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Trex has long been a leader in the outdoor design and composite decking space. Their existing lines of decking are among the most popular in the world and now they have added to an already elite lineup of colors. Trex Transcend is Trex’s top line of decking that comes with 8 different color options, it is one of the most scratch resistant and durable composite deck boards out there. With the addition of Transcend Lineage Trex seeks to bu...

Screwing deck boards down is the most obvious part building a deck, even people who cant build know that the boards need to be fastened down. What many don’t know is that there are options to how it can be done. Fasten Master offers homeowners and builders two primary methods of screws that deliver very different looking finished products. It can be difficult to differentiate the two by name, Fasten Master offers the Cortex Hidden F...

A good-looking deck is so important to all homeowners who have one. An essential component to the finished appearance is having a seamless and smooth looking surface to the entire deck and each individual deck board. This is what Trex Hideaway Universal Hidden Fasteners provides. Made for Trex grooved deck boards, hidden fasteners attach the board to the joist with no visible screw heads showing on the surface. This means that your...

What are Trex hidden fasteners? They help install any Trex grooved boards to the joists with no visible screw heads on the surface. When installed they provide a precise consistent spacing between the deck boards. Glass-filled nylon helps add more durability to the fasteners, adding in a stainless-steel screw for easy installation. Being mad from these materials makes them longer lasting and made to withstand any weather conditions. Small spac...

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...