To find a review on the best composite deck materials take a look at the review written at www.decks.com/article10.aspx. The article discusses how to choose the material best for your project. It also includes a list of approved decking materials that meet structural building code requirements. Most composites are made from plastic and wood fibers. The review points out that composite materials
. have improved in the last ten years. The attraction to composite materials is the low maintenance and that they come in a wide range of colors and textures that look like wood. A couple of things to investigate when choosing your materials are, will the color fade and will the material scratch. Cost is a factor as materials are 1.3 to 3 times more expensive than wood. It is a decision you need to make on the expense versus continuing to stain your deck every year.