Consider a patio instead of a wooden deck
A stone or brick patio will last longer than a wood deck and needs less maintenance.
A stone or brick patio is a greener alternative to a deck. Not only will it last longer but it's also fireproof, a benefit in any region prone to wildfires. Treated wood has always been one of the least green building materials. Although today’s pressure-treated wood is less toxic than its predecessors, it may still leach copper compounds that are toxic to many aquatic organisms and it's hard to dispose of.
Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia:
HARDSCAPES: PATIOS AND DRIVEWAYS
SITEWORK & LANDSCAPING
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