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Trex is an artificial decking product, made of a combination of plastic resins and wood chips. It is
generally the same size as 5/4" x 6" decking, with the rounded "radius" edge. The main advantage of composite decking is that it is relatively maintainance free. The newer colors are made 90% colorfast, which means they will fade less in the sunlight over time. The original Trex fades to a nice silvery grey color over time, similar to pressure treated lumber. No matter the color, Trex will not split or crack like pressure treated will. If you attach it with screws, it is also possible to countersink or bury the head of the screw in the decking a little, and the decking will eventually cover over the hole somewhat, making the screws less obvious. There are also new screws on the market with a dual thread that install easily and give you a smooth, finished look. |
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Once the Natural has weathered some, then its color evens out to a nice silvery gray. | |
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Weathering does not have the same dramatic effect on the Winchester Gray decking. The color may soften a little, but it will retain most of its color. | |
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Madeira is another of their colorfast products. It will not lose much of its color after weathering, and so will keep its soft brown color rather than gray out like the Natural. | |
Willl stay a deep, rich brown color - 90% Colorfast |
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The Woodland Brown is perhaps the darkest color of the Trex family, and yet will still maintain almost all of its color, even after weathering. |
The newest addition to the Trex line, a softer cedar like color that won't fade over time. |
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Saddle is perhaps the most similar in color to natural cedar. It will not lose its color like cedar, though, and will require far less maintainance. |
