If you're handy around a house, then you've more than likely made or have ideas to start plans on making a deck. Whether it be for your own home or a project for a friend, or even client in some cases, it's best to know the best type of material to work with. This is where we introduce Trex, and no, it's not a giant grumpy prehistoric dinosaur-like we're used to with that name! Trex is a company that specializes in composite deck materials that are much better for deck building projects, and here you'll find out why!

Choosing Trex composite decking materials for your next project is going to save you a lot of hassle in a few different departments. Let's start with what these specific materials are made of. Classic plastic/PVC decking is "lumber" made from 100% plastic, whereas the Trex composite decking is a mix of actual wood lumber and plastic film. The type of plastics used in the Trex materials are typically either polypropylene or polyethylene, both of which pair well with the wood fibers and provide a much stronger, more resilient, and much more stable composite deck lumber than a 100% plastic/PVC version.