Trex invented composite decking, but these days, the company has plenty of competition. Here's how four leading brands stack up against each other.

Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

Q. We put down Trex decking in 2008. The composite lumber has developed dark spots all over it. It started with a few spots and has multiplied over the two-year period. What is causing the spotting, ...

I’m not really surprised by your question, since I’ve had firsthand experience with this problem myself. Recently, I had to repair a poorly designed front porch that was covered with composite decking ...

How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our finished deck, two years in the making. By Paul Hope In early 2020, my ...

Shovels and ice melts can damage decking, flagstone and even concrete. Here’s how to use them correctly.

Composite decking materials offer the look of wood without the need to stain. And as the material evolves, it continues to take on new colors and textures, as evidenced by several new products ...