Composite Decking = Summertime Fun
Enjoy your summer with TREX®
I asked the experts at Mans Lumber to write this article about composite decks - a big topic as we get into summertime. Mans is the #1 Trex retailer in Michigan. If your deck is in need of replacement, or you are considering a new one, this article is for you. - Adam
Submitted by Doug Mans, Mans Lumber & Millwork
There's nothing like spending time outdoors…and with summer just around the corner, now is the time to think about your own backyard. Trex® believes life's best moments happen right in our own backyards. So they have invented the idea of high-performance wood alternatives for precisely these moments.
What is Trex?
Trex is the leading brand of alternative decking, railing, fencing, and trim products designed to maximize your outdoor living experience. Trex composite products are made of a unique combination of wood and plastic fibers. Trex gets its plastic and wood fibers from reclaimed or recycled resources including sawdust and used pallets from woodworking operations, and recycled plastic grocery bags from all over the country.
Trex decking, railing and fencing have all the natural beauty of wood, but leave behind the rotting and splintering. You won't miss the splinters and neither will your feet. With Trex, your deck is a breeze to maintain, so you'll spend more time relaxing on your deck instead of working on it. What's more, Trex products won't just improve the look of your home—they'll improve the value. And Trex has been in backyards for over 16 years, the longest record of proven performance in the industry. So go ahead. Kick off your shoes and make yourself at home...outside.
Environmentally Friendly
Trex is made from recycled materials, reducing the impact of waste products on the environment. The same process they use to make their products is also environmentally responsible. Trex is made from about 50 percent recycled and reclaimed plastic, and 50 percent reclaimed wood. These materials would otherwise go unused in landfills. Trex is committed to using sustainable materials and green manufacturing processes.
Design
Everything you need to plan and design your new and improved backyard can be found on the Trex website. They provide a virtual library of photos, ideas and tips of all their decking, railing and fencing products to make it easy to create an outdoor living space that truly matches your style and needs. Visit www.trex.com/design to start designing your new deck.
Installation
One of the most important elements of building with Trex decking, railing or fencing is the right contractor. If you decide to hire one, we suggest you contact a few of them – and ask each potential contractor the following questions:
- Have you built with Trex before?
- How long have you been in business?
- How many decks and/or fences have you built?
- Do you have a business license?
- Do you have the proper liability insurance?
- Do you have references?
- Most contractors will only give good references. When you call on their past clients, be sure to ask:
- Would you hire them again?
- Did you like their personality?
- How did you get along?
- Was the job completed to your satisfaction?
- Most contractors will only give good references. When you call on their past clients, be sure to ask:
For more product information, visit www.trex.com. For sales and installation information, visit www.namans.com or call 1-800-TRY-MANS.