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Yes, if you are not careful a power washer can cut/scar the deck’s surface especially if the deck is a softwood like cedar or redwood. Hardwoods like Ipe are more forgiving and don’t easily scar. It is best to investigate best practices before power washing a deck. There is an art to power washing a deck without scarring it.

All wood will grey out over time. A stain with UV blockers will prevent the greying but periodic applications will be required. The frequency of applications will depend on the product and the amount of direct sunlight the area receives.

Cedar, Redwood and Douglas Fir are the most common species for timber shade structures. Cedar and Redwood have slightly more decay resistance but Douglas Fir is more structural and is also available in “free of heart centers” which reduces the seasoning checks that occur in all large timbers.

Everything will fade over time but the technology used in most new composite decking product will almost eliminate fading. In other words, they fade so little that the human eye often can’t detect any color change