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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
I should definitely look into duradek at some point because I have this preconceived notion in my mind that it provides a cheap lino look. My only experience with seeing those types of installations was about 20 years ago and that type of product has probably improved quite a bit since. I'm also concerned with low spots forming and resulting in pools of water when it rains or the snow melts (ice in the winter.)
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I have 20-30 year old Duradeck and I took a look at the newer stuff at this years home and garden show. It's thicker, almost twice as thick and has the options for textured (but I presume you'll want non/less-textured if you shovel). It does have a slight vinyl look, but after a while, I actually prefer it to the look of the traditional deck. It feels more like a patio than a deck when it's installed. The newer stuff has different prints and textures which might help.
I've never had major issues with pools of water, but your concerns about pooled water isn't totally invalid. I don't have any sections where the deck is lower though. Just normal pooling of water like any flat surface without gaps.
It's pretty easy to push off with a sweeper or a plastic shovel which is what I do. You'd have to ask the Duradeck guys, but I think one of the options they said is to slope the deck a little bit so that the water drains off of the deck. But again, even if it doesn't you can push it off with a sweeper.
I also find the deck isn't has hot as some other decks out there. I highly recommend lighter colors vs darker colors for the deck regardless of what type of deck you get.