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Originally Posted by nate300d
I am replacing the steps at the front entrance to my home. I am building a deck about 12 x 8 foot and then adding steps at one end. My question is what materials are out there for a deck other than the typical wood? I know that there are composites and other such deck like materials as well as aluminum. I was wondering is there a solid type of material that could be used in northwest Ohio? (extreme cold to extreme heat). For example would ceramic tile be possible? I just like the idea of a solid floor.
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Having just rebuild my front porch, I can that new tongue and groove flooring feels very solid when nailed to non-rotted joists.
As long as you buy the pre primed stuff, and dab the paint wherever you cut, it will outlast you.
I have an aunt that lived in strongsville, and she had the trex. After 5 years, it did not look that great.
The best (most expensive) way is to have a concrete porch poured. $$$$