A Trex® composite deck is ready whenever you want to use it. No sanding, staining, or painting here—a little soap and water or a quick power washing is all the maintenance Trex requires. Wood decks take constant care. Trex composite decking is more durable and longer lasting. When you look at all Trex has to offer, wood decking begins to feel like signing up for a second job.
Redwood, Pressure-Treated Lumber and Cedar
Needs seasonal painting, staining or sealing
Becomes a safety hazard when it rots, splits and splinters
Fades and stains easily, showing every spill and scuff
Insects can cause extensive structural damage
Contributes to deforestation, cutting down trees that local wildlife depend on for food and shelter