On Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:34:04 -0700 (PDT), bob haller
wrote:

never paint PT wood, as it will just peel the PT chemicals prevent
paint adhesion.........

and you far better off using composite decking because over time PT
wood still fails.......


Composite had its share of failures in the past too. Don't go for the
cheapest stuff if you go that way.

There are also many woods that made good decks, but are pricey too.
Mahogany, ipe, etc. I used tiger wood a couple of months back.