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See your deck before we build it.

Adjust dimensions, material colour, and railing style. Drag the model to rotate. Pinch to zoom.

Dimensions

3 ft above ground
3 step(s)

Material

Cedar warm
Cedar weathered
Espresso composite
Grey composite
PVC sand
PVC charcoal
Exotic ipe
PT golden

Railing

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Compare Materials

Not sure which material? Compare them side by side.

Pick a material above and its column highlights below. The right choice depends on your priorities — not on what costs the most.

Property
PT$55/sq ft
Cedar$65/sq ft
Hybrid$70/sq ft
Composite$82/sq ft
PVC$95/sq ft
Exotic$115/sq ft
Lifespan
15–20 yr
20–25 yr
25 yr
25–30 yr
30+ yr
30+ yr
Maintenance
Stain yearly
Re-stain every 2 yr
Low (boards) + paint frame
Wash only
Wash only
Oil annually for colour
Look
Industrial
Warm, natural wood
Modern wood
Uniform, faux wood
Crisp, modern
Premium, dark grain
Heat in summer
Cool
Cool
Moderate
Hot (dark colours)
Hot (dark colours)
Cool to moderate
Slip resistance
Good when dry
Good
Good
Excellent (textured)
Excellent (textured)
Very good
Stainability
High
High
Moderate
Very low
None
Low (sealed)
Mfr. warranty
None
None
10 yr
25 yr
50 yr (lifetime)
10–25 yr
Insect resistance
High (treated)
High (natural)
High
Complete
Complete
High (dense)
DIY-friendly
Yes
Yes
Pro recommended
Pro recommended
Pro recommended
Pro only

The Amanah honest verdict

Each material has a reason to exist. The "best" one depends on your priorities — not on what's most expensive.

Best valueCedar. Beautiful, holds up to 25 years, costs less than half of PVC.
Lowest maintenancePVC. Wash with a hose. No stain, no sand, no swelling.
Highest resaleComposite or PVC with hidden fasteners and glass railings.
Tightest budgetPT for the substructure, cedar on the top boards. Looks like cedar, costs less.
Family with kidsComposite. Slip-resistant, no splinters, no rot if drinks spill.
Modern minimalistPVC in dark grey + cable rail. Architectural, clean, lasts forever.