Vinyl deck [http://home-and-gardens.net/vinyl-deck/] is becoming more and more popular as a low maintenance, durable alternative to wood. When trying to find the best price for your deck you should make sure that all of your quotes are for the same size deck. You should also try to factor in any transportation, shipping, wait time if things need to be ordered and more. You can come up with a general cost price for the deck in just a few moments and this general cost can help you when shopping for the actual material.

Besides being low maintenance vinyl is great for insulation and if you have a covered deck or sun porch then you may be able to use it year round. During hot months the vinyl deck will remain cool and during the winter the vinyl will stay warm as it absorbs heat. Most areas that experience extreme temperatures during the course of the year.

You can find vinyl decking at almost any hardware or home improvement store. Vinyl is an environmentally friendly product and has an energy star rating as it is made of recycled material. All of the vinyl decking products is tested in all types of weather conditions to make sure that they are weather resistant and durable. Vinyl is very easy to clean and is a great material for new decks or replacement decks.

All vinyl decks use glue rather than nails and there is a waterproof membrane under the vinyl flooring and the joists. The seals are all waterproof though you may need to do some sanding to make sure that everything is level. All together it will take about eight hours for the glue to dry.

When installing vinyl decking it is much like putting down roofing shingles as the pieces all overlap. The overlapping edges are then welded together using a heat gun which provides a waterproof seal.