Nov 2 2010
Composite decking companies spend millions of dollars telling people they should spend their money on decking that is durable, long-lasting and maintenance free. However, for thousands of homeowners across the country, composite decking is anything but reliable.
To help these homeowners and to raise awareness about plastic decking problems, Advantage Trim & Lumber Company is announcing the Composite Deck Makeover Contest. The winner of the Composite Deck Makeover Content will receive enough free Ipe decking to replace their current degraded, faded, or mold-ridden composite deck.
What is the benefit of replacing their old deck with one made out of Ipe wood? Compared to the winning homeowner's old composite deck, a new deck made of Ipe wood will last well over 40 years. Ipe is a time-proven material that was even tested by United States Naval Laboratory and the U.S. Forest Laboratory. Their results showed that when you bury an Ipe deck board in the earth, it will naturally resist termite infestation for well over a decade. These natural strength qualities also make Ipe resistant to mold, a common problem that plagues composite decking.
According to Sales Manager Jon Fletcher, "We get calls everyday from composite deck owners complaining about mold, severe color fading, delamination, and overall degradation. Even though we don't sell that kind of decking, we end up getting these calls because the homeowner can't get the original manufacturer to fix their problems even though the product is under warranty. Now, with the Composite Deck Makeover Contest, we are giving these homeowners a chance to show the world just how unreliable plastic decking materials can be. Also, one lucky homeowner will receive enough Ipe decking to replace their whole deck."
The Composite Deck Makeover contest is open to all composite or PVC deck owners that want to show the world just how false the claims of maintenance-free decking really are.
Source: http://www.advantagelumber.com/