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Decking Cost Calculator

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This Microsoft Excel-based calculator compares the costs of building a new deck with recycled plastic, recycled wood/plastic composite lumber, cedar/redwood, and pressure-treated yellow pine. Based on the size of the project, the calculator estimates the initial, 3-year, 6-year, 10-year, lifetime, and average annual costs for each of these common decking materials. Costs include maintenance, and waste disposal. Users have the option to input their own cost information.

https://archive.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/tools/greenscapes/web/html/index-2.html

Topics

Operations & maintenance savings, Construction cost savings

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