Trex Transcend Composite Deck
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2017
By:
Sequoia Supply
Categories:
Composite Decking
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Deck Construction
With maintenance factored in, composite
decking costs less over its lifetime than wood does! Modern composite decking
is the best solution for lovers of outdoor living. But do you know the
differences so that you can make the best decision for your family?
It seems like each year a new player enters the game in the low
maintenance, highly durable, engineered composite decking market. inevitably,
one or more may drop out, and the major players are always working on research
and development to advance their products and expand their market share. It can
become terribly confusing when planning your own ideal outdoor oasis.
It is true. A quality composite deck can cost two to three
times more than a pressure treated wood deck. However, it will last two to
three times longer, require no seasonal staining or sealing, be splinter free,
mold resistant, scratch resistant, fade resistant, and stain resistant. The hard-cold
truth is, a wood deck will never look better than the day it’s installed. After
that, it’s a vigorous downhill splitting, cracking, warping, twisting, mold-ridden,
wine stained, maintenance-intense, splintering, nose dive. With maintenance
factored in, composite decking actually costs less over its lifetime than does
wood!
If it fits your budget, style, and color preferences; a quality
composite deck is a home run. Here’s a breakdown of the features and benefits
of our top six composite decking recommendations, in no
particular order.
Trex Transcend Decking
Surface = High
performance proprietary engineered weather resistant shell
Core = Reclaimed wood & recycled
plastics (95% recycled product)
Warranty = 25-Year Limited Residential Fade & Stain Warranty
The world’s #1 decking brand, engineered with unrivaled fade, stain, scratch
and mold resistance. A 95% recycled board (that’s almost the whole thing) makes
you feel about the great outdoors. Recognized as the "Greenest
Decking" brand in Green Builder Media's Reader's
Choice Awards for the seventh straight year. Transcend decking’s deep
wood-grain pattern and luxury colors create a premium, ageless look that leave
other composites in the dust. No sanding. No staining. No painting. No kidding
(Not to mention simple soap-and-water cleanup). Transcend decking maintains its
vibrant color and luxurious finish–come scorching sun or red-wine spill–thanks
to its unyielding, three-side shell protection.
Azek Decking
Surface = Alloy
Armour Technology
Core = Polymer (no wood fibers)
Warranty = Limited 30-year fade
& stain, limited lifetime against material defects, termite & rot
damage
With an enhanced real-wood look and strength backed by Alloy Armour Technology™,
AZEK’s capped polymer decking materials are top of the line in quality and
beauty. AZEK’s teams of scientists and designers have engineered
high-performance decking materials that withstand the test of time and nature
with unparalleled beauty. With AZEK, you’ll be able to forget the drudgery of
staining your deck for protection.
TimberTech Decking
Surface = Composite
Cap
Core = Plastic and Wood Fibers
Warranty = Limited 30-year fade
& stain, material defects, termite & rot damage
Made of plastic and wood fibers and coated with a composite cap, this decking
is more resistant to the elements than traditional wood, and provides added
durability, mold and mildew resistance, and a splinter-free surface. A
practical choice for discerning homeowners, it comes in a variety of colors and
grains, retaining the look and feel of traditional hardwood without the annual
sealing and staining needed for protection.
Fiberon Decking
Surface = Four-sided
PermaTech® surface protection
Core = Recycled wood and plastics
Warranty = 25-year limited stain and
fade and performance warranties
A high-performance, eco-friendly wood alternative, Fiberon decking offers the
warmth and appeal of natural hardwoods without all the time and expense of
maintenance. Choose from a wide range of colors, finishes and options to fit
your style and budget.
Zuri Premium Decking
Surface = Photo-realistic wood-grain print and a clear acrylic
Core = PVC
Warranty = 25-year Color Fastness
Warranty: Color shifting will not exceed five units on the Hunter color scale.
Zuri® Premium Decking by Royal® goes beyond
wood decking by combining the aesthetics of exotic timber while holding its
beauty far longer than any wood could. Which means you get to create a
thoroughly distinguished outdoor environment.
Wolf Serenity Decking
Surface = Patented
ColorWatch™ ASA premium capstock
Core = High quality polymer resins
Warranty = Warranted against
staining and fading for 25 years
Great-Looking. Long-Lasting. Wolf Serenity Decking with ColorWatch™ Technology
is low-maintenance, durable, and available in several styles and popular
colors. Rich colors inspired by natural woods. The Tropical Hardwoods
Collection features Wolf Serenity Decking in bold, rich colors. Wolf Serenity
Decking will not split or rot, does not need to be stained or treated, and is
extremely easy to maintain.
the wrap up
It is important, when choosing your colors, to consider your
deck’s exposure to the sun. If your deck is shaded most of the time (under roof
or in a heavily-wooded location), then a dark color will work if that’s your preference.
If your deck receives hours of direct sunlight, a lighter colored decking is
the right choice for comfort underfoot. Everything that sits in the sun for any
period of time absorbs and releases radiant heat. Composite decking is no
different. The low-maintenance, highly durable, splinter free, and stain
resistant characteristics of composite decking far outweigh a bit of heat and
provide decades of enjoyment with family and friends.