Frequently Asked Questions

Trex composite decking, railing and fencing products are made from a unique combination of reclaimed wood and recycled polyethylene (plastic grocery bags, dry cleaning bags, stretch film), giving you the best qualities of both materials. The plastic shields the wood from moisture and insect damage, so there's no rotting or splintering. The wood protects the plastic from UV damage and gives your deck a solid, natural feel. Note: Trex Escapes is made from 100% PVC materials.

Trex composite materials are made from post-consumer and/or post-industrial reclaimed plastic and scrap wood, which would otherwise end up in landfills. The reclaimed plastic comes primarily from grocery bags and stretch film, and the scrap wood is from woodworking manufacturers. Note: Trex Escapes is made from 100% PVC materials.

Trex products offer superior durability and performance that you can't get from wood. Trex products won’t rot, warp or splinter, and they never require staining or painting to maintain their great looks. Trex products are incredibly safe for the whole family – they don’t contain any harmful chemicals and the decking boards are slip resistant, meeting ADA codes. And last but not least, Trex offers design flexibility and creative freedom that wood just can’t match. You can bend and curve Trex to create unique designs, and you can mix and match colors and finishes for a one-of-a-kind custom look.

Trex Decking, Railing and Fencing products should be disposed with normal construction debris or household waste. Trex Artisan Series Railing® should NOT be burned due to its material composition.

Use our dealer locator to find Trex near you.

Trex products are engineered and manufactured to deliver superior durability, ease of maintenance and great looks for many years – something wood can’t do. Our unique formulation and manufacturing process make that possible. 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. And because you’ll never have to sand, stain or paint it, Trex provides an outstanding value over the life of your deck or fence. Clean it once a year and you’re done.

Because Trex never rots or warps, painting and staining will never be required. 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.

Trex offers a wide array of decking, railing and fencing products. See our Product overview page.

See our colors page and our profiles page.

No

You can find samples at your local dealer, Home Depot, Lowe’s or ask your contractor.

Please contact your local dealer, Home Depot, Lowe’s or your contractor for pricing. Pricing varies by region.

Ground contact, Benches, Planters, chairs, picnic tables, truck beds, Patio, Porch, Docks, Boardwalks, Arbors, Landscape Edging

Trex passes ADA wet and dry requirements for horizontal walking surfaces.

In an independent study, Trex was comparable in surface temps to pressure treated boards. Under intense sun, temperatures ranged from 158F for pressure-treated wood to 158-166F for Trex depending upon the color. Darker colors will be hotter than the lighter colors with Woodland Brown, Cayenne and Madeira holding the most heat.

Trex Hideaway hidden fasteners use the highest quality stainless steel. Salt water environments, seasonal changes, and extreme cold are no problem for the Trex Hideaway hidden fastener. Snow removal is made easier with the absence of emerging fasteners on the surface. The tabs, of the fastener that hold the deck boards down have more than twice the horizontal surface area than decking screws. Excellent hold down strength is one of the Trex Hideaway hidden fastener's strongest attributes.

No — The fasteners are constructed of high quality Stainless Steel. This material will ensure a long life even in harsh environments.

Any dealer that carries Trex Decking has the ability to sell Trex Hideaway hidden deck fasteners.

Contact the retail outlet where you purchased your product. They should be able to order you the missing piece.

Yes. Always check your local building codes for requirements.

See our Link to the Care & Cleaning section.

See use our fencing dealer locator to find Trex near you.

Once the posts have been set, it takes 10 minutes to put up an 8-foot section. See our fencing installation instructions.

You can build to any height up to 8 ft.

Posts are 8 ft from center to center of post.

Yes. Typically a fencing installer refers to "racking". Our product can be "racked" therefore; it can be assembled on uneven surfaces.

Saddle

Select dealers can build gates. Typically they come in 3ft, 4ft and 6ft sizes.

Trex Fence is stick built, meaning a damaged or defaced section can easily be repaired by replacing individual pieces.

Yes. Everything is sold separately.

It includes the following:

• 1 post
• 2 bottom rails
• 1 steel insert
• 19 pickets
• 1 top rails
• 4 brackets
• 1 post cap.

Yes. Our dealers use steel brackets that they bolt into the cement and then they sleeve the bracket with a fence post.

Yes. Our dealers use steel brackets that they bolt into the cement and then they sleeve the bracket with a fence post.

Soap, hot water and a stiff bristle brush are all that is needed. You can also use a deck wash. Trex does not recommend pressure washing.

We have done 3rd party testing that has shown an improvement with Trex Seclusions Privacy Fencing as a sound barrier.

Trex can be bent with the proper tools and instructions. See our Installation Guide.

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 these products.

Yes a groove can be cut in the side of Trex to accept "biscuit" type hidden fasteners. Trex boards can also be routed on the edges.

Yes, but the ripped board will not be covered under the Trex Warranty.

Trex can be bent with the proper tools and instructions. See our Installation Guide.

We do not recommend sanding. Sanding will change the appearance of the Trex material surface. Any issues related to the sanding will not be covered under the Trex Warranty.

Glue cannot be used as a primary fastener. You can use Construction Adhesive or Gorilla Glue along with fasteners.