Trex Decking Most Popular Questions&Answers Pt.1 of 2

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What is the cost difference between Redwood and Trex?

Trex is approximately 1-1/2 - 2 times more, less when you consider stain.

Cost and Maintenance.  Trex is about double the price of redwood decking. 

Maintenance is easy. 

To Buy Trex  Check at lumber yards  and home depot for availability. 

You can call 1-800-BUY-TREX for the dealer or contractor nearest you.

What is Trex made of and is it safe?made of?

Trex is very safe to walk on even when wet.  It is made from recycled products

from  Relaimed wood fibers and recycled plastic.

Do I want to paint it?

You can paint it but why?  The purpose of it is to not have to paint a surface

over and over yearly or semi yearly.

What about the need to build the deck and cement the posts in?

Yes. 

Jjoist hangers for my trex deck?

Yes use them on the deck framing, its best to do..

Fastening the deck Boards, What are my options?

Screws,  use the proper outdoor screws- high quality.  Pre drilling a hole

 is not necessary if using self tapping deck srews.  Although when near

the edges of boards that may have been cut out such as around a deck

rail 4x4, it's best to drill a piot hole before screwing into the board.   The other

 option is to use  hidden fasteners or clips  .  See deck fastener options 

What is an average proper step rise?

Usually 8" high and 10" across.

How about for support  of  a hot tub?

Yes, but with proper pre planning. Might be best to acquire professional help 

to make sure the under framing is strong enough to support a hot tub.  Make

sure you find out how much gallons will be in the hot tube and the final weight 

of said hot tub and water.

How often would I have to seal/stain  wood deck?

Most paint manufacturers will recommend 1-2 years, preferably each year.

It's best to use an oil stain product such as Cabot's stain, or  an Armstrog oil. 

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