| If you are building a deck on your home, you have | | | | seen it, you should investigate it before automatically |
| probably heard of "TREX" deck. If you haven't, it is a | | | | deciding on a redwood deck. Not only is it better for |
| fairly new material to the deck building world, which is | | | | the environment, but it is actually a better product |
| made of wood polymer and easy to care for. You | | | | that is affordable and doesn't require maintenance. |
| don't have to seal it or worry about rot the way you | | | | There are vinyl or plastic composition decking |
| do with natural wood decking. Many composite | | | | materials on the market to consider that might be |
| materials are being made into decking material, | | | | cheaper than TREX, but the formulation of TREX |
| including recycled wood products. It is estimated that | | | | decks has been proven for long-lasting durability, |
| almost 80 percent of new deck construction is being | | | | which is want you want for your deck. |
| done with TREX easy care decking, and only about 5 | | | | Most decking contractors are familiar with the new |
| percent are being constructed of redwood, which | | | | TREX decking and will be able to show you samples |
| used to be some of the most popular. | | | | of your choices. The decking gives the appearance |
| Because of environmental concerns and the high cost | | | | of a wood deck without the hassle of the upkeep. |
| of wood products, many homeowners have | | | | Obviously, there are going to be some people that |
| considered TREX decking the best of both worlds. It | | | | just want a redwood deck, but they are no longer |
| is better for the economy since it is composed of | | | | the majority. For the most durable deck, most people |
| wood particles, shavings and other things that might | | | | are choosing TREX over the redwood decks, even |
| be considered waste and mixed with polymer to | | | | though there are many grades of redwood available. |
| make a strong and durable product that requires little | | | | Brazilian redwood is a popular redwood for decks, but |
| care, unlike wood decking. It is better for the | | | | can be more expensive than other deck choices and |
| redwoods and a more durable product. Most TREX | | | | harder to get. |
| decks come with a 25 year warranty against splitting, | | | | When you are considering a deck for your home, |
| rotting and checking. | | | | you should build one that is large enough to entertain |
| With redwood decking, you have to keep it sealed, | | | | your family. You should consider fifteen square feet |
| or it will turn a grayish brown to preserve itself. Most | | | | per person, minimum. A deck that is big enough to |
| people think the weather makes a deck look older, | | | | serve as an outside living space can add value to |
| which is the reason they have opted for TREX, | | | | your home and give you years of enjoyment. Be |
| besides the maintenance issues. While redwood is a | | | | sure and get as big of a deck as you can afford and |
| hardwood that is natural insect and rot resistant, it is | | | | your home or yard will accommodate. A deck is a |
| more vulnerable than a composite decking. | | | | good investment for your home and one that will add |
| Because of the obvious advantages of TREX | | | | to resale value, if it is in good condition, TREX or |
| decking, it is often the choice, hands-down, in today's | | | | redwood. |
| deck construction. If you have not heard of it or | | | | |