On Sun, 5 May 2013 13:07:50 -0700 (PDT), bob haller
wrote:

Composites appear to last near forever, but cost more


'cause composite trees do not yield a harvest.

However replace your deck now and sell in 8 to years and the buyer
will expect its replaced again.


I couldn't care less what a buyer expected "in 8 to years".

So if you plan on selling within 10 years double the costs


Why?

Or be prepared that your home will be classified a low cost fixer upper

Why? Not everybody resides in Pittsburgh.

Yes folks! Be sure you DISCLOSE everything that ever happened or will
happen in the future, as bob often mentions.