Most decks are built with wood or composite decking—but is there a better option? In this episode of The Build Show, Matt Risinger puts a porcelain tile decking system through a series of real-world durability tests to see how it stacks up against traditional wood, composite, and PVC decking. From golf balls, bocce balls, and hammer impacts to scratch resistance, chemical exposure, fading, mold growth, and heat retention, this decking material faces some serious punishment. Watch as we compare performance, maintenance requirements, long-term durability, and overall value to find out if tile decking could be the ultimate low-maintenance outdoor living solution. Whether you're building a new deck, rooftop terrace, or waterproof deck system, this side-by-side comparison may change the way you think about decking forever.

Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Mbrico Tile Decks. Learn more at: https://mbricotiledecks.com/

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