By: Tennessee Deck and Fence
July in Tennessee means three things: backyard barbecues, thick humidity, and those sudden, spectacular afternoon thunderstorms. It’s the peak season for outdoor living, but it’s also the time of year when your deck takes an absolute beating from the elements.
If you’ve spent any part of your summer sweating through another weekend of power washing, sanding, and re-staining an old wooden deck, you’re probably wondering if there is a better way.
Here at Tennessee Deck and Fence, we install all types of outdoor living spaces, but when homeowners ask us for the ultimate, weather-defying upgrade, we point them toward DuxxBak® Composite Decking.
Here is why making the switch from traditional wood to DuxxBak is one of the smartest investments you can make for your Tennessee home this summer.
The Problem with Traditional Wood in the South
Wood decks are beautiful, but they come with a catch: they are incredibly thirsty. Traditional wood absorbs moisture from our heavy Southern humidity and torrential summer downpours. Over time, this constant cycle of expanding and contracting leads to splintering, warping, cracking, and rot.
To prevent this, wood requires constant, exhausting maintenance. If you aren’t sealing and staining it regularly, you are inviting mold, mildew, and structural decay right into your backyard.
Enter DuxxBak: A Smarter Composite
DuxxBak Dekk isn’t just your average composite decking. It is uniquely engineered to solve the biggest problems homeowners face with outdoor spaces, offering a premium, wood-free, and PVC-free system that is built to outlast and outperform traditional lumber.
Here’s why DuxxBak takes the crown:
1. The Ultimate Game Changer: Built-In Water-Shedding
Have you ever wished you could use the space underneath your second-story deck for a patio, hot tub, or storage, but couldn’t because rain drips right through the floorboards?
DuxxBak Dekk features a patented, interlocking, water-shedding design. It channels rain away from your home and off the edge of the deck, creating a completely dry, functional living space underneath. It achieves this in one step—meaning you don’t have to pay for expensive, secondary under-deck drainage systems or gutters. When a sudden July thunderstorm rolls in, your family (and your patio furniture) can stay completely dry underneath.
2. 100% Wood-Free (No Rot, No Mold)
Many early generation composites used wood flour (sawdust) as a filler, which meant they could still hold moisture and grow mold. DuxxBak is scientifically formulated using a proprietary blend of high-density polyethylene, rice hulls, and Biodac. Because there is absolutely zero wood in the board, it has the lowest moisture absorption rate in the industry. It will never swell, rot, crumble, or grow structural mold—no matter how humid a Tennessee summer gets.
3. Reclaim Your Summer Weekends
Say goodbye to the sander and the stain brush. DuxxBak retains its beautiful color and structural integrity long after traditional wood has faded and cracked. It is completely impervious to the elements and requires absolutely zero painting, staining, or waterproofing… ever. A simple wash with soap and water is all it takes to keep it looking brand new.
4. Incredible Strength and Durability
Whether you are hosting a massive Fourth of July cookout or setting up heavy patio furniture, DuxxBak is built to handle the load. Its rigid design allows for wider joist spacing, giving your deck industry-leading mechanical strength that won’t sag or warp under the intense summer sun.
Ready to Build Your Dream Deck?
This July, don’t let a rotting wood deck or the threat of rain dictate how you enjoy your backyard. By upgrading to DuxxBak composite, you are investing in a lifetime of beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor living.
Ready to see the DuxxBak difference for yourself? Contact Tennessee Deck and Fence, one of the only certified installers for DuxxBak in the Knoxville and Surrounding Areas, today for a free consultation and estimate. Let’s build an outdoor space that works as hard as you do!