VS
Overall Winner: Redwood
Based on price, durability, aesthetics, and eco-friendliness
★ Winner
wood
Redwood
Price$8 – $15 per sq ft/sqft
Lifespan
MaintenanceMedium
Durability
Aesthetics
Eco-Friendly
pvc
AZEK PVC
Price$14 – $28 per sq ft/sqft
Lifespan
MaintenanceNone
Durability
Aesthetics
Eco-Friendly
Visual Comparison
Redwood (8/10)
→
AZEK PVC (10/10)
Redwood (10/10)
←
AZEK PVC (8/10)
Redwood (7/10)
←
AZEK PVC (6/10)
Redwood (7/10)
←
AZEK PVC (4/10)
Cost for a 300 sq ft Deck (Installed)
Redwood
$8,400
to $15,000
★ Better Value
AZEK PVC
$10,200
to $18,900
Redwood
Pros
- Rich, warm natural colour
- Naturally resistant to decay
- Dimensionally stable — less warping
- Lightweight and workable
- Beautiful grain patterns
Cons
- Expensive in Canada (imported)
- Limited availability
- Still needs periodic sealing
- Softer than Ipê
- Not as common with Canadian contractors
AZEK PVC
Pros
- Industry-leading PVC technology
- 100% waterproof and moisture-proof
- Best-looking PVC on the market
- Exceptional fade resistance
- Lifetime limited warranty
Cons
- Highest price point of any decking
- Expansion/contraction requires gapping
- Fewer retailers than composite brands
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The Verdict
Choose Redwood if:
Premium natural wood decks with rich colour.
Choose AZEK PVC if:
Premium waterproof decking with the best aesthetics in PVC.
