Three Steps to Begin a Hassle-Free Deck-Building Experience

(NewsUSA) - A beautiful, well-crafted deck is the dream of many homeowners. Yet, most homeowners will find themselves faced with difficult choices and questions about how to choose the right product. What type of composite decking is right for me? How do I choose from the different types of deck boards? What color combinations are right for my home?

There are quite a few different decking options available, based on individual needs and budgets. Composite decking is available in several types of boards with varying looks, colors and qualities.

TimberTech, a manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing products, offers a number of tools that can help homeowners sort through the details of choosing a deck. These tools can help consumers make educated decisions about their new deck as they take the initial steps toward building their dream.

Step 1: Select the product. At the beginning of the decision-making process, consumers first need to choose the type of board that best fits their lifestyles and tastes. Tools like the Product Selector guide consumers through a series of step-by-step questions that are used to uncover their needs, habits and deck usage. The results give consumers options of board type and style that are best suited to their needs.

Step 2: Design the deck. Another tool that is helpful during the planning process is the Deck Designer. By using the Deck Designer, consumers can enter the desired size, shape and color of their dream deck so that they can envision the deck before it is built. When the deck design is complete, users can print a 3-D model of the deck, build a materials list and get installation guidelines and helpful construction tips for their deck.

Step 3: Visualize the color. The newest tool, designed to help consumers decide among the varieties of color combinations available, is TimberTech's Color Visualizer. The Color Visualizer lets consumers choose different home colors and decking color combinations. The colors of the primary decking, accent decking, rails or balusters and posts can all be changed to build a customized look. If consumers are looking for more direction, the Color Visualizer also offers suggestions of the most popular color combinations.

No matter what type of composite decking consumers choose, it is important to understand the different offerings available by taking advantage of these free interactive tools available online at www.timbertech.com.

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