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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Hi Fred... never gave this any thought. Technically, wood is a noun and wooden is an adjective. So to be totally correct it probably should be described as wooden. But it's not a word we see a lot of... so I probably would continue calling it a wood deck. So far the grammar police have not arrested me for doing so.

Nov 27, 2022 12:51 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

If it is a deck made of wood, I think calling it either wood or wooden would be acceptable.

Nov 27, 2022 11:15 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
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Wood

Nov 27, 2022 11:57 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Are Wood and Wooden Interchangeable 

Nov 27, 2022 10:57 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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I don't think I ever used either... just say it has a deck, porch or dock.

Nov 27, 2022 01:18 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I would put - 8 x 8 deck to enjoy company and/or family and watch the sunset!    If it Trex, I put that, but thinking I have never put wood or wooden as a description.

Nov 27, 2022 11:11 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Well. You could describe it by stating the type of material that was used to build the deck if you know what it is. If not, it's probably okay to use wooden.

Nov 27, 2022 11:03 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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I don't think wood or wooden is really the factor that will make someone purchase that home. I'd describe the lifestyle that deck will support - want to sit outside and watch the stars? want to enjoy delicious BBQs while overlooking your back yard? Want room for your hottub? etc etc...

A wooden or wood deck wouldn't grab my attention - the size of it, possible uses, placement - those would get my attention.

Nov 27, 2022 06:15 PM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Without closer inspection I'd have to say this is a wooden deck, Don't expect swapping their use is always a safe bet but generally most people will accept either as an apt description. Wood will always be wood while wooden, well, it's going to be darn close. NOT necessarily interchangeable.

Nov 27, 2022 03:34 PM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate it can be called wood or wooden!

Nov 27, 2022 03:02 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

it's wood ....

Nov 27, 2022 12:07 PM
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Ray Henson
Retired - Goodyear, AZ
Retired Real Estate Agent

After following Kathleen's link and reading the explanation, I think I will stick with, "The house features a beautiful, rustic deck."  😎

Nov 28, 2022 05:52 AM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

For me it would depend on the context I guess, but you already have answers from way better wordsmiths than myself, haha.

Nov 28, 2022 05:31 AM
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Karen Climer
Demetree School of Real Estate - Orlando, FL
Teaching people to pass the real estate exam

I wooden know for sure.  😉

Nov 28, 2022 05:29 AM
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Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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Depends. Picture tells the story. If it were a specialized wood like Brazilian Cherry, etc, I would say that to describe it.

Nov 28, 2022 05:22 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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Great question!  I would focus on what the deck brings to your world (place to relax, entertain, etc) in my description unless the building material was really show-stopping. 

Nov 28, 2022 04:11 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

I thought it was just the outdoor living room... made of native cedar flooring, pressure treated support posts and offering southern exposure for hot and cold drinks, cook outs. The wood deck is way way more than just a wood deck. Not just a walkway.

Nov 28, 2022 04:02 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Nice wood deck Fred.

Nov 27, 2022 11:50 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I would use wood and the listings in my area seem to do the same. But most seem to just say "deck" unless it's Trex or some other material.

Nov 27, 2022 07:36 PM
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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Wood or Wooden are good. However, I do see products at Home Depot like Wood Deck Sealer, Wood Deck Paint, Wood Deck Spindles, so that may be the way to go. I do see more "wood like" products. How about those ceramic floor tiles that are made to look like wood planks...go figure. 😀

Nov 27, 2022 05:41 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

wood deck.

Nov 27, 2022 01:53 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I vote for "wood" Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate . HOWEVER now you have me wondering if this is a trick question as the steps may be "wood-like" made out of that compost material. 🤣

Nov 28, 2022 09:10 AM
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Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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Interesting as to the subtle choice at work with these words. My answer? I will make that decision in the moment that it is presented in

Nov 28, 2022 06:28 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
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I don't typically specify the deck's building materials, unless they're uncommon or notable. (ie: Trex, or metal). 

Wood is a very common material for decks in my area, so if you simply said "spacious deck connects to kitchen and family room." that would be adequate.

Nov 28, 2022 03:48 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Wood deck is what they are commonly called.  I think also in the past with hard limits on characters it wasn't worth spending the extra letters on the "en"

Nov 28, 2022 08:53 AM
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Jerry Lucas
ABC Legal Docs LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Notary Training, Consulting. Colorado Springs, CO

I use the free Grammarly browser plugin to check my spelling and grammar. This is what Grammarly reports:

This is a wood deck. [no error]

This is a wooden deck. [no error]

This is a wooded deck. [no error]

This is a would deck. [spelling error, use wood]

Nov 28, 2022 06:32 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I like the wood on this wooden deck.

Nov 27, 2022 07:39 PM
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John Meussner
Catalyst Mortgage - Fair Oaks, CA
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Woodened

Nov 28, 2022 08:59 AM
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Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

This isn't something I tend to come across. Is there a premium for a wood deck vs. composite? I would only add the detail in the description if it's not obvious and/or it adds a significant premium (by $ or demand) over composite.  I am ignoring any other decking material since the picture makes it look like wood. 

Dec 01, 2022 06:47 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Hello Fred, I think you can go either day!

Nov 29, 2022 08:17 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Nina Hollander, Broker has spoken! Wood wins the day! Don't arrest me!

Nov 29, 2022 03:44 AM
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