Composite boards resist Spokane's wet winters and freeze-thaw cycles without rot, splitting, or annual staining. We work with Trex, TimberTech, and similar brands across South Hill, Spokane Valley, and Five Mile Prairie.
Spokane gets real freeze-thaw cycles from November through March. Natural wood absorbs moisture and expands and contracts with temperature swings, which leads to cracking and splitting over time. Composite boards are made to hold their shape through that cycle. They will not rot, they do not need staining every two years, and the color does not fade the way painted wood does. For families with kids who use the deck barefoot, there are no splinter risks.
Both Trex and TimberTech make quality composite boards, and both are widely available in the Spokane area. Trex tends to come in at the lower end of the composite price range and still outperforms wood on durability. TimberTech's higher-end lines have a more pronounced wood grain look and stronger scratch resistance. We carry both and can show you samples at the estimate visit so you can compare in person before committing.
We frame with pressure-treated lumber, which is the correct substructure for composite decking. Composite boards need specific fastener systems to allow for minor thermal movement without buckling. We use hidden fasteners on most jobs for a clean surface without visible screws. After framing and decking, we install your railing choice and schedule the final city inspection before we close out the job.
$12 to $22 per square foot installed, depending on brand and board profile
Most composite board manufacturers warranty their product for 25 to 30 years. In Spokane's climate, composite typically outlasts pressure-treated wood decking by 10 or more years because it is not vulnerable to the moisture that causes rot in wooden boards.
Composite boards do absorb heat, and darker colors will be warmer underfoot on a sunny afternoon than lighter ones. Lighter board colors and products with a variegated grain pattern tend to stay cooler. We can show you color options at the estimate and note which ones our customers prefer for sun-facing decks in Spokane Valley and South Hill.
Sometimes, but it depends on the frame condition. If the posts, beams, and ledger board are solid and the existing spacing matches what composite boards require, re-decking over the old frame can save money. We inspect the frame at the estimate and tell you honestly whether it is worth keeping.
Composite typically runs $4 to $8 per square foot more than pressure-treated wood on the installed cost. Over a 10-year period, most homeowners find the gap narrows because composite avoids the staining and sealing costs wood requires every couple of years.
We built this operation around one idea: a deck is a structural investment, not a cosmetic one, and it deserves the same care you would put into any other part of your home. We work across Spokane, South Hill, Five Mile Prairie, Mead, and the Spokane Valley. Every build gets a permit, pressure-treated or composite framing rated for the Pacific Northwest, and a final inspection before we call the job done. We give you a flat written estimate after the site visit and we stand behind the work with a workmanship warranty.
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