Your outdoor space is an extension of your home, offering a sanctuary for relaxation, entertainment, and connection with nature. When it comes to decking materials, Trex Composite Decking stands out as a premium choice. Trex decking is often compared against pressure-treated lumber decking or against another composite manufacturer, such as TimberTech. At Deck Creations we offer Trex decking for decks and porches. Below, we have sought to tell you more about Trex Composite Decking to help you create the outdoor oasis of your dreams.
Trex (NYSE: TREX) is a publicly traded company that is the “world’s largest manufacturer of high performance, low maintenance, and eco-friendly wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 30 years of product experience.” (Source: Trex.com)
Trex manufactures several outdoor living products, including decking, railing, lighting, and lattice.
Trex offers five (5) tiers of decking to match your budget. Trex adopts a Good, Better, Best approach when presenting their products. Each tier offers a variety of colors, so you can match your budget and style preference.
Trex Composite Decking is available in a variety of styles and colors to suit any design aesthetic, from traditional to contemporary. Whether you prefer the rich tones of Woodland Brown or the coastal vibe of Coastal Bluff, there’s a color option to complement your outdoor decor.
Additionally, Trex offers different finishes, including textured and smooth, to enhance the look and feel of your deck. Check out their color selector to help you find the right option to complement your style. Below are the five tiers and the colors available in each tier. Some names repeat so that can be tricky, but we always review your exact products selections during our design process.
Trex Transcend® Lineage offers premium decking with a sleek, contemporary look, featuring cool-to-the-touch technology and stunning color options. It combines lasting durability with minimal maintenance, making it an ideal choice for a modern outdoor space.
Trex Transcend® is the ultimate in high-performance decking, featuring rich colors, deep wood-grain patterns, and unmatched durability. Resistant to fading, staining, and scratching, it delivers long-lasting beauty with minimal maintenance.
Trex Select offers a perfect balance of affordability and durability with a low-maintenance design, making it ideal for homeowners seeking a beautiful outdoor space on a budget.
Trex Enhance provides excellent value with rich color options and high performance, offering a natural look while resisting the elements, making it a great choice for those who want quality at an accessible price point.
The benefits and drawbacks of Trex decking, helping you make an informed choice for your outdoor space.
Per the Trex website, their decking is:
Each situation is unique, but generally, a pressure-treated wood deck is less expensive than a composite deck. We suggest, however, that you not just consider initial construction costs. Wood decks will require more ongoing maintenance and care, and typically wood decks have a shorter useful life. When you are discussing the options with your design consultant because sure to review how weather and use may affect the total cost of the project over a 10 to 15-year period.
Sometimes a simple repair of a damaged deck board by a handyman is all you need. But if the deck is showing broad wear on the decking surface or deterioration with the structure, then give us a call at Deck Creations.
Trex deck boards are available with a solid or grooved edge. How the board will be used often determines the edge profile. At Deck Creations, we picture frame all our decks by default. This creates a nice clean finished look. To achieve this we use square-edge boards for the perimeter and grooved edged boards for the interior.
There are three options for cleaning your new composite decking.
1.) Use a brush. TimberTech recommends using the Quickie® Bulldozer Deck Scrub Brush or a medium-stiffness nylon bristle deck brush.
2.) You can use an approved cleaner. Suggested options include Corte Clean or Wash Safe Spray and Clean Composite.
3.) Homeowners can power wash their decking. The recommended maximum pressure is 1,500 PSI and a fan-tipped nozzle should be used. And according to TimberTech, “…Spray in the direction of the grain pattern, never across the grain or width of the board, to avoid damaging the product.
Use caution not to damage the material and always take proper safety precautions when operating a power washer.”
Note: Information stated above may include outdated or inaccurate information. Please review the manufacturer for the most current information and the veracity of all information, as this information is subject to change without notice.
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