Composite Decking Heat Tips for Akron Homes

Deck Builders Akron OH · Sep 29, 2026 · 3m

In this episode of Deck Builders Akron, we answer a question we hear often from homeowners in Akron, Green, Barberton, and Kent: does composite decking get hot in the sun? The short answer is yes, it can, but the amount of heat you feel depends on several practical choices, especially color, sunlight exposure, and the kind of shade around the deck. On a bright summer afternoon in northeast Ohio, a darker board will usually absorb more sunlight and feel warmer underfoot than a lighter one. That is true for many outdoor materials, not just composite, so it helps to think about the full setup…