Trex is
Fast Becoming America’s Favorite Deck
Product
What do you get when you cross a grocery bag
with waste wood?
These two common by-products combine in a
unique and environmentally sound way to form
what is called Trex® wood-polymer composite.
The product is fast becoming one of the most
popular materials for building a deck in
America.
Trex Company, Inc., the largest manufacturer
of alternative decking lumber in North
America, turns millions of pounds of
recycled and reclaimed plastic and waste
wood each year into Trex decking and
railing. The company estimates that it
receives about 50 percent of the recycled
grocery bags available on the market and
approximately 300 million pounds of hardwood
sawdust each year, materials that would
normally end up in a landfill.
Environmental kudos aside, Trex decking and
railing is a recognized performer. The
latest in Trex offerings could easily be
mistaken for an advertisement for popular
performance art or an invitation to the
latest in modern sculpture or painting.
Words like flexibility, whimsy, color,
pattern, curves and texture aptly describe
the newest in Trex products and features.
Bend & Curve It
Because of the plastic element incorporated
with wood, Trex decking and railing can bend
and curve to practically any design. To
achieve this novel approach in deck
construction, the builder, contractor or
do-it-yourselfer heats Trex decking so that
it forms curves and rounded edges for the
deck floor, stairs and railings. Decks come
alive with artistic designs, shapes and
patterns. Although a TrexPro™ contractor can
help you customize your own pattern and
design, there are several popular patterns
Trex uses to not only create visual
interest, but to distinguish one zone from
the other within a larger deck. Try a
“Sunburst” pattern to convey warmth and
welcome or “Herringbone” for a more
traditional and classic look. For a little
whimsy, inlay a few zigzags, wavy curls or
geometric shapes. For more ideas on playful
patterns you can create with Trex decking,
see a deck specialist at Northville Lumber.
Personal Style
Trex also recently announced a new and
distinct collection of color and texture
choices for Trex decking and railing. Trex
Origins™ combines colors, curves and
patterns with a smooth surface; Trex
Brasilia™ for the exotic look and shades of
hardwood. Trex Brazilia comes in two rich
colors: Cayenne and Burnished Amber. Another
popular option is Trex Accents™, a
reversible board with woodgrain texture on
one side and a smooth surface on the other.
Trex Origins™ comes in five colors: Natural,
Winchester Grey, Saddle, Madeira and
Woodland Brown. Trex Accents is available in
four colors: Winchester Grey, Saddle,
Madeira and Woodland Brown.
Mix and Match Colors
Another recent Trex innovation is the option
to creatively manipulate color to fashion
depth and interest in your deck. Try mixing
Madeira with Winchester Grey for a striking
pattern, or choose one color for Trex
decking and another for the railing. Pick a
shade of Trex that complements or accents
the exterior of your home, or pick one to
match or blend with the home’s siding.
Trex decking and railing is a true
value-added feature for residential or
commercial decking. It features unmatched
good looks and longevity, will never rot,
crack or splinter and is insect resistant.
Trex never needs painting or staining for
protection and it is the only decking lumber
of its kind to be code-listed by the
nation’s three major building code agencies.
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