MoistureShield Decking Installer in Jacksonville, FL
Looking for a MoistureShield installer near me? Coastal Outdoor Construction builds MoistureShield composite decks across Jacksonville, the Beaches, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee and Northeast Florida. It is the board we reach for when a deck is going somewhere wet: low to grade, near the marsh, around a pool, or over ground that never really dries out.
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Built for Wet, Low and Waterfront Sites
Two Things That Set MoistureShield Apart
Most capped composite boards keep water out of the core through the cap. MoistureShield boards use a solid core designed to resist moisture through the whole board, not just at the surface, which is why the manufacturer approves them for installation on the ground, in the ground and even underwater. No other mainstream composite we install carries that approval.
The second is heat. MoistureShield’s CoolDeck technology, available on select lines, is rated to absorb up to 35% less heat than conventional capped composite in the same color. In a Jacksonville July, that is the difference between a deck you can cross barefoot and one you cannot.
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Where we specify it
Where MoistureShield Is the Right Board
Low-to-grade decks. Where there is little clearance beneath and poor airflow, the conditions that rot framing and swell ordinary composite.
Waterfront and marsh-side lots. Intracoastal, creek and marsh properties where humidity never drops and salt spray is constant.
Pool surrounds. Splash-out zones that stay damp for hours, paired with CoolDeck colors for bare feet. See our pool deck page.
Docks and steps to the water. Transitions where boards sit near or at grade and conventional composite is out of its depth.
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Our 3-Step MoistureShield Deck Installation Process
Every MoistureShield deck starts with the site, not the catalog, so the board, the framing and the drainage all suit where the deck is going.
Personalized Consultation
We walk the site, check clearance, drainage and water exposure, and tell you honestly whether MoistureShield is the right board.
Material Selection
Choose from the Vision, Meridian and Elevate lines, with CoolDeck colors where barefoot comfort matters.
Professional Installation
Our in-house crew builds the footings, framing, flashing and railings, then installs the boards to MoistureShield spec.
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Why Jacksonville Homeowners Choose Coastal Outdoor Construction
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Warranty and What It Covers
MoistureShield Warranty, Explained Honestly
MoistureShield backs its decking with a transferable 50-year limited residential structural warranty, and fade and stain warranties of up to 50 years depending on the line. The manufacturer states it has had zero structural field failures in more than 30 years of production. The boards are made in the USA from roughly 95% recycled material, and the capped lines carry the DiamondDefense coating for stain and scratch resistance.
Read the exclusions before you rely on any decking warranty, ours included. A structural warranty covers the board, not the frame beneath it and not the labor to pull a deck apart. That is why we flash the ledger properly and detail the drainage from the start: the framing is where Florida decks actually fail.
Worth being straight about: cooler than conventional composite is not the same as cool. Any dark board in full Florida sun gets hot. If barefoot comfort is the top priority, we will talk to you about lighter colors, about PVC, or about keeping the surface shaded, not just about which composite brand to buy.
Choosing a Board
MoistureShield Compared With Trex, PVC and Wood
MoistureShield vs Trex: Trex has the broader color range and the better-known name. MoistureShield wins on ground and water contact, and on heat with the CoolDeck lines. Both are solid choices for a standard elevated deck, and since we install both, we have no stake in the answer. Our Trex deck builder page covers the other side.
MoistureShield vs PVC: capped PVC such as TimberTech AZEK contains no wood flour at all, so it beats every composite on moisture and on heat. It also costs more and looks slightly less like timber to most eyes.
MoistureShield vs wood: wood is cheaper up front and needs sealing on a schedule. In this climate pressure-treated pine typically gives 10 to 15 years, less if it is neglected. Still choosing a material rather than a brand? Start with deck installation.
