# decking material **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 9, 2003, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decking-material/187347 "2003-07-09T23:34:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![handy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2003, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decking-material/187347/21 "2003-07-11T15:37:26Z")
We use something called Superdeck near the beach areas. This stuff just lasts forever. I can’t seem to find it online. It’s sort of grayish. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2003, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decking-material/187347/22 "2003-07-11T16:56:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by radar ralf \* > \*\* > I recommend using the wood-colored (several colors available) deck screws that are driven in with a special (provided) blue bit. I can’t remember the brand right now. Although a “special” bit comes in the box, I have been able to use a #2 Phillips to turn them out of existing planks. > \*\* You’re probably thinking of _Deck Mate_ screws (Phillips Fastener Products, Inc) I’m getting ready to build a deck in my back yard today and happen to have a box in front of me. I’ve also used square drive screws in the past and I love 'em. Just buy a couple extra bits and you’re golden. As to the OP; I will probably use Outdoor Wood for the decking (I only have material for the sub-structure so far) 'cause Trex costs \>3x as much in this area and The last deck I built using Outdoor Wood is still in great shape. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decking-material/187347.md?page=1)