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Cost Comparisons

You might pay a little more up front but in no time ChoiceDek® saves time and money.

When you consider the expense of maintaining a deck for time and materials it really does make sense to invest a little more up front with ChoiceDek®. This chart indicates that ChoiceDek® may be your best deck investment.

PRICING COMPARISON 12' x 16' Deck with Standard Railing System (Deck boards and railing components only)
Costs*	ChoiceDek®	Treated Wood	Redwood	Cedar
Building Materials Cost** Decking and Railing	$1,387	$488	$1,232	$1,150
Annual Maintenance Cost Materials    Deck Wash	$12	$12	$12	$12
Sealer, Stain, Supplies	0	138	138	138
Subtotal (Materials)	$12	$150	$150	$150
Labor    Labor Rate	$25	$25	$25	$25
Hours	x 2	x 6	x 6	x 6
Subtotal (Labor)	$50	$150	$150	$150
Total (Materials + Labor)	$62	$300	$300	$300
5-Year Maintenance Cost (Annual Total x 5)	$310	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Total 5-Year Cost Materials + Maintenance	$1,697	$1,988	$2,732	$2,650

* Costs estimated, may vary by region. Check local market pricing. Pricing based on 42 linear ft. of railing system and twenty-six 16' deck boards.

** Costs of framing constant.