson as a surface coating over concrete swimming pool decks, walkways and patios.

What gets hotter PVC or composite decking?

PVC is a little hotter than your wood decking but significantly cooler than your composites.

How do I keep my Trex deck cool?

To keep the composite deck from getting too hot, shade the deck. If you have a small area to cover, then use patio umbrellas. A pergola or living shade can help if the deck is more spacious. Planting trees, shrubbery, or trellis is another method for keeping the temperatures lower.

Does Trex decking fade in the sun?

However, one of the most common questions we hear is, “does composite decking fade?” And the answer is yes – over years in the sun the color on composite deck boards will fade. While the decking will always look attractive and the performance won't be impacted, the richness of the colors will fade in the sun.

What wood doesn't get hot?

1. Ipe Lumber Does Not Get Hot Underfoot. If you're looking for the best wood decking that stays cool in the summer, there's no better choice than Ipe lumber.

Does aluminum decking get hotter than wood?

While other materials such as timber and plastic retain heat, aluminium has more electrons than these materials, meaning the heat passes evenly through it, distributing it across the surface of your deck so no one area becomes too hot and keeping the temperature of your deck down so it stays comfortable to touch.

Should a deck be lighter or darker?

Darker decks are easier to clean since they show less wear and tear than lighter-colored decks. Brown, black and gray are the best choices for easy-cleaning colors. Can you stain a deck yourself? Staining a deck is a project most DIYers can tackle.

What is the most popular deck color?

What color deck hides dirt?

Black or chocolate brown. These darker tones are great for high traffic areas, since they hide dirt well. They're still neutral, which means they are easy to pair with just about any color scheme. However, keep in mind that these very dark colors might seem a bit overwhelming on a large space.

What is the disadvantage of composite decking?

Cons of Composite Decking

Durability comes at a cost, as composite decking is more expensive than wood. It could cost 15 to 20 percent more for composite material than pressure-treated pine. Composites aren't natural. No matter how much effort goes into making composites look like wood, they're not.

Does cedar decking get hot?

I used a laser thermometer which is a small hand held device that you point at a surface and it immediately gives you a reading of the temperature of that surface. Here are the results: The hottest was cedar decking that had a dark red solid color stain on it, it came in at: 157 degrees.

What is better Trex or TimberTech?

The Trex boards are known to be more resistant to scratching, making them good if you are concerned about how the deck will look. The Trex boards are also slightly cheaper than the Timbertech boards, with both pricing their product in different tiers that raise in price as you go up the tiers.

What is the lifespan of Trex decking?

Trex Composite Decking Is Warrantied For 27 Years

Basically, this means that you can expect your composite deck to last at least 27 years without serious structural issues like rotting, moisture damage, sun damage/fading, and other such problems.

Is all composite decking hot to walk on?

Wood composite decks exposed to direct sunlight can easily become too hot to walk on with bare feet. Unfortunately, hot decking prevents homeowners from fully enjoying their investment and presents a safety risk for children and pets.

Can you power wash Trex decking?

If your deck is one of the high-performance product lines from Trex (Trex Transcend®, Trex Enhance® or Trex Select®), soap-and-water cleaning or a gentle pressure washing will do the trick.

Can I put Grill on Trex deck?

Use a grill mat

This is especially important if you're grilling on an outdoor composite deck, grilling on an outdoor trex deck, or grilling with a gas grill. Sizing your grill mat is simple. Find one that is long enough to extend a few inches past your grill in every direction.