Trex Decking

Trex Decking

Trex vs. Wood: The Contractor’s Bottom Line

For a professional builder, the "cheaper" material often costs the most in the long run. While pressure-treated lumber has a lower upfront price, Trex composite decking is the superior business choice for 2026. Here’s why:

1. Zero Call-Backs, Total Peace of Mind

Wood is unpredictable. It warps, cracks, and rots, leading to unhappy clients and unpaid warranty visits. Trex is engineered to stay perfectly straight and is backed by a 25- to 50-year warranty. When you finish a Trex job, you’re truly done.

2. Labor Efficiency = More Profit

• No Sorting: Every Trex board is "crown-out" perfect. No more digging through a lift to find usable lumber.

• Faster Install: Using the Trex Hideaway® Hidden Fastener System creates a clean, screw-free surface in a fraction of the time it takes to face-screw wood.

• No Finishing: There is no need to wait for wood to "dry out" before staining. You pack up your tools and move to the next profitable job immediately.

3. Features That Sell Themselves

Modern homeowners want tech and sustainability. Selling a deck with SunComfortable™ heat-mitigating technology and a story about 95% recycled materials makes your bid stand out from the "lumber-only" competition.

4. Long-Term Savings

Show your clients the math: between the cost of annual staining and eventual board replacement, a wood deck becomes more expensive than Trex within 7–9 years.

Partner with White’s Lumber & Supply Co. We stock the latest 2026 colors like Hatteras and Salt Flat. Visit us for expert take-offs and job-site delivery that keeps your crew on the tools.