
Composite
- Upfront
- $3.20 – $6.40/lf
- Lifespan
- 25 – 30 years (warranty)
- Wash-only maintenance ($0.05/sq ft/yr)
- Capped polymer surface resists stains, mold, fade
- Lowest 25-year total cost for most builds
- Higher upfront ($28–40/sq ft installed)
- Hidden-fastener systems take 25% longer to install
- Can run warm in direct sun (lighter colors mitigate)

