• Composite materials have evolved a long way from when they looked like a tacky substitute for wood.
• Using composite decking decks can improve a green building score because it has recycled content.
• One product from Fiberon is wear- and fade-resistant and can be cleaned with soap and water.

From the article:

The resort-style pool and sun deck is really the shining star of the rental amenity space. It is also the most expensive to construct and maintain. There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to deck materials, but the sheer volume of traffic an apartment deck sees makes composite construction a necessity. ...