I'm looking at replacing our wood deck with composite decking in the Sugar Land area. I'd be very grateful for any recommendations for someone good and reasonably priced to do the job. Also, I'd really like to hear any thoughts regarding the various composite decking materials out there. Thanks!

Trex is expensive, but also the best - unless someone is making the same product under a different label.

After the posts rotted out on the deck that came with our house, I was looking at doing this, but couldn't find a way to not have wooden posts under it that would still need to be replaced. The top boards would be composite, but all the framing underneath is still wood and still my concern.

Steel structure and supports.

Very pricey

Guitarsoup said:

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After the posts rotted out on the deck that came with our house, I was looking at doing this, but couldn't find a way to not have wooden posts under it that would still need to be replaced. The top boards would be composite, but all the framing underneath is still wood and still my concern.

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Treated lumber with joist tape on top would help with longevity. Using metal post bases that keep the posts up off of the ground instead of embedding them in concrete make it better, or you could do helical piers or something like that.

You can also look into framing it in steel and using the joist tape. That would probably be the longest lasting option. It can also let you do longer spans.

I agree that if I was springing for composite decking, I would only want to put it onto a structure that would last at least as long as the decking.