A: Trex Company, Inc. is the manufacturer of Trex® decking, railing, fencing and trim
and is the leading brand of alternative decking lumber in North America. A former
division of Mobil Corporation, the company was formed by four Mobil executives in
1995 and went public in April 1999. Trex Company's headquarters and a manufacturing
facility are located in Winchester, VA. Trex Company also has a manufacturing facility
in Fernley, NV.
A: Trex products offer superior durability and performance that you can’t get from
wood. Trex won’t rot, warp, or splinter; and they never require staining or painting
to maintain great looks.
A: While most of the raw materials used in making Trex are recycled, these materials
are carefully processed to ensure the highest level of quality and performance.
If you would like to learn more about our materials and programs, please review
our
Environmentally Friendly page.
A: Because Trex never rots or warps, painting and staining is not required, however
with pressure-treated wood decks, these costs add up over time. After four years,
the total cost of owning a Trex deck equals the cost of a pressure-treated wood
deck. Over the life of the purchase, Trex offers a far greater value than wood.
Clean it twice a year and you’re done so you can spend more time enjoying your outdoor
living space, rather than working on it.
A: Because the wood fiber in Trex will be exposed to water and sunlight, the product
will lighten over time. Trex will achieve its weathered color after 12-16 weeks.
Natural
Weathering Information
A: You can find Trex samples at your local dealer, The Home Depot stores, Lowe’s stores
or ask your contractor.
A: Trex has made a market decision to offer a product that will provide the customer
with a superior walking surface, guardrail system, fencing and trim.
A: Trex weighs about 50-70% heavier than comparable lumber sections with a specific
gravity of about 0.96.
A: Trex products have been tested to ensure compliance with the 2006 International
Building Code. Check with our local building code department for jurisdictional
requirements
A: In an independent study, Trex was comparable in surface temps to pressure treated
boards.
A: Most decking systems require multiple railing sections and since only one TrexExpress
tool is necessary, it would drive up the cost of the system. TrexExpress railing
assembly tools are available wherever Trex® railing products are sold.
A: Yes. Your local fencing contractor can assist you with any attachment to masonry.
A: Since Trex Seclusions is made of the same material as Trex® decking, the same cleaning
methods apply.
Cleaning Guide
A: No. Coextruded PVC products, like Trex Escapes, should not be sanded or routed.
A: Yes, TrexTrim can be routed. We suggest leaving the protective film on for cleaner
results.
A: TrexTrim should not be ripped to reduce thickness, but can be ripped to reduce the
width. Use care when fastening, as ripped TrexTrim may require pre-drilling prior
to fastening.
A: For aesthetic reasons TrexTrim should be painted, however it is not necessary for
the structural performance of the component.
A: With help and considerable patience, Trex can be curved with the proper tools and
instructions. See our
Installation Guide.
A: Trex routs beautifully to give extremely crisp edges. Do not rout balusters or 4x4
profiles. We do not recommend routing Trex Brasilia® or Trex Escapes®. Routing will
change the unique surface of this product.
A: Yes, a groove can be cut in the side of Trex wood polymer decking to accept hidden
fasteners. Do not groove Trex Escapes®.
A: Trex products should not be ripped to reduce thickness, but can be ripped to reduce
width. As long as the board can still be installed per the installation instructions
the warranty will be valid. Please use care when fastening ripped boards, as pre-drilling
may be necessary.
A: We do not recommend sanding. Sanding will change the appearance of the Trex material
surface. Using a power washer with greater than 1500 psi and/or applied closer than
12” from the deck surface could damage the decking surface. Any issues related to
the sanding or power washing will not be covered under the Trex warranty.