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For centuries, water wreaked havoc on outdoor building materials — splintering docks, warping boats, and turning boardwalks into something that looked like a chewed-up dog toy. Then Trex came along.
Durable. Beautiful. Sustainable. And best of all, 100% submersible. Suddenly, water wasn’t the one winning. Trex was turning the tides with its Performance-Engineered™ marine-grade decking’s ability to stand up to the sun, saltwater, sand and everything else the elements could throw its way. And today, Trex continues to win the battle against water from boat slips to boardwalks and all points in between.
Build for boardwalks.
Since 2010, over 2 million square feet of Trex decking has been installed by TrexPro® contractors on docks in saltwater and freshwater areas. That’s the equivalent of 35 football fields.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, Trex recently installed its largest project 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.
Walking the walk.
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. First steps. First loves. And countless storms that have torn through everything without calling before barging right in.
When Hurricane Sandy roared ashore in 2012, the devastation was staggering. But New Jersey rebuilt. And when it did, they replaced 80% of their boardwalks with Trex decking —because strength matters when it’s more than a boardwalk you’re holding up.
The beauty of Trex decking is in how well it stands up year after year to all of the elements, even the human ones.
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, the Everglades National Park again chose Trex to add another mile of boardwalk over this swampy, subtropical wonder of the world.
From the scorching summer sun to the rainy season when the land is nearly entirely submerged in water, Trex is the only composite decking brand the park trusts to stand up to the elements.
Beats the water and the heat.
Trex engineers don’t just think about conquering water. They’re constantly thinking on their feet — and about yours. Thanks to SunComfortable™ heat-mitigating technology, Trex is making decking that feels every bit as good as it looks. That’s because SunComfortable™ technology keeps Trex deck boards cooler on even the hottest of days.* And with nine colors to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find just the right shade of protection.
*Our 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.
Simply made to be on the water.
There are countless reasons to get out and enjoy life in or around the water. From long strolls on the boardwalk to breathtaking sunsets on the boat dock, there’s simply nothing like it. And with Trex, you can make sure all of those moments are worry-free. With its heat-mitigating technology, 100% submergibility, eco-friendly engineering and 25-, 35- and 50-year limited warranties, you can sit back, relax and soak it all in. To learn more about Trex Performance-Engineered™ marine-grade decking, visit trex.com.
