Trex, TimberTech and Armadillo
Composite Decking in Winston-Salem, NC That Skips the Yearly Stain
TUFF CUT CONSTRUCTION installs composite decking in Winston-Salem, NC using Trex, TimberTech and Armadillo boards that resist fading, splinters and rot. Call (336) 448-4858 for a free estimate.
Free estimatesMonday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Signs You Are Ready for Low Maintenance Decking
Many homeowners come to composite after years of caring for a wood deck. The boards turn gray, the stain peels, and every spring brings another weekend of scrubbing and sealing. Shaded decks under big hardwoods can grow mildew, while boards in full sun crack and cup.
Low maintenance decking trades that routine for an occasional wash with soap and water. Composite decking in Winston-Salem, NC is worth a look when any of these describe your deck today.
- You stain or seal the deck every year or two and are tired of it.
- Bare feet and small hands keep finding splinters.
- Boards have turned gray, cracked or started to cup.
- Shade and humidity leave green or black spots on the surface.
- You want a color that stays close to the day it was installed.
How It Works
How Our Composite Deck Installation Process Works
Composite boards look simple, though they have their own rules. Each brand sets its own joist spacing, gap sizes and fastening method, and following them closely protects the look of the deck for years. Our team plans around those rules from the first visit.
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Free Estimate and Board Samples
We measure the space, talk about how you use the deck and bring board samples so you can see colors and textures in your own light.
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Frame Check or New Frame
Composite boards need a frame built to the maker's joist spacing. We check whether an existing frame qualifies or plan a new pressure treated frame for the boards.
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Permits and Inspections
New decks call for a building permit under North Carolina's residential code. We plan the build around the permit and the inspections it requires.
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Board Installation
We cut and fasten each board with the maker's recommended hardware and gaps, so boards can expand and contract through hot summers and cold snaps.
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Walkthrough and Care Tips
We walk the deck with you, show you how to clean it and explain what to avoid, such as metal shovel blades in winter.
Trex Deck Installation
Trex is one of the best known names in composite decking. The company makes its boards from about 95 percent recycled and reclaimed materials, mainly plastic film and wood byproducts from industries such as flooring and cabinet making. The result is a board that does not need sanding, staining or sealing.
Our Trex deck installation work starts with the frame. Trex boards are installed over joists spaced to the company's instructions, with the gaps and fasteners it specifies. Following those details keeps boards flat and the surface looking even from one end of the deck to the other.
Trex offers several board lines at different price points, each with its own colors and grain patterns. We bring samples to your home so you can compare them against your siding and trim before choosing. Seeing a board in your own light, next to your own brick or paint, often settles the color question in minutes.
TimberTech Deck Installation
TimberTech makes two kinds of decking. Its composite boards are capped, meaning a protective shell covers the core: PRO boards are capped on all four sides, and EDGE boards on three. TimberTech says its composite boards contain up to 85 percent recycled material. The company also makes AZEK Advanced PVC boards, an all plastic product with no wood content.
For a TimberTech deck installation, the choice between capped composite and PVC shapes the feel, the weight and the budget. Capped composite blends plastic and wood fiber, while PVC has no wood at all, and the two differ in price and feel. We walk you through both lines during the estimate, with samples in hand.
Like any composite, TimberTech boards go down over a frame built to the maker's spacing, with its approved hidden fasteners or screws. Correct gapping matters here too, since the boards move slightly as temperatures change. We follow the installation guide for each line so the finished surface stays flat and even.
Armadillo Composite Boards
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A Capped Wood-Plastic Composite
Armadillo decking is a capped wood-plastic composite. Its core of plastic and wood pulp sits under a hard shell made to resist scuffs, stains and fading, and the boards are made from recycled materials. It gives homeowners another color range and price point to compare against Trex and TimberTech.
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Installed Like the Others
We install Armadillo boards with the same care as the other brands: a frame built to spacing, the right fasteners and clean, square cuts at every edge. Matching fascia boards can wrap the outside of the frame so the deck looks finished from the yard.
