What is the best, most affordable Trex like substitute?
by Joy
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We are wanting to build a deck. We love the easy maintenance of the TREX but cannot afford it. Is there a knock off brand that is a good quality AND affordable? Thanks!
6 answers
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Rachel's Trash~2~Treasures
on Jun 08, 2018
In my personal opinion, all if that stuff is garbage. It sags and leeches formaldehyde. It's very difficult to work with. You would be better off using lumber and treating it well -
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Russbow
on Jun 08, 2018
Consumers Report did a test on them not to long ago, check the library for the issue -
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Russbow
on Jun 08, 2018
I just saw the first answer. I have had both. Wood, high pressure wash every two years, dry and reseal. Trex, been on since 2005, NO maintenance. NO sag, Its outside on the patio, so I have no idea about the formaldehyde but doubt it serriously. -
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DesertRose
on Jun 08, 2018
We have been looking too, and have not decided on anything for sure, but we have an idea who we might use. Here is what we prefer so far. www.deckbuilder.com is one place we have looked. -
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Carol Marszalek
on Jun 08, 2018
https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiKse3c6MTbAhXEG4EKHQ-4B5cYABAEGgJ5dw&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQeD24S8CRTI-VzqS8Q-i4cXaFZcl2F9HtE7_QK72oiyjSVNU5B-9N4AwCmOB7JUNNCbQIXBOzzKjdl5vBbF5gR09&sig=AOD64_0ZOBei7ExCxSic9yTkwt2boOtpgw&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiroebc6MTbAhUNrFMKHbsaD_0Q0Qx6BAgMEAELowes brand ChoiceDek, composite decking? -
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Candi
on Jun 09, 2018
Just had Trex put in and am loving it!! We had wood and "treated it well" LIKE EVERY 2 YEARS WITH STAIN AND POWER WASHING........EVERY TWO YEARS!!!! We were done. You will enjoy the no maintenance ......
Rachel's Trash~2~Treasures
on Jun 08, 2018
Russbow
on Jun 08, 2018
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