Deck needs replaced, what should I get?

[corn18]

do you use the deck? if not, better off trashing it, and replacing it with nothing or maybe just stairs leading into your house if the deck is elevated.

Affirmative. Use it nearly every day except in the winter.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

same size or bigger?

[corn18]

same size or bigger?

Same size

[kork13]

.... And this is why they always tell you to not impulsively make large purchases... Glad you came to a decision that makes sense for you!

[amarowsky]

Ever think of using concrete for a nice patio?

I will probably have to remove my deck next year. And my neighbor made a pretty solid argument to move to completely get rid of the deck and pour a large concrete patio (possibly stamped).

About 1/3 of the upkeep (seal it every few years), cheaper over all than installing a new deck (mines ~550 sq ft), and removes the haven for animals to live/screw with my house.

Squirrels started to break chew on the side of the home directly under the deck. By moving to a concrete patio, I'll remove that coverage for them to mess with my house. Also, I was considering making an addition on the back of the house. While it's a small chance I actually do it, it will get me 1/4 of the way there, as I will (or the next owner) already have the cement slab ready to go for a foundation.

According to the estimates my deck would cost roughly what yours does -10-20% for size difference. So roughly 16-20k for Trex Deck (roughly 16 X 32 + elevated by 4 feet). To get the same pad poured its approximately 9K.

No animals, greater longevity, and expandable possibilities. I always have liked decks, but after he made all of those points, I really am leaning towards pouring the cement instead.

I'm not 100%, but I thought I'd make the same argument to add another option.

[corn18]

Deck is 12 ft off the ground.