We recommend Azek over most other deck manufacturers including Trex. Pressure treated, cedar, redwood, and even ipe do not compare to Azek’s pvc product in terms of maintenance and longevity. Azek only requires simple washing with a hose a few times a year. Azek’s only downfall is mosquito repellant and sunscreen which can modify the top layer of colorant. This is easily avoided by applying sunscreen and mosquito repellant off of the deck surface. If a discoloration occurs due to these products, the original color can be brought back with basic maintenance.
it is always really going to come down to preference, myself i would prefer wood over trex, quality isn’t really the issue, either is perfectly fine,
I’ve used Trex in the past and will never use it again. It may be fine in a dry climate but in a high humidity climate that freezes and thaws i would not recommend it. I have witnessed it completely tear framing apart and out of the hangers. In short it moves way too much. Expansion and contraction is way off the chart. If you value your home try Azek it holds up VERY well under the most extreme conditions.
interesting to hear about Trex in humid climates. is this a well-known issue with Trex?
for many years I was old school and thought treated wood was the way to go. Then I did a few Ipe (iron wood) decks and thought that was the best. About 10 years ago I did my first Trex deck and started to shift my thinking. Now for decking Trex is my preferred choice. Not a fan of their railing system but a Trex deck with PVC railing is definitely the way to go.
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I’ve had trex on my last two homes and have loved it. Sometimes local regulation will not allow you to use Trek (the case of my current place) but if you can use it I would.
how come they don’t allow Trex?