Natural Weathering

Because of its wood content, natural color shifts do occur in Trex products. Twelve to sixteen weeks of exposure to sunlight and rain are typically required for Trex to achieve its faded color. This process is completely harmless to Trex products and does not affect the durability.

The "after weathering" color of Trex may be different from the colors shown in the Trex Color Palette guide. There may also be color variation between boards. This is normal and gives Trex its distinctive look and character.

The weathering process may be accelerated in dry areas by periodically wetting down the deck using a garden hose. Areas in heavy shade, or vertical components such as posts and baluters, may take considerably longer to fade.

Trex Transcend^® offers an unparalleled 25-year limited fade & stain warranty. Transcend products will not change more than 5 Delta E (CIE) units (virtually imperceptible to the eye) for decades of enduring beauty.

Trex Escapes^® is engineered with revolutionary cellular PVC technology and will not weather at the same rate or degree of change as other Trex products. Escapes will gradually lighten over a prolonged period of time.