| Cecilt,
Buying a deck is a lot like buying a car. There are a lot of brands to choose from and the options seem to be endless.
You will be limited in your brand choices by what brands your local retailers happen to carry. There are about 85 to 90 brands on the market. You will probably have about 10 to 15 of those to actually select from.
Trex ran into problems about 4 years ago, but they have since been resolved. And they haven't batted an eye about standing behind the product that did go bad on them. Weather Best, Ever Grain, Elements and Azek are a few others that I've had good luck with (no problems for my customers).
Face screwing is faster and less expensive than a hidden fastening system. There are screws made specifically for composites so you don't get 'mushrooming'. All of the mfgrs. of those screws offer them in a range of colors that blend in or match the decking colors available. Which way you choose to go will depend on the look that you want and are willing to pay for, both in added expense and added time if you opt for a hidden fastener system.  |