Reduced maintenance:
Forget about having to bleach and stain wood every other year. With the money you save by not using these coatings and cleaning materials, you can recoup the higher cost of composites in about five years.
Long life:
Composites don't rot or attract termites, they can't warp or check, and you can go barefoot without fear of splinters.
Minimal fading:
All composites turn a slightly lighter shade after the first two or three months in the sun, then the fading stops. (Left to its own devices, wood inexorably turns gray.)
Longer boards:
Up to 20 feet, which means fewer end joints.
