decking
Aluminum decking
Extruded aluminum deck boards. Dimensionally stable, fireproof, and impervious to moisture. Common in fire-prone Western WUI zones.
Cost tier
LUXURY
Cost / sqft
$16–$28
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Class A fire rating; effectively zero ignition risk. Higher upfront cost but qualifies for fire-zone insurance discounts.
Aesthetic
- Finish: powder-coat matte, wood-look texture
- Color range: browns, grays, tans
- Visual weight: light
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Code notes
Class A fire rating; meets WUI ignition-resistant requirements.
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: aluminum, metal, fireproof, WUI