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[Mom2Dogs]

TREX decking....Has anyone used this prodcut?  We have a side walk that we are 'thinking' about covering up with the TREX product....in our backyard.

If you have it, pros and cons?  We would need to go overtop the existing sidewalk, well that is the plan if we go forward.  We prefer to not have the expense of tearing up the existing walkway.

thanks

[SilleeMee]

I have a TREX deck and I love it. Once in a while I take a deck brush and scrub it clean. I think it's amazing stuff. The color I chose is 'Rope Swing' b/c it's their lightest shade and I wanted a color that would not get hot in the sun. I have a dog and she walks on the deck.

Besides being no-maintenance, I love how easy it is to remove snow from TREX. It glides right off, no sticking.

[Mom2Dogs]

@SilleeMee    Thanks, I wish I would have thought about this product when we had the sidewalk installed years ago.   Keeping the sidewalk clean is an issue, I know it's outside but I know the TREX would look cleaner.

We have our projects scheduled for this year but I am going to get quotes to see what it will cost....maybe I can swing it for next year.

[SilleeMee]

@Mom2Dogs 

What a wonderful idea to have a TREX sidewalk! It would be so easy to clean. Do you get snow there?

[rockygems123]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

TREX decking....Has anyone used this prodcut?  We have a side walk that we are 'thinking' about covering up with the TREX product....in our backyard.

If you have it, pros and cons?  We would need to go overtop the existing sidewalk, well that is the plan if we go forward.  We prefer to not have the expense of tearing up the existing walkway.

thanks

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@Mom2Dogs 

Have used Trex in two separate new construction houses needing landscaping and can't think of a single downside.  Cleans up well, no splintering and doesn't fade, looks good.

We have extreme weather in Colorado and wood takes a beating. 

I've heard that it is harder to install than wood and it is more expensive - or at least was, not sure with the skyrocketing prices of wood if that's still the case. 

[1tuffcookie]

I think the biggest con is the cost.  Prices for the materials and installation have significantly increased compared to what they were 4-5 years ago.

[SilleeMee]

Each of the composite decking manufacturers have their own fasteners. Fasteners are the hardware pieces used to connect each plank down onto the frame beneath and also to each other. There are no screws or nails on the top-side except for the very outer perimeter planks where those need to be secured down onto the wood frame below. It's a very clean and seamless look.

[Mom2Dogs]

@SilleeMee   Hmmm, the fasteners needing to be attached to wood, might be an issue, the added wood might raise the height to much.

[mspemberley]

I have trex deck that's 10 years old and looks brand new. I love it! It's worth the extra cost, highly recommend.

[SilleeMee]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

@SilleeMee   Hmmm, the fasteners needing to be attached to wood, might be an issue, the added wood might raise the height to much.

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@Mom2Dogs 

It might but still have someone check that part out for you. The options available might be worth looking into. Decks are not the same as walkways so the frames would also be different.