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So, what is Trex Protect? It’s a tape that is used for the joist, beam, and rim joist to help prevent rot and wood decay. This is important to have because the spacing in between each deck board allows water to fall through the deck. However, the wood below the decking like the joists, beams, and rim joists are left exposed to the elements. Having this tape will eliminate splitting from freezing and thawing, additionally seals deck fasteners a...

Summer is here and it’s bringing the nice weather. This means more time being in the outdoors spending time with friends and family. It’s time to look into some quality outdoor furniture that will last year-round. Trex Outdoor Furniture offers three different types of outdoor future such as Adirondack Chairs, Rocking Chairs, and Deep Seating. Within these three types of furniture there are even more options of styling of chairs along with colo...

Let’s start with what is a Pergola. A pergola is an open and grid design that offer in more sunlight than a gazebo. They’re great for creating a nice outdoor space and now are becoming more customizable. Generally, pergolas are made from cedar wood; opposed to Trex which makes there pergola’s out of aluminum or aluminum reinforced PVC. Using these materials makes them lighter and longer lasting. Not to mention Trex offers a variety of options...

Top 5 reasons 1.Added value to your home One of the best things a new deck can do for your home is bring added value to it. A new deck can recoup up to 75% of its value when re-selling, this is dependent on the type of deck and location of the home. If the plan is to build and flip the home immediately, a cheaper wood deck may be the way to go. If that is not the plan, then the best added value would be a composite deck. Comp...

The biggest con facing a buyer is the high initial cost of Trex, it is a more expensive material than wood and so initial sticker shock can deter a lot of potential buyers. Another con is that not all deck builders have experience building Trex decks, they are not the same as a wood deck, so it is important to talk to a builder that has Trex experience. With these in mind, it is also important think about the future of the deck and its ad...