Decks are the quintessential outdoor living room—defined and tidy, but open to fresh air and the sky. Whether you're building yours from scratch or refinishing an old deck, consider making it a green project by using materials that don't degrade old-growth forests or emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and that use renewable (or recycled) resources. Fake It Composite decking lumber is often manufactured from recycled or reclaimed wood and plastic scraps. Trex manufactures composite decking and railing lumber made of equal parts reclaimed wood and reclaimed/recycled polyethylene plastic. The reclaimed wood comes from woodworking operations, used pallets and tons of sawdust. The plastic largely comes from recycled plastic bags.
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