There is no single right answer here — only the right answer for how much maintenance you actually want to do in year five.
The short version
- Treated wood: lowest upfront cost, annual cleaning and periodic sealing
- Composite: mid-range cost, wash it once a year and that's it
- PVC: highest cost, lightest weight, best stain and moisture resistance
Stop by any of our four Central Michigan yards and a member of our staff will walk you through the options, pull real samples, and put together a material list you can build from.
