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, and rim joists are left exposed to the elements. Having this tape will eliminate splitting from freezing and thawing, additionally seals deck fasteners and prevents moisture. The tape being made from butyl helps deck screws hold longer and stronger than acrylic or asphalt-based tape.
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.
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 is a great way to keep the party or the conversations on the deck going. This helps add to the value and use of the deck by creating a space in which you can take the party to or retreat too at night.
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.
Trex has three lines high of high quality railing that range from very customizable to simple and straight forward. Signature is their most customizable railing system and comes with a variety of colors, sizes and infill options. The Transcend rail line also comes in a variety of colors and lengths but unlike signature, the infill options are more limited. Lastly, the Select rail line is Trex’s most affordable line and comes with the most limited options in the form of white rail and charcoal black round balusters.
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 made of 95% recycled plastic. Side by side Trex also has a much better natural look and feel to the board while PVC boards have a very plastic and unnatural appearance.
Curious what Trex is made of and why so many homeowners choose it? This guide breaks down the recycled materials behind each board, explains how composite decking is built to last, and helps you decide if it's the right choice for your outdoor project.
