We need to talk about Trex decking. Paramount Deck Solutions has been building decks in Great Falls, SC, for a long time. Trex composite decking is a popular choice for homeowners who want something different from traditional wood. It has many good points, but homeowners always have questions about it. That is good. You should know what you are getting when you choose Trex Decking. So, we have put together answers to the most common questions we hear about Trex decks.
Does Trex decking get hot in our Carolina sun?
This is probably the most asked question we get, especially with our long, hot summers here in the Carolinas. The honest answer is that Trex decking can get warm, and sometimes even hot, in direct sunlight. It is a composite material. Like any surface, especially darker colors, it absorbs heat. You can think about black asphalt versus light concrete. That is the same principle for Trex Decking. Darker Trex colors will naturally get hotter than lighter ones.
Trex has been working on this issue. They have some newer lines, like Trex Transcend Lineage. These lines feature what they call