Compare Tanzite to Other Common Decking Materials

 How is Tanzite Made?

Like man-made diamonds, Tanzite is a stone made using incredible heat and pressure. This process delivers a unique Tanzite stone without the flaws or the cost of natural stone.

Tanzite gives you the perfect stone, which is the perfect color, and will last in the harsh outdoors for a lifetime.

 Tanzite Vs Wood Decking

The Cost of Wood Decking

 

When it comes to decks, the natural look of wood is often preferred, but it comes at a cost: constant maintenance with weekends dedicated to sanding, painting, staining, or sealing. Activities that we all enjoy doing… right?

Fortunately, there is a product that will allow you to build a deck once and for all!

Tanzite lightweight stones have a great natural and authentic look. Whether you want your deck to have the charm of the old paved streets of Europe or the warmth of natural wood, we got you covered!

 

Wood Decks

 

• Rot, Split, Swell, Twist, and Fade

Tanzite STONEDECKS will stay very stable, won’t fade from the sun, and won't be damaged by mold or mildew.

• Require Annual Painting, Staining, or Sealing

Tanzite STONEDECKS will save you precious time and energy. Build it once, and it will maintain the same look over the years.

• Can be Easily Scratched by a Dog, a Heavy Chair, or a Rock Stuck in your Shoe.

Tanzite STONEDECKS will handle these aggression's without any scratches.

Say goodbye to splinters and hello to
Tanzite STONEDECKS.

Tanzite STONEDECK Advantages 

• Lifetime warranty*
• Low Maintenance
• Scratch-proof 
• Use it in curve designs
• Use it for creative inlay design
• Damage-free from shovels and salt
• Fade-free: it will look amazing in 20 years
• Red wine stain proof
• Waterproof: mold or mildew will not damage it
• Easy to clean: pressure washing won't damage it
• ​Easy to repair

 

 

 Tanzite Vs Composite Decking

What Composite Deck Manufacturers Will Never Tell You!

When it comes to low-maintenance decks, composite can be very tempting—no painting, splitting, sanding, or staining.

But this is only the bright side of composite decks. Let's talk about the dark side manufacturers will never tell you about.

Composite Decks

• Can be extremely hot under the sun, to the point that you cannot walk on them barefoot.
• Expand and shrink with temperature changes, which means that your miter cuts and gaps will never stay well adjusted. We recommend you take a picture of your composite deck the day it is built because that’s the nicest it’ll ever look.
• Have a cheap, plastic-ish look that doesn’t feel good for the price, does it?
• The top layer can peel off while pressure washing.
• Fade over the years, and there is nothing you can do about it. When composite starts to fade, it only gets worse.
• Scratch with everyday use, a simple rock under your shoe or your dog's claws will leave a mark forever.
• Can be slippery in the winter or with a thin layer of water.

 

Tanzite STONEDECK Advantages 

• Lifetime warranty*
• It stays cool under the sun
• Stability to temperature changes
• Resistant to weather changes
• Fade-free: it will look amazing in 20 years
• Scratch-proof 
• Low maintenance
• An authentic stone or wood look
• Easy to clean: will maintain its pristine look even after pressure washing 
• Safety! Non-slip. The top layer has a roughness comparable to medium grain sandpaper

Tanzite Vs Vinyl Decking 

Vinyl may seem like a good choice at the beginning because of its affordability and the extra storage underneath the deck. But it will quickly show its limits when confronted with everyday life. 

 

Vinyl Decks

• Are very slippery when wet.
• Fade with time.
• Peel off while pressure washing.
• Stain forever with BBQ grease.
• Can't be used to match with stairs.
• Burn with cigarette butts.

 

Tanzite STONEDECK Advantages 

• Lifetime warranty*
• Safety! Non-slip. The top layer has a roughness comparable to medium grain sandpaper
• Fade-free: it will look amazing in 20 years
• Easy to clean: pressure washing won't damage it
• Doesn’t stain with BBQ grease
• Can match with stairs and patios
• Can have a cigarette burning on its surface without leaving a trace

 

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