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

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