Luxury outdoor decks in Wisconsin? Mission possible!

Even with our sometimes dramatic weather swings in this state, Dane CountyFence and Deck knows how to put together a luxury outdoor living experience that resists the elements. It's no small task, but it's made a lot simpler with modern deck materials.

Cedar, redwood, and exotic hardwoods like ipe, tigerwood, and cumaru are all very stylish deck materials popular in home magazines. However, natural products like these aren't going to last forever without some upkeep. It seems the longer the deck lasts or the more exotic the wood, the more of the upkeep that's required to keep it looking luxurious. Especially in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin is where the newest generation of decking materials challenges the composite-can't-be-luxurious myth. When the 1990's hit and composite materials were all the rage. It would have been a stretch to say they rivaled the beauty of natural wood, but they were a lot more durable and held up to the elements. Then, less than a decade ago, capstock decks demonstrated that the maintenance-free deck could be just as spectacular as the exotic woods without clear-cutting some faraway forest.

Capstock is a cost- and environmentally-conscious luxury decking choice. The colors and surface are true to nature. The versatility is unmatched. Capstocks tough exterior is scratch-resistant and stain-resistant, so it can help protect your outdoor entertaining space from guest traffic. You won't have to panic over the possibly permanent stain if someone spills a drink or if an hors d'oeuvre falls. And if your deck does experience any unexpected damage, most capstock decks come with a warranty of at least 25 years – far exceeding the life of the hardest of hardwoods.

Fine Homebuilding magazine is to luxury construction what GQ is to men's fashion. Fine Homebuilding's review of decking for it's more discriminating audience highlights one of the attributes Dane County Fence likes to share with prospective buyers: “The planks have realistic grain patterns and colors that look more like real wood than earlier synthetics.” Coupled with the durability for our climate, the authentic look of the wood alternative is a big selling point for Wisconsin.

Photo by Sean Pavone, used with permission.