Framing Options
The longevity of your deck is determined by the framing material!
Types of Framing
Pressure Treated Wood Framing (regular box store lumber)
$ | ⭐| No warranty | 15 year expected lifespan
Arrives wet with inconsistent dimensions and rarely perfectly straight.
Tends to warp and/or twist while drying. Can cause waves to appear in the decking weeks or months after installation.
PWT Treated LVL (engineered wood product)
$$ | ⭐⭐⭐ | 25 year warranty | 25+ year expected lifespan | Learn More
Arrives straight and true with consistent dimensions. Treated from the inside out for excellent longevity.
Stronger and lighter for longer spans, excellent for large decks! Can be stained for added beauty!
Owens Corning Structural Lumber (composite framing)
$$$ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lifetime warranty | 50 year expected lifespan | Learn More
Arrives straight and true with consistent dimensions. Will not rot because it isn’t made of wood!
Shorter spans, excellent for smaller decks and stairs! Comes in several colors so the framing looks beautiful from below!