Patio
A wide selection of decking materials is available to suit every style, need and budget. With our expertise, we guide you toward the best options to create a durable, attractive and carefully built deck.
TimberTech composite and Azek PVC plank patios
These patios, different from wood, use a type of material in full expansion. These types of decks are increasingly sought after by consumers who want to minimize deck maintenance while enjoying a deck with a wood-grain appearance. Less maintenance time, more time to enjoy memorable summers. It aims for elegance and durability, offering multiple choices of colours and textures. These products come with excellent warranties that will meet your expectations in terms of patios.
Composite TimberTech decks
- Texture that preserves the integrity of a true wood grain
- A construction resistant to mould and moisture
- Resistance to the elements, as well as to stains, scratches and fading
- Very little maintenance (a simple wash)
- 25 to 30-year limited warranty (fading and stains)
- Excellent long-term investment for your landscaping
- Excellent choice of colours and finishes
- An exceptional look
- Higher cost than wood for outdoor decks
- Clearance required for temperature variations
TimberTech Azek PVC
- Resistance to extreme climates
- Invisible patio fasteners
- Limited lifetime warranty (deck)
- 50-year limited warranty (fading and stains)
- Texture that preserves the integrity of a true wood grain
- Resistance to mould and moisture
- Resistance to the elements, as well as to stains, scratches and fading
- Very little maintenance (a simple wash)
- Remarkable deck warranties
- Excellent long-term investment
- Excellent choice of colours and finishes
- An exceptional look
- Patio cost higher than a wood deck
- Clearance required for temperature variations
Western red cedar wood patios
Western red cedar (not to be confused with white cedar, composite wood or treated wood) offers exceptional advantages for a patio while adding prestige to your home. Its natural internal oil protects it against insects. Its warm colour will evoke a feeling of comfort and calm. Imagine yourself in Gatineau with your outdoor kitchen on this deck!
Outdoor decks made of this wood are an excellent choice given their appearance, stability, reliability and resistance to the North American climate. Here is a list of the advantages and disadvantages:
- 100% natural
- Noble and warm material
- Resists insects and rot
- Versatile
- High-end look
- Durable and stable
- High-end landscaping
- Withstands the North American climate
- Easy installation
- Several dimensions available (8 ft to 20 ft)
- Huge choice of preservation products
- Durability of 20 to 30 years with proper maintenance
- Excellent value for money
- More frequent maintenance than composite, PVC and aluminum materials
- Stains more easily than composite, PVC and aluminum materials
- No warranty on product stability
- Greys more quickly if left untreated
ACQ treated wood
Factory-treated wood offers an affordable and natural advantage, which is why it is often consumers' first choice. Factory-treated wood is a classic that has proven itself over many decades, an economical solution! It is even very often used for outdoor wood railings. Recognizable by its greenish tint, it is now also available in a brownish shade, giving it a more natural and warm look right from installation.
- Adapts very well to all styles of homes
- Easy installation
- Reasonable price
- Warm and natural look
- Several deck dimensions available (8 ft to 16 ft)
- Huge choice of preservation products
- Durability of 20 to 30 years with proper maintenance
- Cracking and warping
- More frequent maintenance
- Stains more easily than composite, PVC and aluminum materials
- Shrinkage of 5% to 15%
- No warranty on product stability
Summex, the expertise for a patio in your image
At Summex, we design and build custom patios that combine aesthetics, durability and quality workmanship. With a wide selection of materials, textures and colours, we guide you in finding the solution that best matches your style, your needs and your budget.
Whether you choose wood, composite or PVC, our team advises you based on your project, the type of construction you are looking for and the desired level of maintenance.
From design to construction, every detail is carefully thought out to create a functional, harmonious and durable outdoor space.
Entrust your project to Summex and let's create your corner of paradise together.
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