If you are tired of staining a wood deck every couple of years, composite decking is built for you — and for Wisconsin weather. Here is what Trex and TimberTech composite decks cost in the La Crosse area, why they hold up so well here, and how they compare to wood.
Composite decks in the La Crosse area sit at the higher end of the $30 to $60 per square foot range, and many complete Trex or TimberTech decks land between roughly $8,000 and $20,000 or more depending on size, height, and railing. What drives the price:
You pay more up front than wood, but you skip years of staining and sealing. Request a quote and we will price your size in a couple of board options.
Wisconsin is hard on wood decks. Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow that sits for months, and the constant moisture of spring melt drive rot, cupping, and splitting. Composite decking resists all of it — it will not rot, splinter, or need staining, and quality capped boards resist fading and staining too. Given how short the outdoor season is here, most homeowners would rather spend that time on the deck than maintaining it. That is why composite has become the default upgrade for La Crosse-area decks.
Wood costs less to install and looks great when new, but it needs staining and sealing every two to three years and still weathers over time. Composite costs more up front but typically carries a 25 to 50 year warranty, needs only an occasional wash, and holds its color and finish for decades. Over the life of the deck, composite often costs about the same once you add up years of stain, sealer, and board replacement. We install both and will lay out the real numbers for your project.
Higher end of $30 to $60 per square foot; most complete Trex or TimberTech decks run about $8,000 to $20,000 or more depending on size and railing.
For many homeowners yes — it resists the rot, fading, and snow-melt moisture that break down wood, with no staining. Our short season means less time maintaining.
Typically a 25 to 50 year warranty and 25 to 30+ years of real-world life with almost no maintenance.
Often yes, if the framing is sound. If not, we address it with deck repair first.
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New wood or composite decks built to code.
Composite, cable, and metal railing options.
Fix framing before a composite resurface.
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