Subsistence pattern. A subsistence pattern (or strategy) is the method by which a society acquires its food resources. The subsistence patten is influenced by the natural environment and ecology of the region the society lives in. Anthropologists recognize five major subsistence strategies: Foraging, Horticulture, Pastoralism, Agriculture, and Industrialism.
1 A composite deck can cost $25-$70 or more a square foot, or $8,000-$22,400 for 16'x20', depending on the brand, project complexity and whether construction is done by casual labor or a licensed contractor.
1 Most people consider a wood deck more attractive than composite. 2  Price-Wood decking generally costs less than composite. 3  Pressure-treated pine sells for about half the price, while premium woods like cedar and redwood cost slightly less than composite.ven with a composite deck, the load-bearing supports are made of natural wood because it is sturdier. Composite decks generally cost about $30 to $45 per square foot installed. For a 16x20-foot deck, that works out to $9,600 to $14,400.