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Another Color Range
Armadillo can be a good fit when you want a capped board and a different set of colors than the bigger brands offer. Not sure which brand suits your home? A short call is often the easiest way to narrow the field.
What Affects the Price of a Composite Deck
Composite boards cost more up front than pressure treated pine, while the yearly savings on stain and labor add up over time. We price each composite deck from its plan, and the free estimate shows each part of the cost in plain terms. Seeing two board lines priced side by side often makes the choice easier, and we explain where a premium line earns its cost and where it does not.
- Brand and board line, from entry level capped composite to premium PVC.
- Deck size and shape, including angles and picture frame borders.
- Whether the existing frame can stay or a new frame is needed.
- Railing choice, since composite and metal railings vary widely.
- Stairs, fascia boards and trim around the edges.
- Height off the ground and access to the backyard.
Why TUFF CUT CONSTRUCTION
Why Choose Us for Composite Decking in Winston-Salem, NC
Composite boards only perform as well as the frame and fasteners under them. TUFF CUT CONSTRUCTION brings nearly 10 years of combined construction experience to every deck, with a focus on structure, planning and results that last. We follow each maker's installation guide closely.
We source materials through Lansing Building Products, Talbert Building Supply and The Home Depot, which lets us compare board lines and colors for your project. For composite decking in Winston-Salem, NC, that means more choices and an honest opinion about which product fits your budget.
We started in Winston-Salem in 2023 to give homeowners clear communication from start to finish. You will know the plan, the schedule and the price before work begins. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- 2023Founded
- Nearly 10 yearsCombined experience
- 12Towns served
Composite Decks From Winston-Salem to Davie County
We install composite decks across Forsyth County and into Davie County. Hot, humid Piedmont summers are hard on bare wood, which is one reason many Triad homeowners choose composite decking in Winston-Salem, NC and the towns around it. Each project starts with a visit, samples and a look at the existing frame.
In Davie County, homeowners ask about composite decking in Advance and about decks for homes around Mocksville, the county seat, where permits run through Davie County's development office. Closer to the city, we build composite decks in Clemmons and Lewisville. Composite work is one part of our full decks and outdoor living services, and a wood frame with composite boards is a common pairing on our deck installation in Winston-Salem projects.
Questions About Composite Decks
Does composite decking get hot in the sun?
Composite boards can get warm in direct summer sun, and darker colors run warmer than lighter ones. The color you pick matters more than most homeowners expect. If your deck faces west or has no shade, we suggest lighter colors and bring samples so you can feel them in your own yard on a sunny day.
Get a free estimateHow do I clean a composite deck?
Most composite decks need only a sweep and a wash with mild soap and water a couple of times a year. A soft brush handles pollen and dirt. Clear leaves from the gaps so water drains, and use a plastic shovel in snow. Each brand publishes its own care guide, and we go over it with you at the walkthrough.
Get a free estimateCan composite boards go on my existing deck frame?
Sometimes. The frame must be sound and its joists spaced to the composite maker's rules, which are often tighter than older wood decks used. We inspect the posts, joists and ledger first. If the frame passes, new boards can go on top; if not, we explain what needs to change before any composite goes down.
Get a free estimateIs composite decking slippery when wet?
Capped composite boards have an embossed grain pattern that adds texture to the surface. Like any deck surface, they can be slick with wet leaves, pollen or ice. Keeping the boards clean and clearing debris from the surface is the best way to keep footing secure year round.
Get a free estimateWhich is better, Trex or TimberTech?
Neither is better for every deck. Both offer capped composite boards in a wide range of colors, and TimberTech also makes an all PVC line. The right pick depends on the color you like, how the deck is used, how much sun it gets and your budget. We bring samples of both so you can compare them side by side.
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Spend Weekends on the Deck
Retire the Stain Brush for Good
A composite deck gives back the weekends you used to spend sanding and sealing. Tell us what you like about your current deck and what you would change, and we will bring samples, measure the space and price the boards you are considering. Call during office hours or request your free estimate.
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