Trex Decking Most Popular Questions&Answers Pt2.

What happens when Trex gets Wet, Will I slip?

Whether wet or dry, Trex is a stable, slip-resistant surface. It is also compliant with the American's with Disabilities Act scoring adequately on their various tests.

Will Trek absorb any moisture?

AlthoughTrex is also made of plastic materials,  and the other half from wood, which will absorb moisture to some extent.

How about Trex performance in cold weather?

Not a problem, it reacts fine with even extreme cold weather.

What is Trex like in hot weather?

Trex performs well in hot weather. Another reason to follow the gapping instructions closely to allow for expansion in summer or winter.

 Can I use Trex on the ground?

Not advisable. Not to be used for edging and landscape.

How about the fire rating for Trex?

For railing and decking it's rated as Class C sometimes known as Class 3. Which means it burns similar to wood in combustion.  Alos-, Trex products have been found to be no more toxic than wood products.

Are Trex Products accepted by Local Building Departments?

Yes-residential and commercial in the US and Canada. Trex  is listed with the International Code Council Evaluation Service ICC ESR-1190 which covers BOCA, UBC, IBC, IRC and SBC codes.

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