Costs as much as composite but lasts longer with less upkeep.
Stamped concrete over wood deck.
These chemicals can be expensive.
Drawbacks to installing an overlay over wood.
Our process requires special chemicals to be added to create a high performance mix that will create a very water resistant concrete.
The variety of wood styles and colors is much more limited than composite decking or concrete.
Pool deck pavers vs.
Made to look like wood but can cost more.
Drawbacks to installing an overlay over wood.
Our process requires special chemicals to be added to create a high performance mix that will create a very water resistant concrete.
Stamped materials hold up well next to the water and are more customizable in pattern and size.
May cost the most but has the longest lifespan.
The wide variety of pattern and color choices make it popular for beautifying patios pool decks driveways and more.
Stamped concrete the price of a pool deck is 12 to 20 per square foot for stamped concrete and 3 to 40 for tiles depending on the stone you use.
For example it s very difficult to build a wood deck with curved sides and built in curved steps while this look is much easier to accomplish with concrete.
The overall design of wood decks also has limitations compared to concrete.
It is very difficult to introduce a new idea to the marketplace especially when the idea is placing concrete on a wood deck.
Compare costs of decks vs patios summary.
Average cost of a deck vs a patio the average cost of a 16 x 20 deck is between 6 720 and 22 720 depending on materials and labor costs.
Stamped concrete often called textured or imprinted concrete replicates stones such as slate and flagstone tile brick and even wood.
These chemicals can be expensive.
Most popular and looks natural but also demands the most maintenance.
It is very difficult to introduce a new idea to the marketplace especially when the idea is placing concrete on a wood deck.