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Like many homeowners, I was initially drawn to pressure-treated southern yellow pine. Far and away the best-selling decking material in the U.S., it offers the natural beauty of wood at a low cost.

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According to a 2011 report by The Freedonia Group, leading business researchers, “U.S. demand for decking is forecast to rise ... reds—that can add a dramatic look to any deck. Best of all solid ...