--- title: | Decking description: Decking | --- CALL US:[(319) 362-3115](tel:(319)%20362-3115) [![Suburbanlumber](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/Suburbanlumber-Nov2017/Images/suburban-logo.png "Suburbanlumber")](http://www.suburbanlumber.com/) - [Services](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/services) - [About](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/about) - [Blog](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/) - [Contact](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/contact) - - [Building Materials](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/building-materials) - [Doors & Windows](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/doors-windows) - [Decking & Railing](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/decking-railing) - [Cabinets & Countertops](https://suburbanlumber.com/cabinets-countertops/) - [Roofing & Siding](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/roofing-siding) - [Millwork](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/millwork) # Suburban Lumber Blog # Suburban Lumber Blog ## [More Than Materials: Suburban Lumber Partners with Marion Community Build to Bring Student-Led Home Renovation to Life](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/more-than-materials-suburban-lumber-partners-with-marion-community-build-to-bring-student-led-home-renovation-to-life) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/20250505_132753-1.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/more-than-materials-suburban-lumber-partners-with-marion-community-build-to-bring-student-led-home-renovation-to-life)   June 23, 2025   [Insider](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/insider), [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement), [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking), [Windows](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/windows), [Siding](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/siding), [Exteriors](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/exteriors), [Cabinets & Countertops](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/cabinets-countertops) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/more-than-materials-suburban-lumber-partners-with-marion-community-build-to-bring-student-led-home-renovation-to-life) ## [Planning Your 2025 Spring Deck Project](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/planning-your-2025-spring-deck-project) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB_January_Blog.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/planning-your-2025-spring-deck-project) *By now you’re probably looking forward to warmer weather and time spent outside relaxing, making memories with loved ones, and entertaining friends...*   January 15, 2025   [Insider](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/insider), [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement), [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/planning-your-2025-spring-deck-project) ## [Start Your Spring Decking Project with Suburban Lumber](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/start-your-spring-decking-project-with-suburban-lumber) [![Start Your Spring Decking Project with Suburban Lumber](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB_March_Blog_Graphic.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/start-your-spring-decking-project-with-suburban-lumber) *Spring is finally here, marking the start of our favorite time of year: decking season. Most homeowners are emerging after winter, eager to fire up...*   April 08, 2024   [Insider](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/insider), [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement), [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/start-your-spring-decking-project-with-suburban-lumber) ## [Top Home Trends for 2023](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/top-home-trends-for-2023) [![" "](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB_Jan_2023_Blog_Graphic_2__1_.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/top-home-trends-for-2023) *Experts speculate that comfortable spaces with functional elements will be a major theme in 2023. Additionally, homeowners are prioritizing the...*   January 08, 2023   [Insider](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/insider), [News](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/news), [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement), [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking), [Windows](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/windows), [Siding](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/siding), [Exteriors](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/exteriors), [Sustainable Materials](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/sustainable-materials) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/top-home-trends-for-2023) ## [Enjoying Your Deck Is Easy with the TimberTech AZEK® Vintage Collection®](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/enjoying-your-deck-is-easy-with-the-timbertech-azek-vintage-collection) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB%20April%20Enjoying%20your%20deck%20-%20Part%202.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/enjoying-your-deck-is-easy-with-the-timbertech-azek-vintage-collection) *pictured: Vintage Collection® English Walnut* It’s finally starting to feel like deck season and homeowners are preparing their outdoor spaces for...   April 21, 2022   [Insider](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/insider), [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/enjoying-your-deck-is-easy-with-the-timbertech-azek-vintage-collection) ## [Planning a Next Level Deck: Lighting, Cooking, Coverings & Add-Ons](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/next-level-deck-lighting-cooking-coverings-add-ons) [![Planning a Next Level Deck: Lighting, Cooking, Coverings and Other Add-Ons ](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB%20April%20Deck%20Planning%20-%20Part%202.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/next-level-deck-lighting-cooking-coverings-add-ons) Whether you’re upgrading your current deck or building an entirely new one, you want a space that looks amazing, feels comfortable, and is welcoming....   April 18, 2022   [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking), [Exteriors](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/exteriors) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/next-level-deck-lighting-cooking-coverings-add-ons) ## [Planning a Next Level Deck: Layout and Materials](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/next-level-deck-layout-and-materials) [![Planning a Next Level Deck: Layout and Materials ](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB%20April%20Deck%20Planning%20-%20Part%201%20-%20B.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/next-level-deck-layout-and-materials) Whether you’re upgrading your current deck or building an entirely new one, you want a space that looks amazing, feels comfortable, and is welcoming....   April 04, 2022   [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking), [Exteriors](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/exteriors), [Sustainable Materials](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/sustainable-materials) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/next-level-deck-layout-and-materials) ## [What to Consider When Choosing a Deck Railing](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/choosing-a-deck-railing) [![what to consider when choosing a deck railing](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB_Feb_Deck_Railing_Post_A%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/choosing-a-deck-railing) When most people start on a deck project, they focus on the deck boards and which material to use. But there’s a lot more to a deck than just the...   February 24, 2022   [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/choosing-a-deck-railing) ## [TimberTech AZEK Decking & Railing: A surprise anniversary gift](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/love-and-decking) [![TimberTech AZEK decking and Railing](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/Subr.BlogHeader.Aug21.customerdeck.D2.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/love-and-decking) *Recently, when a customer came in for decking materials, he discussed his rather unique plan for a new deck. We asked if we could tell his story...*   August 19, 2021   [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/love-and-decking) ## [Decking & Outdoor Living Space Trends](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/decking-outdoor-living-space-trends) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUBR.BlogImage.Mar21-1.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/decking-outdoor-living-space-trends) After COVID-19 turned the world upside-down, people sought out new ways and spaces to connect with friends and family. When the weather warmed this...   March 16, 2021   [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/decking-outdoor-living-space-trends) [1](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking/page/1) [2](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking/page/2) ### Archives - [September 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/09) - [July 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/07) - [June 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/06) - [April 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/04) - [January 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/01) - [December 2024 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2024/12) - [October 2024 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2024/10) - [August 2024 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2024/08) - [July 2024 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2024/07) - [June 2024 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2024/06) - 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