17+ years of Pacific Northwest deck experience. Real answers on repair, materials, PP&D permits, and PNW maintenance from the crew that's built 1,250+ Portland decks.
Cedar, composite, IPE and PVC compared for the Portland climate on cost, upkeep and how each one handles constant damp. Written by the crew who installs them.
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Cedar or composite for a Portland deck? Real installed costs, staining schedules, rot risk and an honest verdict from a crew that fits both every single week.
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What composite decking gets right, what it gets wrong, and who should skip it. Heat, fade, scratches, cost and resale value, explained without the sales pitch.
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IPE hardwood against capped composite for a Portland deck, compared on lifespan, cost, upkeep and fire rating by a crew that installs both across the metro.
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PVC or capped composite for a Portland deck? How each handles shade, damp and riverfront exposure, plus what each really costs installed. An honest breakdown.
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Trex against TimberTech for a Portland deck, compared on price, colour range, heat, warranty and how each board wears through a wet Pacific Northwest winter.
Read the guide →Every category comes from real conversations with Portland homeowners over 17 years.
Rot, loose boards, railings, ledger issues
Cedar, IPE, Trex, TimberTech comparisons
PP&D process, costs, timelines explained
Staining, sealing, moss, moisture protection
Real pricing data for Portland builds
Design, footings, materials, timelines
Every article we're writing started as a phone conversation. Call (503) 782-9723 and get your specific question answered by the same crew that will write about it.
Call (503) 782-9723 and a real person answers, not an auto-reply. We ask 4 questions: your deck size, your material (Trex, cedar, IPE, or TimberTech AZEK), your permit status, and your timeline. Safety problems get a same-day inspection. You get a written fixed quote and a 10-year structural warranty on every build.
