choosing a deck: plastic or wood - houzz
18 jul 2013 while composites and plastics have their benefits comfort on a hot day is not one of them. "composites and plastics can get so hot you can't walk on them barefoot" rossi says. capped composites are no different. "the plastic layer surrounding the composite holds heat" jellema says. "but the lighter the color the less heat it holds." this photo: plastic decking. contemporary deck contemporary deck. for this reason many professionals recommend using wood