This project was built for a rare homeowner that preferred wood for virtually the entire project. The project included a 600 sqft. ipe deck, cedar railing, and a pavilion constructed with cedar columns and a pine ceiling. (The ipe had not been sealed when the photos were taken.)
The close-up of the decking demonstrates why we prefer to face-screw hardwood decking as opposed to grooved boards. Face-screwing helps to keep the deck surface level and flat for the long term. Clips can, over time, loosen and lead to unevenness in the deck surface.
These pictures represent several pressure-treated deck projects, all constructed by Stump's. While low-maintenance decking has rapidly become popular, pressure-treated wood is still a viable option for many customers. Besides being less-expensive, wood has a beauty that can't be duplicated by synthetic boards. We also have a much better idea how wood performs over time, given the fact that most synthetic boards have been around less than ten years.