Long on life span and short on fuss, these man-made boards never splinter, rot, or need staining. The TOH team explains everything you need to know about selecting, installing, and caring for this thoroughly modern material
Streaks of a different-colored pigment added to the mix replicate the look of tropical hardwoods. These 5½-inch-wide boards have little or no surface texture, although they are slip-resistant. Also available with slots. Trex Brasilia,$5.90 per sq. ft.; trex.com
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