Compare Costs of Owning & Maintaining Deck Types
A TanDeck installation will cost more initially than a traditional wood deck, but your extra cost is an investment that will pay off for years to come. The following chart compares the cost of installing and maintaining the deck surface and rail system. It does not include the deck structure, which is built with traditional pressure-treated lumber.
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TanDeck |
Composite Deck |
Treated Wood |
Cedar |
| Building Materials Cost (Deck & Rail) |
$ 1 456 |
$ 1 387 |
$ 488 |
$ 1 150 |
| Maintenance Costs |
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| Annual Deck Scrubbing: Deck Wash & Labor ($12 Materials + 2 Hour Labor) |
|
$ 62 |
$ 62 |
$ 62 |
| Bi-Annual Stain & Seal ($138 supplies + 4 hours labor) |
|
$ 238 |
$ 238 |
$ 238 |
| Replacement Cost - After 10 Years (materials & labor) |
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$ 788 |
$ 1 450 |
| 10 Year Total Costs |
$ 1 456 |
$ 3 197 |
$ 3 086 |
$ 4 410 |
Costs estimated, may vary by region. Check local market pricing. Pricing based on 42 linear ft. of railing system and twenty-six 16' deck boards.
Cost assumption is that to protect the deck surface and to maintain a new look, all other materials must be cleaned annually and stained and/or sealed every two years. It assumes that a Cedar deck surface will need to be replaced after 10 years. |
