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    The materials used play a significant part in the success of any project. Weather-resistant, pressure-treated wood, cedar, fir or mahogany can be combined in a variety of ways to meet any budget.

    David Cone personally inspects all the lumber we use to ensure your project is of the highest quality.

    Pressure Treated   -   Cedar   -   Mahogany   -   AZEK   -   TenduraPlank   -   Ipe Tropical Hardwood

    Pressure Treated Wood

    Pressure-treated wood is a safe, long-lasting building material used in decks, fences, docks and other places where wood is exposed to rot, insect attack or other forms of biodeterioration.

    Pressure-treated wood is widely available and relatively economical. Treated wood is strong, long-lasting and maintains its integrity in conditions under which untreated wood would quickly degrade. Pressure-treated lumber often retains it's structural integrity 10 to 20 times longer than untreated woods.

    Treated wood is a convenient, renewable building material. Preservative treatment enables wood to last longer than it otherwise would, thereby conserving trees and other resources.

    OPTION #1: Inorganic Arsenical Pressure-Treated Wood (55¢ / linear foot)
    This wood has been preserved by pressure-treatment with an EPA-registered pesticide containing inorganic arsenic to protect it from insect attack and decay. Wood treated with inorganic arsenic may present certain hazards, therefore certain precautions should be taken when determining where to use it.

    OPTION #2: Alkaline Copper Quaternary Pressure-Treated Wood (95¢ / linear foot)
    ACQ pressure-treated wood contains no arsenic or chromium. It protects against rot, decay, and termite damage with an advanced, environmentally sensitive preservative. It can be used where environmental concerns may restrict other products.

    EXAMPLES:

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    Williston, VT South Burlington, VT Burlington, VT

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    Cedar

    Cedar is renowned for its natural beauty and outstanding physical properties that make it one
    of the world’s most unique softwood species. Its warm coloring is complimented by a uniform,
    fine-grained texture with a satin luster that makes Stained Cedar exceptionally beautiful.

    Cedar is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, Left Unfinished Cedar weathers to a beautiful ver-grey patina. Cedar adds natural warmth and beauty to any project.

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    STK Grade Cedar
    $1.16 / linear foot
    Clear Cedar
    $1.85 / linear foot
    Alaskan Yellow Cedar
    $1.10 / linear foot

    STK Grade Cedar: High quality Western Red Cedar known for its Select Tight Knots
    Clear Cedar: Premium Western Red Cedar hand picked for its grain quality and lack of knots
    Alaskan Yellow Cedar (Cypress): Lighter in color & also harder than Western Red Cedar

    EXAMPLES:

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    Shelburne, VT Shelburne, VT Shelburne, VT S. Burlington, VT

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    Mahogany ($1.90 / linear foot)

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    • NATURAL & NON-TOXIC
      Does not require pressure treating

    • LEGENDARY DURABILITY
      Resistant to rot, decay, insect attack,
      and splitting; "The Boat Builder's Wood"

    • EXCELLENT FOR PAINTING & STAINING

    • WEATHERS WELL
      Exposed lumber remains smooth; no raised grain; Raw lumber ages to lustrous silver color

    EXAMPLES:

    Mahogany Railing Mahogany Railing Mahogany Deck
    Waterbury, VT Waterbury, VT Burlington, VT

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    AZEK ($4.65 per / foot)

    AZEK Decking is a beautiful, durable and ideal replacement for wood.

    AZEK is made of a PVC material with a polymer cap for superior stain and scratch resistance. It is designed to be solid and durable with a density similar to wood, but unlike wood, AZEK Deck allows maximum enjoyment with low maintenance.

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    EXAMPLES:

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    Jerico, VT Burlington, VT Burlington, VT Williston, VT

  • What are the Benefits of AZEK Decking?
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    TenduraPlank

    picture of mahogany deck decking   TenduraPlank provides the traditional beauty of a wood front porch without the expansion, contraction, warping, splitting, cracking, or splintering of tongue-and-groove lumber.

    Historically and dimensionally authentic, TenduraPlank doesn't rot, deteriorate, grow fungus, or feed termites. And, its primed and ready for finish painting.

    The proprietary design of the TenduraPlank tongue-and-groove joints is engineered to provide a secure but visible seam, emulating the traditional tongue-and-groove lumber it replaces.

    The warmth of wood combined with the durability of plastic - TenduraPlank is made to last a lifetime.


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  • Ipe Tropical Hardwood

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    • Ipe Tropical hardwood is the hardest decking material.

    • Ipe is far superior in strength and lasting durability than the common softwoods available for today's decks and outdoor structures.

    • Ipe is 100% natural Lumber - there are no toxic preservatives or chemicals to leach out of the wood. There is no need for "wood preservatives" or "water repellents"-ever.

    • Ipe has minimal grain raising, surface checking & cracking, end splits & splintering.

    • Ipe is all natural and will last 3 to 5 times longer than common domestic softwoods intended for exterior use. (Comes in only 1" x 4" size)
    EXAMPLES:

    paulope pau lope deck decking South Burlington VT paulope pau lope deck decking South Burlington VT
    South Burlington, VT South Burlington, VT

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    Prices shown are only to give you an idea of where each decking material falls in the price structure of other decking materials and is only the cost of that material. Prices are subject to change without notice.
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