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Trex Deck in Wooded Backyard Is The Best Composite Decking Brand

The Trex Warranty: How Long Is It and What Does It Cover?

What is the warranty on Trex decking, railing, and lights? Let’s dive into it. I know your eyes are already starting to glaze over because warranties aren’t the most exciting topic. But we’re going to make this as quick and painless as possible, I promise. We’ll break down the Trex warranty information in easy-to-read sections that cover the need-to-know details

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The 5 Types of Trex Decking: What Are the Differences?

There are five lines or types of Trex Decking, all of which can transform your outdoor space into the yard of your dreams where you’ll happily spend your days.  But what’s the difference between these Trex decking options? And are they all the same quality?  Like most things in life, Trex classifies their levels of decking as: Trex Signature®: Distinctively

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Canton Michigan Trex Deck Build with stone veneer outdoor kitchen

What Does “Maintenance-Free Decking” Really Mean?

Are you thinking about a new composite deck, but wondering if a maintenance-free deck really is free from ALL maintenance? When the term “maintenance-free” decking first came out years ago, manufacturers, suppliers, and builders all used this common marketing term. And while capped composite decking is still and always will be considered by many as zero maintenance, the legal teams of

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Deck Financing

6 Financing Options For Your New Deck or Patio

Thinking about extending your home, adding to your living space, building a new backyard retreat? The good news is, it’s easy to answer the “but how do I pay for it?” question! There are many financing options available to homeowners for building a deck or patio and improving their lifestyle, while also adding value to their property. Adding a deck

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What is Capped Composite Decking?

Capped composite decking is a mix of recycled wood fibers and recycled plastics such as recycled plastic shopping bags. In fact, a 500 square foot capped composite deck is made up of over 140,000 recycled plastic bags. The decking boards are then capped with a plastic covering that resembles real wood, and which resists mold, staining, and fading. The process

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Deck that collapsed fell off the side of a house where it was ledgered

Why You Need a Permit When Building a Deck

If you are considering a new deck, you may be asking yourself, “Is a permit required when building a deck?” The short answer is, “Yes.” Building a deck in Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. legally requires a building permit. There are also other compelling reasons, beyond building department legalities, for getting a permit before construction begins. Going through the

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Trex vs Wood

Capped Composite: The New Alternative to Wood Decking

When it comes to adding a deck to your home, you have multiple options to use for your “decking” material, or the top visible layer of a deck. Composite and wooden decks remain the two most popular options, but which is “better”? Which should you have installed for your new deck? Composite vs Wood Decking Early generation composites for decking

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How To Easily Inspect Your Own Deck

Inspecting your own deck might seem like a daunting task designated only for professionals. Rest assured we will show you how to easily inspect your own deck for structural damage, cracks, and general weakness.   As decks age, they can frequently become structurally unsound and not safe. Decks with rotting framing members, spongy deck planking, and inadequate lateral bracing can

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