Trex Deck
What is Trex Protect? Why a Homeowner Should Get It.
So, what is Trex Protect? It’s a tape that is used for the joist, beam, and rim joist to help prevent rot and wood decay. This is important to have because the spacing in between each deck board allows water to fall through the deck. However, the wood below the decking like the joists, beams, […]
Benefits of Trex Outdoor Lighting
With summer being around the corner, means more time spent outside enjoying the nice weather. Makes for perfect nights for a bon fire on the deck or even just sitting around a table enjoying company. Although sometimes when nightfall comes people will go inside the house where the lights are on. Adding Trex Outdoor Lighting […]
Why Get Trex RainEscape? What it can do for a Homeowner.
In a previous blog post titled “What is Trex RainEscape?” went over what the product is and how it works. Now the question is “Why Get Trex RainEscape?” well to put it simply it depends on what the homeowner feels is necessary. However, the benefits that come with Trex RainEscape make it a product that […]
Trex Pros v. Cons. Is it worth the investment?
The biggest con facing a buyer is the high initial cost of Trex, it is a more expensive material than wood and so initial sticker shock can deter a lot of potential buyers. Another con is that not all deck builders have experience building Trex decks, they are not the same as a wood deck, […]
Composite Decking Compared to PVC Decking
PVC decking is another material that is a good alternative to wood decking as it also out lasts wood and is low maintenance. When compared to Trex composite boards, PVC has a few disadvantages. It is made of nearly all new plastic, which means it is not nearly as ecofriendly as a Trex board, which […]
Is Trex Durable? What is it made out of?
Trex is built from a composite material that consists of 95% recycled film plastic wrapped in a hard shell. This design allows it to hold up through long term exposure to all the elements it would in any environment it is set in. With minimal upkeep required Trex is one of the most durable composite […]
