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DOES COMPOSITE DECKING GET HOT?

Jun 22, 2023

By Deck Expert, David Jurnack

There are many variables that go into the question of “Does composite decking get hot?” but the short answer is yes. All decking surface materials will get hot to the touch as they are exposed to the sun including traditional wood, composite, PVC and/or synthetic boards. Typically, a composite surface will get about 5 degrees hotter than a traditional wood surface; however, there are variables that can impact the ability of a composite surface to absorb and retain the heat:

The color of the decking (the lighter the color, the more heat reflective properties and hence the less hot it will get)
The amount of direct sunlight your deck gets
The ambient temperature of the area your deck is in

Most homeowners will ask about walking on the surface in their bare feet. There are several things you can do should you still want a maintenance free, composite deck surface but want to avoid the heat implications:

Pick a lighter color deck board
Try PVC boards. PVC will cool down significantly faster than a composite or traditional wood surface
Consider an outdoor rug
Add a shade structure like a pergola

Any deck surface will get hot, especially here in the South. The true question is whether the drawbacks of traditional lumber will meet your expectations for a long lasting, quality and maintenance free outdoor living space.

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“We just had Outback do our complete deck teardown and rebuild (adding a covered patio), and we are extremely satisfied with how it turned out! The attention to the details and oversight of the construction teams took extra burden off of us. I can't thank Outback Deck enough for driving the project to completion so smoothly.”

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“Outback was great to work with. They were transparent and kept us well-informed from the first sales meeting to completion of the project. The deck and patio they constructed are beautiful. The materials and work are high quality, and well in excess of any building codes. With the composite decking and aluminum railing, we can look forward to many years of enjoyment with little to no maintenance.”

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