In 2006 Trex was still offering the first generation Trex Origins.īecause of snow load considerations, our contractor installed the deck joists 16 inches apart using 2x10 in.
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My wife and I decided to install the deck boards ourselves and after comparing various composite deck products that were now on the market, we again chose Trex, primarily because of our satisfaction with the deck installed at our coastal home. The house included a 900 square foot elevated deck, partially covered, with southern exposure. In 2006, we built a home in central Oregon, a high desert area known for cold winters with snow, occasional sub-zero temperatures and summers with intense sun and extremely dry humidity. As you read on, this has not been the case with further Trex experiences, and I attribute the overall condition of this deck to being primarily under a covered porch, subjected to only rain and limited direct sunlight. It has faded a bit but the grain is still intact and the railing is secure. Other than a yearly light washing with my pressure washer to remove dirt and a small accumulation of mold, the deck has kept its integrity. This deck has now been installed at this coastal home for 18 years. I used white washable chalk to snap chalk lines along each joist length and used the framing square to mark exact screw drill points on each Trex board. thick edge which I slid between each deck board to create the proper spacing between them. I installed the decking with the aid of a small framing square with a 1/4 in. I chose to use square slotted deck screws, specifically designed for composite decking and in the same reddish color as the decking itself. Although a hidden fastener system was offered, it was expensive and labor intensive, given that there were no side grooves to install the fasteners into this early product. end posts and post caps all in Trex material.
lengths of material to cut into balusters, and 4x4 in. I also purchased railings, additional 2x2 in. I chose the reddish colored Madeira, which was a part of the Trex Accents line, in 20 foot lengths. This first generation Trex, referred to as Trex Origins, measured approximately 1 inch thick, did not have side grooves for a hidden fastener system, and came with a light simulated wood grain finish on one side. In preparation for the top decking, I subsequently replaced the porch joists with 2x8 fir boards spaced 12 inches apart, even though the company recommended a 16 inch span, to minimize the flex that naturally occurred with Trex lumber. With really nothing else available as a comparison, I chose to use Trex, a deck board made from recycled plastic and wood composites. Here's my product review of Trex decking. This was 1999 and a brand new product was just making its way into the decking and railing industry. While owning a nearly one hundred year old home on the harsh Oregon coast, the time finally came to replace the rotted covered front porch deck and stairs.
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