Composite Decking · Maryland
Composite Decking in Maryland
Low-maintenance composite boards: benefits, tradeoffs, heat, color and installation needs for homes in Maryland, where the median home was built in 1981. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 167 covered ZIP codes.
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Composite Decking in Maryland: what to know
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Composite Decking in Maryland is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 128 covered towns and 167 ZIP codes across Maryland with independent deck contractors. In our covered Maryland ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1981 and the area averages 92 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Composite Decking and local data in Maryland
Composite's main tradeoff is surface heat, and in our covered Maryland ZIP codes sees about 18 days a year at 90°F or above. Color can be chosen mostly on looks, though full-sun decks still run cooler in lighter tones.
About 84 wet days and 80 freeze-thaw days a year make moisture-resistant capped boards a practical advantage over unsealed wood; with about 19.3 inches of snow, use the ice melt and shovel type the manufacturer allows.
21% of homes in our covered Maryland ZIP codes are attached, where elevated decks are hard to reach for re-staining — a strong case for composite boards.
| Decade built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 18,458 | 1% |
| 2010s | 110,705 | 8% |
| 2000s | 147,123 | 11% |
| 1990s | 183,758 | 14% |
| 1980s | 221,040 | 17% |
| 1970s | 193,784 | 15% |
| 1960s | 155,045 | 12% |
| 1950s | 141,980 | 11% |
| 1940s | 53,595 | 4% |
| before 1940 | 85,750 | 7% |
Who issues permits for composite decking in Maryland?
Maryland permits come from the city or county building department; new or structural work usually needs a permit. Contractor licensing and code details for Maryland are on our Maryland page.
How the work itself is done is covered in our composite decking guide.
FAQs
Composite Decking questions in Maryland
Who provides composite decking in Maryland?
Independent deck contractors. DeckBuildingServices.net is a free referral service: you call, confirm your ZIP code and describe the project, and you are connected with a contractor serving Maryland who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for composite decking in Maryland?
Maryland permits come from the city or county building department; new or structural work usually needs a permit. Contractor licensing and code details for Maryland are on our Maryland page.
What affects the cost of composite decking in Maryland?
board line (capped vs. uncapped, premium vs. standard), color and heat-mitigating options and joist spacing changes on an existing frame. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Maryland's climate?
Capped composite is a good starting point: about 80 freeze-thaw days a year are hard on unsealed wood and many elevated townhouse decks are hard to reach for re-staining.
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