Trex Decks Out Docks

100% Submersible, Performance-Engineered™, Marine-Grade Decking

If you thought Trex decking was only for backyards, think again. Over the past three decades, more than two million square feet of Trex composite deck boards have been installed on docks and boardwalks around the world. That’s an area the size of 35 football fields!

Durable. Beautiful. Sustainable. And 100% submersible. Trex Performance-Engineered™, marine-grade decking is ideal for use near water, whether salty or fresh. From decks to docks and boat slips to boardwalks, its ultra-durable, weather-resistant surface can withstand decades of high tides, sand, saltwater splashes and sunscreen without losing its luster.

Built for Boardwalks

With roughly 48 million people visiting the Jersey Shore every summer, it’s safe to say the boardwalks that line the beaches have seen it all, including destructive storms that have torn through everything. When Hurricane Sandy roared ashore in 2012, the devastation was staggering. But New Jersey rebuilt — and when they did, they replaced 80% of their boardwalks with Trex decking — because strength matters when it’s more than a boardwalk you’re holding up.

“After over 10 years, I can say the boardwalk decking has not only exceeded our expectations, but it actually looks like it was just recently installed!” ~ Paul Calabrese, PE, Watermen LLC – Design and construction engineer for New Jersey’s Belmar Boardwalk

Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe is Trex’s largest installation to date — an 8.5-mile-long boardwalk in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, along the Red Sea, which people claim can be seen from outer space.

Engineered for the Everglades

Gators. Crocs. Snakes. And up to 65 inches of rainfall per year! You won’t find a more challenging environment than Florida’s Everglades. This explains why 25 years after Trex was first installed, Everglades National Park once again chose Trex to add another mile of boardwalk over the swampy, subtropical wonder of the world. From the scorching summer sun to the rainy season when the land is nearly entirely submerged in water, they trust Trex to stand up to the elements.

Created for the Coast

With Trex decking, there’s no reason to get salty over saltwater or sun. The proprietary high-performance shell is made to withstand water, wind and all kinds of weather.

The durability of Trex’s wood-alternative decking — which remains hassle-free with no sanding, staining or sealing required — continues to impress fourth-generation winemakers Rob and Lydia Mondavi, who chose Trex back in 2014 for the screened-in deck and dock of their Lowcountry waterfront home in Beaufort, S.C.

Over the past decade, the Trex deck and dock have weathered six hurricanes, foot traffic from countless gatherings and sunset cruises with friends, and the daily wear and tear of two active boys and a Labrador retriever – all the while resisting scratching, stains, warping, splitting, mold, and fading.

“It’s held up beautifully against it all, plus the area’s intense sun and salt air.” ~ Lydia Mondavi.

Speaking of foot traffic, Trex decking feels every bit as good as it looks, thanks to SunComfortable™ heat-mitigating technology. Engineered into the shell of Trex deck boards, this advanced formulation reflects UV rays and keeps boards cooler than other composite decking offerings of a similar color — even on the hottest days.* And with nine colors to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find just the right shade of protection.

“The sun’s UV rays break down traditional wood’s fibers, but Trex withstands UV, and in coastal environments, that’s important.” ~ Robin Lopez, TrexPro and co-owner of Summertime Deck & Dock in Orlando.

Performance-Engineered™, Marine-Grade Decking

Whether kissed by ocean spray, immersed in a quiet lake, or weathering an endless barrage of cannonballing kids, every single Trex board is built to handle whatever nature — or human nature — throws its way. With heat-mitigating technology, 100% submergibility, eco-friendly engineering and 25-, 35- and 50-year warranties, all that’s left to do is sit back, relax and soak it all in.

To learn more about Trex Performance-Engineered™, marine-grade decking, visit trex.com.

*SunComfortable™ products with heat-mitigating technology are designed to be cooler than most other composite decking products of a similar color. Although engineered to be more comfortable, they can still get hot to the touch when direct sunlight and high temperatures converge for extended periods of time. On such days, care should be taken.