Vinyl decking material is much less of a hassle then working with wood. The cost per square foot can be comparable but unlike wood vinyl decking does not require sealing. You have no costs associated with buying the sealant or stain and you do not have to spend extra time staining wood or waiting for that seal to dry. The main costs associated with vinyl decking are the materials and installation.

When comparing the costs between different materials you need to make sure all quotes are for the same size and style of desk. Costs that should be incorporated into the cost include purchase of materials, installation, labor and any waiting time if you have to order materials and wait for them to be shipped. You can easily calculate some basic quotes in just a few minutes.