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Trex Signature
- 50-year limited residential warranty
- Our most durable, most scratch-resistant decking
- Photorealistic woodgrain inspired by exotic hardwoods
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Trex Transcend Lineage
- 50-year limited residential warranty
- SunComfortable heat-mitigating technology in every color
- Linear grain pattern with refined streaking
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Trex Transcend
- 50-year limited residential and fade & stain warranty
- Curveable, highly resistant to scuffs and scratches
- Rich colors with a grain inspired by exotic woods
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Trex Select
- 35-year limited residential fade & stain warranty
- Enhanced mold and mildew resistance
- SunComfortable heat-mitigating technology in the newest colors
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Trex Enhance
- 25-year limited residential fade & stain warranty
- Lightweight scalloped boards at a lower cost
- Heat-mitigating in Cinnamon Cove, Golden Hour, Honey Grove, Tide Pool & Pebble Beach
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Trex Refuge
- 50-year limited residential warranty
- PVC decking with a Class A flame spread rating, IWUIC compliant
- Wire-brushed, wood-look grain on solid boards
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Legacy Collection
- 30-year fade & stain and product warranty
- Hand-scraped finish with rich color blending
- Full-profile boards capped on all four sides
- Unique board-to-board variation
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Reserve Collection
- 30-year fade & stain and product warranty
- Reclaimed-wood look with a wire-brushed texture
- Full-profile boards capped on all four sides
- TimberTech’s best slip resistance
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Terrain+ Collection
- 30-year fade & stain and product warranty
- Subtle wood grain with a low-gloss matte finish
- Full-profile boards capped on all four sides
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Terrain Collection
- 30-year fade & stain and product warranty
- Scalloped boards capped on all four sides
- Rugged cathedral grain with an embossed texture
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Premier+ Collection
- 30-year fade & stain and product warranty
- Full-profile boards capped on three sides
- Straight grain with the look of quartersawn hardwood
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Prime+ Collection
- 25-year fade & stain and product warranty
- Lightweight scalloped boards capped on three sides
- Textured straight grain with moderate color blending
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Prime Collection
- 25-year fade & stain and product warranty
- Lightweight scalloped boards capped on three sides
- Painted-look colors with a subtle straight grain
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Premier Collection
- 25-year fade & stain and product warranty
- Full-profile boards capped on three sides
- Painted-look colors with a subtle straight grain
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AZEK Vintage Collection
- Lifetime product and 50-year fade & stain warranty
- Advanced PVC with a wire-brushed, low-gloss finish
- Exotic hardwood looks like ipe, mahogany and teak
- Narrow, standard and wide board widths
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AZEK Landmark Collection
- Lifetime product and 50-year fade & stain warranty
- Advanced PVC with a crosscut cathedral grain like white oak or walnut
- Strong color blending with a matte finish
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AZEK Harvest+ Collection
- Lifetime product and 50-year fade & stain warranty
- Advanced PVC with an understated cathedral grain
- Aged-patina look with a low-gloss finish
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AZEK Harvest Collection
- Lifetime product and 50-year fade & stain warranty
- Advanced PVC in solid, soft colors with a refined cathedral grain
- Wide boards available in Brownstone and Slate Gray
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AZEK Solstice Collection
- Lifetime product and 35-year fade & stain warranty
- Advanced PVC with a rugged cathedral grain
- Color variation that shifts with the light
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MoistureShield Vision
- Transferable 50-year structural warranty
- 50-year fade & stain warranty
- DiamondDefense coating, MoistureShield’s strongest capped board
- CoolDeck heat-reducing technology in Cathedral Stone, Mochaccino & Cold Brew
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MoistureShield Meridian
- Transferable 50-year structural warranty
- 40-year fade & stain warranty
- TruTexture low-repetition wood grain surface
- CoolDeck in Shoal, Citadel, Catalina & Shoreside
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MoistureShield Elevate
- Transferable 50-year structural warranty
- 30-year fade & stain warranty
- Capped board with a detailed wood grain texture
- Slip-resistant surface, comfortable for bare feet
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MoistureShield Vantage
- Transferable 50-year structural warranty
- Uncapped, reversible boards that weather to a natural tone
- Self-healing surface that cuts like wood
- Best slip resistance in the MoistureShield line
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MoistureShield Decking FAQs
Is MoistureShield really approved for ground contact?
Yes. The solid-core construction is what makes it possible, and the manufacturer approves installation on the ground, in the ground and underwater. That is unusual: most composite decking warranties are void the moment a board sits in standing water or direct soil contact. It is the main reason we specify it on low-clearance and waterfront builds.
How much cooler is CoolDeck, really?
MoistureShield rates CoolDeck at up to 35% less heat absorption than conventional capped composite of the same color. The qualifier matters: it is measured against the same color, so a dark CoolDeck board will still be hotter than a light conventional one. Color first, technology second.
Does composite get slippery in the shade?
Any deck does once algae or pollen builds a film on it, and shaded, humid spots grow that film fastest. The boards themselves are textured and grip well when clean. Two washes a year, one after spring pollen and one after fall leaf drop, prevent nearly every slip complaint we are called about.
Will MoistureShield decking fade?
The capped lines are built to resist fading and carry fade and stain warranties of up to 50 years, depending on the line. Expect a small settling of tone in the first year, then stability. It will not gray out the way untreated wood does.
Do you install the framing too, or just the boards?
We build the whole structure: footings, framing, ledger, flashing, railings and the deck surface. Boards are the part you see; the frame is the part that decides how long the deck lasts. We do not install a surface over someone else’s framing without inspecting and signing off on it first.
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