nriddock

hello,

we are having a new deck installed and are currently evaluating the choices available in the composite decking arena. I have also been looking at a product from Quadra @ build direct dot com. Its a vinyl decking product.
My main questions are:

-has anyone worked with vinyl decking, if so any pros/cons?
-do you think there would be any issues putting a hot tub atop the vinyl decking...ie: what is the square foot weight rating of vinyl vs. composite?

the costs look a little cheaper for vinyl, but im concerned about vinyl being strong enough to handle the hot tub.

thanks in advance...neil

JCT

Yeah, I'm familiar with Quadra Decking... It is an offshoot brand of AURORA Decking auroradecking.com My company sold/installed several projects in Western PA. The woodgrained appearance is much better than the standard single color vinyl planks---the ridges help to hide the dirt and actually make the plank more realistic looking.

At $1.69 per lineal foot, Transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty, and 16" center joist spacing--- you can't go wrong... Most vinyl deck planks are in the 2.50 to $3.00 per lin. ft. range WHOLESALE. Also, with the planking covering a full 6" wide footprint, you need less planks.

One thing I would look into... The system online at build.com is their latest biscuit installed system. In my opinion it is somewhat cumbersome... You will need to order starter, finishing trims, as well as biscuits etc.. to install. You might want to consult with Aurora Decking as to the parts and pieces you will need to complete your project before you place your order.

Aurora originally sold a snap-down type of plank that our installers preferred over the newer biscuit version. Due to a patent infringement, Aurora was forced to redesign the track. If you wait until later in the year, you may be able to purchase the redesigned snap-down system that is hands-down the BEST...

If you need additional information email me at newlife@newlifedecks.com

John Thomas

nriddock

thanks for your quick reply...i ordered some samples of both the composite as well as the vinyl. i may end up going with the vinyl after all...my primary concern was the hot tub, but the salesperson from builddirect said to build a wooden subfloor, place the hot tub on the wooden subfloor and then "wrap" around the hot tub with the vinyl decking. thanks again. neil