Sun shining on a newly installed wood deck
Real wood is a sustainable, renewable building material.

People love their decks. And why shouldn’t they? They’re an extension of the house that lets you enjoy the great outdoors.

But with all the options out there, what can you use to build an environmentally friendly deck?

The answer may be simpler than you think because it’s the most widely used material for building decks: wood!

Real wood is the only renewable building material. Not to mention that it’s easy to work with, durable, affordable and strong.

Plus the production of wood decking has the least environmental impact of all the options available.

So when you start planning that deck, don’t overlook the greenest solution, just because it isn’t new.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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