Tombed

happy to read you, that's my first choice too (not sure about composite), but "oil product" (ex : Messmers) disponibility for years to come, considering new VOC "laws" in Canada, worries me... will my client be able to get "the good product" to keep this deck the same color...

Hello, I’ve read a lot of topics in this forum about how to restore an ipe deck. Before reading them I assumed this was the best choice of wood for my future project, now I’m confused… The client has an old PT deck that has to be modified for a new cedar above ground pool, he also want a new decking surface. Composite wood or Ipe ? I’m from Quebec (Canada), so there’s a lot of snow during winter. I thought Ipe needed a annual “oiling session” (Messmers) “only”, but after reading your posts, I’m not sure anymore if the result will be ok :/ My options for this project ? Trex Transend Exotic ( 10$ sq/ft ), HomeDepot Veranda ( 6-7$ sq/ft) or Ipe ( 10$ sq/ft + annualy oil ) Any comments to help me choose a deck surface near a pool ? Thanks.