Advice on composite deck materials

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by spence

I'll look into the mahagony as an option.
-spence

From a painters perspective:

If you do go with mahogany put a good quality clear stain finish on it.Don't use garbage like Thompon's.Use something like Messmer's or Sikkens.Oh make sure to do BOTH sides of the decking.Your deck will last MUCH LONGER.

PS.You may also want to look at epai(ipe).More expensive than mahogany but less than composite.The nail bangers here would know better than I on the pricing.