Replacing severely damaged boards seems to be the only remedy. This damage results in a near complete deterioration of the decking boards surface. It seems that under some conditions the coating seal placed on Trex composite decking can fail, exposing it to the elements. Many Trex deck owners have complained of flaking, deterioration and even in extreme cases virtual disintegration of their Trex decks. And by constant cleaning we mean more than just a simple sweeping or spraying with a hose.ĭepending on the type of Trex decking you choose and the color, regular scrubbing with a soft brush, soap and water may be needed.
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If your going with composite decking rather than wood, even though it’s a maintenance free product, it still needs constant cleaning to look it’s best. Dirt clings to composite decking more so than wood and it stands out a lot more too. Trex Cleaning Complaints Are CommonĬleaning complaints are fairly common problems with Trex decking that are actually an issue with all types of composite decking. After the deck dries, the dirt footprints remain.” Says Selka of Dublin, OH. I have scrubbed on knees, power washed the deck three times and followed the customer service step by step instructions with no success. However, after installation, I realized that it is more difficult to remove dirt footprints off the Trex decking than off of regular wood decks. “I was lured by the durability and lack of maintenance as advertised. The only time I needed to scrub anything was when I’d spill something greasy.” Says Marnie of Corning, CA. I could just go out and sweep most of the dirt off and hose most everything else. My old wooden deck was painted and lasted 30 years. So the only way to keep the deck clean is to scrub it with warm soapy water every time it gets dirt on it. “As my dogs walked across the deck, it left paw prints, which I immediately tried to sweep and then simply hose off, without success. Cleaning with a soft bristle brush and warm soapy water per the cleaning instructions and waiting for it to dry still doesn’t clean it. Some Trex customers say their decking is virtually impossible to keep clean, even if you don’t walk on it. Although many homeowners still have older style decking. Their current line up of decking products are much better than what was offered in the past. **** Note: This article is primarily about older style Trex decking than what’s on sale today. Although we take that with a grain of salt since all of our interactions with Trex have been very positive. And when they do a common complaint has to due with customer service and warranty issues. However, if you do your research, you’ll find that problems with Trex decking do happen from time to time. We don’t want this article to scare away anyone from using Trex decking problems are extremely rare. Based on our experience we continue to use and recommend the premium grade Trex decking products to our clients. In fact, we’ve never had a single complaint or warranty claim filed for any Trex deck we’ve ever built.
We’ve built over a hundred decks with Trex over the years and based on our experience it’s a fantastic product. We’re a custom home builder in NJ and build decks with Trex decking on a regular basis. So, what are the biggest problems with Trex decking, and what can you do about them?
Now it seems more people are becoming dissatisfied with the longevity and quality of Trex products. Going public in 1999, Trex has become the world’s largest manufacturer of wood alternative decking products offering the industry’s widest array of composite deck products, which are available in more than 40 countries around the world. Since that time Trex has diligently worked to revise, expand, and perfect their line of composite decking products. In 1996 Trex launched its line of composite decking products to rave reviews and revolutionized the decking industry.
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