|
DURADECK |
PLYWOOD |
|
| Absorbs water |
NO |
YES |
|
| Safety Hazards |
NO |
YES - |
splinters, loose nails broken boards, etc. |
| Can rot or be eaten by termites |
NO |
YES |
|
| Warps when wet |
NO |
YES |
|
| Contains Arsenic |
NO |
POSSIBLE |
|
| Can be used in environmentally-sensitive areas |
YES |
NO |
|
| Contains recycled content |
YES |
NO |
|
| Solid and uniform construction |
YES |
NO |
|
| Treaded traction surface |
YES |
NO |
|
| Integrated connection system |
YES |
NO |
|
| May be used for other applications |
NO |
YES |
|
| (i.e. if stolen has other uses) |
|
|
|
| Gets heavier when wet |
NO |
YES |
|
| Loses strength when wet |
NO |
YES |
|
DuraDeck is clearly the preferred choice over plywood and will save you money and headache over the long term.