Decking Materials for Waterfront

Composite vs Pressure Treated vs Ipe: 5 Years In Salt Air Edition

· July 12, 2026
Composite vs Pressure Treated vs Ipe: 5 Years In Salt Air Edition

Eighteen months back, I dismantled a structure I’d originally constructed during 2019 — positioned directly along Perdido Bay’s shoreline in Alabama. That build incorporated composite decking on one segment, #1 grade pressure treated southern yellow pine on another, and ipe hardwood on the third. Each section experienced identical saltwater conditions, endured the same vessel maintenance … Read more

The Decking Mistake That Cooks Your Bare Feet by Noon

· July 5, 2026
The Decking Mistake That Cooks Your Bare Feet by Noon

Most waterfront property owners don’t realize that composite decking specifications—particularly color selection and cap technology—are classified differently across manufacturers, and those differences create substantial barefoot comfort disparities. Here’s what actually happens: you step out onto your new dock after 11 a.m., and within seconds you’re doing an involuntary barefoot shuffle back toward the cabin. Not … Read more