Have a decision to make...

[OrangeHeat]

I am adding some outdoor living space to my home and need to decide whether to use pavers or wood decking.

Space will be 400-450sq. ft and needs room for 8 person spa, grill, barbeque smoker, and good sized table. House is new so nothing to tear out. Also I will be contracing this out as I do not have oodles of time to work on anything.

Any relevant experience/comments on which route is better?

Thanks,

Orange

[beerbandit]

use this here (http://www.certainteed.com/CertainTeed/Pro/Builder/FenceDeckRail/BWNew2004.htm)


well sell and install this at the company i work for --- i dont really care for the woodgrain look option

its more expensive than standard treated lumber but i s really nice --- ive helped build quite a few decks with it and the have all turned out awesome

its nonslip so its work well with the hottub and with the hidden fasteners it has a smooth look


those pavers look good also, i guess it really depends on your preference --- im not sure if id sit the hottub directly on that surface though


cheers

[chaas4747]

I really think you are going to have to put a concrete slab down for the Spa anyway. I have a patio, rather than a deck at my house. I just like the fact that maintenance is easier. That being said, I would choose the pavers.

[mostsmooth]

make the deck a little bigger if you have the room

[InchoateHand]

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