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Trex decking is made from 95% recycled materials, including reclaimed wood and sawdust as well as recycled plastic from many common household items, such as the plastic overwrap on packaging for paper towels and toilet paper, dry cleaner bags, newspaper bags, grocery and shopping bags.
Is Trex decking PVC or composite?
Although Trex contains plastic, it’s a composite decking material. As a result, you get the the eye-catching look of rich wood with the durability of a composite. Backed by a 25-year limited warranty, it’s environmentally friendly and designed to remain free of rotting, splitting, splintering, insect damage.
What are the problems with Trex decking?
Many Trex deck owners have complained of flaking, deterioration and even in extreme cases virtual disintegration of their Trex decks. It seems that under some conditions the coating seal placed on Trex composite decking can fail, exposing it to the elements.
Is Trex better than wood?
The composite material is touted as superior to traditional wooden decking because it is resistant to weather, needs less maintenance and is stain-proof. With a Trex deck, you can wipe up the blemish with a wet paper towel and the surface is as good as new. Natural decking tends to splinter over time; composites don’t.
Is Trex a PVC?
Lastly, is Trex decking which is a little bit different from the other PVC decking materials. This is because, instead of being pure PVC, Trex is a combination of reclaimed wood and plastic. Both ingredients have their role, whereby the plastic improves the wood’s resistance to water and insect damage.
Does Trex get moldy?
Mold will not affect the structural performance of Trex decking. In order to form visible colonies, mold needs food, moisture, and temperatures between 40 and 90° F. Trex decking is not a food source for mold, but can collect food in the form of dirt and debris such as the overflow from flowerpots and gutters.
What are the disadvantages of composite decking?
Cons of Composite Decking A pricey alternative to wood. Durability comes at a cost, as composite decking is more expensive than wood. Composites aren’t natural. Composite decks aren’t completely maintenance free. You’ll need to comparison shop.
Does composite decking mold?
Composite decking is a man-made synthetic mixture of ‘wood flour’ and plastics which are highly susceptible to mold. The finely ground ‘wood flour’ become a veritable Petri dish for mold. Mold gets into the crevices of composite decking and clings to the fine wood particles and has a very difficult time getting out.
Does composite decking attract rats?
The simple answer is NO – in isolation, garden decking does not ‘attract’ rats and there are several easy things you can do to deter rats from your garden. Rats are attracted to readily available sources of food and water – the most common example being the abundance of spilled nuts or seeds from bird feeders.
Is Trex decking worth the money?
Yes, composite materials on decking and trim are worth the money. The labor to install composite is the same as the labor to install wood, which will rot and require a lot of maintenance. Sun beaming on the wood deck and foot traffic also is very damaging to wood.
Why is Trex decking so expensive?
The first reason why composite decking is expensive is that they’re not an expenditure. Composite decking materials are designed to be resistant to mold, mildew, and rot. There’s no chance of any bug damage. It may be a hefty price upfront, but it does end up saving you a ton of money in the long run.
Is Trex maintenance free?
Demand for environmentally friendly, virtually maintenance-free Trex composite decking grows every year. Demand for environmentally friendly, virtually maintenance-free Trex composite decking grows every year.
Is composite decking slippery when wet?
Composite decks are not slippery even when there is water on the surface. The problem, however, is when there is an accumulation of both ice and water on your composite decking. Aside from being the cause of accidents, ice, and the removal of it, can cause some damage to your patio.
Which is better PVC or composite decking?
PVC is much harder and more scratch resistant than composite decking, which is good news if you have a large dog or heavy patio furniture. All these benefits don’t come cheap, however: PVC decking will cost you about $10 per sq. ft. Some companies offer a limited lifetime warranty.
What is the lightest composite decking?
Lighter Composite Material Bamboo. 31-53 lbs/ft 3 (500-850 kg/m 3 ) LongLeaf Pine. 41 lbs/ft 3 (650 kg/m 3 ).
Which is better vinyl or composite decking?
When comparing artificial decking materials, PVC comes out on top as the deck boards that are less susceptible to the scratches that damage composite boards. Plus, while any material left in the sun will show fading, vinyl is also better protected against color fading than composite. More resistant to color fading.
Why is my composite deck turning white?
Probably the first thing a homeowner will notice is white spots on the deck. These are exposed wood particles bleached by the sun and rain. This is a sure sign that the deck’s seal has been damaged.
Does Trex warp in sun?
Composite decking is fade resistant, but it may fade over time in strong sunlight.
Can you put bleach on Trex decking?
By far, one of the worst products you can use (and is often recommended) on your composite deck is Chlorine Bleach. Chlorine Bleach has been proven to kill bacteria and viruses on non-porous surfaces, but has not been proven effective in killing mold from porous surfaces, such as composite decking.
