Composite Decking

tis · 02-21-2018, 08:48 AM

We had Trex at first and it was very hot on the feet. We have Azek now and I love it. The wood fibers in the Trex also got moldy and it was almost impossible to clean. But I think Azek now has a totally wood free product like Azek.

codeman671 · 02-21-2018, 08:55 AM

We are getting ready to do a seasonal dock after ice out. The builder suggested Trex saddle or just normal cedar. What are peoples thoughts on this? The hotness on the feet that I am hearing is a bit concerning, but is it just par for the course with all of the composites?

Water Camper · 02-21-2018, 09:04 AM

Used Trex for our deck and the decking of our dock. Have not had the same experience as others as far as hot to the feet. Matter of fact have had the opposite experience, find it very comfortable on hot sunny days. Our decking is a light gray.

Hope this helps,
Bill

tis · 02-21-2018, 09:27 AM

I would not get a composite, I would get one that is 100% PVC.

02-21-2018, 09:04 AM	#3
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 451 Thanks: 10 Thanked 207 Times in 89 Posts	Trex Used Trex for our deck and the decking of our dock. Have not had the same experience as others as far as hot to the feet. Matter of fact have had the opposite experience, find it very comfortable on hot sunny days. Our decking is a light gray. Hope this helps, Bill

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02-21-2018, 08:48 AM	#1
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,946 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,493 Times in 1,040 Posts	We had Trex at first and it was very hot on the feet. We have Azek now and I love it. The wood fibers in the Trex also got moldy and it was almost impossible to clean. But I think Azek now has a totally wood free product like Azek.

02-21-2018, 08:55 AM	#2
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,604 Thanks: 223 Thanked 856 Times in 519 Posts	We are getting ready to do a seasonal dock after ice out. The builder suggested Trex saddle or just normal cedar. What are peoples thoughts on this? The hotness on the feet that I am hearing is a bit concerning, but is it just par for the course with all of the composites?

02-21-2018, 09:27 AM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,946 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,493 Times in 1,040 Posts	I would not get a composite, I would get one that is 100% PVC.

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