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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 their 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 balusters, may take considerably longer to fade.

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.

Trex Contours^®
	Winchester Grey Contours starts out in varying shades of grey and weathers to deep rich grey hues when exposed to sunlight and water.
	Madeira Contours is a reddish brown and weathers slightly while maintaining its reddish brown hue.
	Saddle Contours is a deep tan and weathers slightly while maintaining its rich tones.

Trex Brasilia^®
	Burnished Amber Brasilia has subtle variations of tan and rich brown which will slightly lighten while maintaining the pattern and shadings.
	Cayenne Brasilia is a variegated deep red and black which weathers slightly to warmer hues.
	Espresso Brasilia is a variegated deep brown and black which weathers slightly to warmer hues.

Trex Accents^®
	Winchester Grey Accents starts out in varying shades of grey and weathers to deep rich grey hues when exposed to sunlight and water.
	Saddle Accents is a deep tan and weathers slightly while maintaining its rich tones.
	Madeira Accents is a reddish brown and weathers slightly while maintaining its reddish brown hue.
	Woodland Brown Accents is a dark brown and weathers very slightly.

Trex Accents^®: Fire Defense™
	Winchester Grey Accents starts out in varying shades of grey and weathers to deep rich grey hues when exposed to sunlight and water.
	Saddle Accents is a deep tan and weathers slightly while maintaining its rich tones.

Trex Origins™
	Winchester Grey Origins starts out in varying shades of grey and weathers to deep rich grey hues when exposed to sunlight and water.
	Saddle Origins is a deep tan and weathers slightly while maintaining its rich tones.

Trex Escapes™
	Acorn Escapes is a rich, medium brown that lightens very little over an extended period of time while maintaining its rich look.
	Sahara Escapes is a natural tan color that lightens very little over an extended period of time while maintaining its natural look.
	Pewter Escapes is a deep, rich grey that lightens very little over an extended period of time while maintaining its deep look.