Top 10 Creative Uses of Composite Decking Material

Decking products from Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon and AZEK are not used only for patio flooring.  Often these composite decking boards can transform a home project from good to great.  As a bonus, you will save money with little maintenance and it will look great for a long time.

Our lumber and outdoor living pros at San Lorenzo Lumber have seen a wide range of creative applications for decking material.  Our DIY homeowner and contractor customers have created amazing projects.  Here are some ideas to help you get inspiration for your next project.

#1: Planter Boxes

A little touch of greenery on your deck adds color and life to your outdoor living space.  Rather than potted plants that leak and leave marks on your decking, consider building planter boxes with composite decking material.  These beautiful structures can contain seasonal flowers, herbs, a small vegetable garden or any number of other creative plant options.  Attach a small bench seat along the side to invite your guests to relax and enjoy the relaxing energy.  These composite decking planter boxes can perfectly match your existing composite decking flooring or be used as a contrasting design choice to complement your brick or decorative concrete patio flooring.

#2: Bird Houses

This is a fun project to use up any scrap decking material from your recent decking installation.  Adding colorful birdhouses to your outdoor living space may be just the right creative touch to make your project shine.  Why buy a generic birdhouse when you can create something special yourself that your guests will enjoy?  Creating a funky birdhouses is a perfect project for a DIY homeowner and their children or grandchildren to do together.

#3: Storage Shed and Storage Containers

There is no such thing as too much storage space.  You can use composite decking material to create a beautiful, long lasting shed to store your outdoor landscaping tools.  If you want to get really creative, consider building a small standalone structure for your outdoor mancave and attach composite decking boards as siding to give it an artistic touch.  If you do not have space to build a storage shed, you can construct smaller storage containers to keep toys, cushions, and other outdoor materials for the rainy months. 

#4:  Furniture

Our outdoor living professionals have seen customers design a range of interesting furniture with outdoor decking materials.  Building benches along the edge of the deck is an obvious choice.  Consider creating coffee tables, picnic benches, Adirondack chairs or even an outdoor desk. 

#5: Shelving

Imagine a composite decking shelving system attached along the side of your house displaying plants and other outdoor art.  Get creative indoors using decking boards and galvanized piping to build shelves in a bedroom or an office.

#6:  Doghouse

Did you enjoy building the bird house and now want to create something larger?  Consider a doghouse build from composite decking boards.  Get creative with door and window openings, alternating colors for an A-frame roof, or even a mini deck attached to the doghouse for your family pet to enjoy.

#7: Cornhole Set

This is an easy project to enhance your outdoor deck with a fun game your whole family can enjoy.  A Cornhole Set made of the same composite decking boards as your flooring will look spectacular while resisting the elements.  Get creative and add a composite decking score board with a chalkboard mounted on the boards or inside a small case with closing doors like a dartboard system.

#8:  Pickup Truck Bed

Have you seen old pickups that have wooden flooring in their pickup bed?  We have seen truck enthusiasts instead use composite decking material for both newer and vintage pickup trucks.  This gives the truck a craftsman’s look with some great styling.

#9:  Trash Bin Enclosure

Consider building a small fence and gate with composite decking material to surround the area where you keep your trash containers.  This will hide the site of trash and recyclables while adding a cool look to an otherwise mundane space.

#10:  Home Siding

Many architects will use wood siding on a house to give it a warm, textured design element that catches the eye.  Using composite decking boards rather than traditional wood ensures your siding will last a long time without the need for significant maintenance.

There are so many other options including backyard fencing, outdoor dividers, decking for a meandering pathway or a fun tree house.  Your only limit is your imagination.

For more information, contact one of our Outdoor Living Professionals at San Lorenzo Lumber and Home Centers.  Visit us at https://www.sanlorenzolumber.com/ or visit one of our convenient store locations.