Appearance

• Solid vinyl pieces can be designed to resemble natural wood much more closely than hollow vinyl pieces.
  
  

Colors

• Both types of vinyl decking can be customized to any color specification.
  
  

Durability

• Hollow and solid vinyl decks are very stable but are prone to cracking and expansion when exposed to heat and excessive sunlight.
  
  

Maintenance

• Both hollow and solid vinyl decks require very little maintenance, and neither must be refinished or stained as wood decks do.
  
  

Cost

• Solid PVC vinyl decks are more expensive than their hollow counterparts, as they are thicker and more expensive to produce. Both vinyl types are less expensive than other decking options, such as aluminum and some types of wood.