Decking

Find the Right Decking Parts for Your Project

Your Personal Outdoor Oasis

Embrace the great outdoors right behind or in front of your home with patio decking. Whether you’re giving a new look to an existing deck, building a new deck from scratch, or adding on to a patio, deck ideas turn your outdoors into an extension of your living space. Lowe’s has the decking materials and accessories to bring your patio and deck ideas to life.

Choose the Perfect Decking Materials for You

You have two main choices when it comes to building materials for your deck: wood or composite decking boards. Both materials can work for just about any of your outdoor deck ideas. Wood is more budget friendly and has an authentic look and feel but requires more maintenance, such as painting, staining and sealing for protection and to maintain your decking colors. Composite boards are more expensive, but they resist scratching, staining and mold and can be cleaned with soap and water. Plus, composite decking colors resist fading, giving you long-lasting wood-look shades without the need for periodic refinishing. The composite will still have a woodgrain look that mimics real wood. Get a feel for the composite boards you’re considering by ordering deck board samples that you can compare at home.

Interlocking deck tiles are an easy do-it-yourself option that can be installed over bare ground or an existing surface. These tiles can create a temporary outdoor patio or deck if you’re living in a rental home, or they can be used as a more permanent solution. Brands like NewTechWood offer composite tiles that mimic a wood or stone look.

No matter what boards or tiles you choose for your deck, Lowe’s has the hardware necessary to build a sturdy structure. Stock up on screws, connectors, fasteners and joist hangers before you begin. Lowe’s also carries everything you need for your deck posts, including sleeves, posts and caps.

Safe and Stylish Deck Railings

A deck railing system is an important safety feature for your deck that comes in many different styles. You can match or contrast your decking with a deck railing kit. Browse composite deck railing that can match a composite board deck or explore aluminum deck railing and metal deck railing for a slightly different look. If your deck has stairs leading up to it, incorporate an aluminum deck gate into your railing so you can access them and prevent any accidental falls. Finish your look with deck post brackets to accent your railings.

Create Ambience With Deck Lights

Enjoy your deck even after the sun goes down with strategically placed deck lights. Consider plug-in lights if you have easy access to outdoor outlets. Solar deck lights are a great option if your deck sits in full sun, and they’ll provide soft lighting after charging their cells during the day. Post cap lights are stylish and useful post toppers that can accent your deck and provide illumination. Consider low-voltage step lights for any outdoor stairs that you need to traverse in the dark. Find the right lights for you by filtering by type, bulb type and color.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Keep your deck looking beautiful year-round with proper maintenance. If you have a wood deck, Lowe’s carries stains, sealers, resurfacers and cleaners to treat and cleanse your deck boards, which will help them last for years to come. For cleaning up smaller messes, pick up a stiff deck brush that makes sweeping up debris easy. If you have a larger cleaning job to tackle, consider a pressure washer to make your deck or patio look brand new.