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Grooved vs Square Deck Boards: What’s the Difference?

Grooved or square deck boards? Learn where each profile works best, how they're fastened, and why many composite decks use both.


Grooved or square deck boards? Learn where each profile works best, how they're fastened, and why many composite decks use both.

Get to know the deck parts that make up a strong and safe outdoor structure. This guide walks you through the anatomy of a deck - complete with framing diagrams, surface options, and railing components. Perfect for homeowners planning a build or upgrade.

You see them everywhere, from backyards to restaurant patios. You have likely even sat under one before and maybe even wondered one of the following. “What is this thing?” “What does it do?” “How much did this cost?”. This “thing” is a pergola and put simply a pergola is an outdoor structure with columns that supports some sort of roofing grid. This is the basic layout of a pergola and it’s the base from which the more creative versions originate from.

Summer is here and it’s bringing the nice weather. This means more time being in the outdoors spending time with friends and family. It’s time to look into some quality outdoor furniture that will last year-round. Trex Outdoor Furniture offers three different types of outdoor future such as Adirondack Chairs, Rocking Chairs, and Deep Seating. Within these three types of furniture there are even more options of styling of chairs along with colors too.

Let’s start with what is a Pergola. A pergola is an open and grid design that offer in more sunlight than a gazebo. They’re great for creating a nice outdoor space and now are becoming more customizable. Generally, pergolas are made from cedar wood; opposed to Trex which makes there pergola’s out of aluminum or aluminum reinforced PVC. Using these materials makes them lighter and longer lasting. Not to mention Trex offers a variety of options to tailor the pergola to the 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 may change the why into when.

Discover how Trex RainEscape keeps the space beneath your deck dry, protects the framing from water damage, and transforms your outdoor area into usable living space.