Rethinking Outdoor Living: Innovation and Sustainability with Trex
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Here's what the future of decking looks like.
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Traditional wood decks may be charming, but they also come with challenges: warping, cracking, splinters, insect damage, and the need for regular repairs. Many homeowners want the look of real wood without the headaches.
Composite decking has emerged as the industry’s answer, delivering strength, comfort, and minimal upkeep. Yet consumers continue to ask: Can these products also be sustainable?
As the inventor of composite decking and the category’s leader for more than 30 years, Trex has consistently shown that durability and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Its boards, crafted from a proprietary blend of up to 95 percent recycled plastic film and reclaimed sawdust, demonstrate how thoughtful design can deliver both strength and sustainability.
Innovation remains central to Trex’s approach. In 2025, the company expanded its SunComfortable™ heat-mitigation technology into its more affordable Enhance line, helping deck surfaces stay cooler and more comfortable in hot weather. The technology can reduce heat buildup by up to 35 degrees compared to Trex’s original boards.
Plus, homeowners don’t have to worry about sanding, sealing, or painting at all. The boards are also resistant to rot, fading, staining, mold, and splintering, making it the ideal choice for homeowners that want a durable, low-maintenance, eco-friendly deck.
Applications are nearly limitless, from patios and pool decks to marinas and beyond. With the addition of Trex’s innovative railing products, homeowners can create streamlined, cohesive outdoor living spaces built on the same foundation of durability, comfort, and sustainability.
The result is a complete outdoor living system where performance, design, and sustainability come together. Trex shows what the future of decking can look like.
*Based on laboratory testing simulating full summer sun exposure at noon over an extended period. Colors used are Lava Rock (without SunComfortable) and Salt Flat (with SunComfortable). Actual temperature reduction may vary depending on environmental conditions, color and usage. Trex decking with SunComfortable technology will still get hot when high temperatures and sun converge. Care should be taken on such days to avoid extended contact between exposed skin and the deck surface.
Alan Naditz is managing editor of Green Builder Magazine. He has covered numerous industries in his extensive career, including residential and commercial construction, small and corporate business, real estate and sustainability.
Rethinking Outdoor Living: Innovation and Sustainability with Trex
Here's what the future of decking looks like.
Sponsored Content
Traditional wood decks may be charming, but they also come with challenges: warping, cracking, splinters, insect damage, and the need for regular repairs. Many homeowners want the look of real wood without the headaches.
Composite decking has emerged as the industry’s answer, delivering strength, comfort, and minimal upkeep. Yet consumers continue to ask: Can these products also be sustainable?
As the inventor of composite decking and the category’s leader for more than 30 years, Trex has consistently shown that durability and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Its boards, crafted from a proprietary blend of up to 95 percent recycled plastic film and reclaimed sawdust, demonstrate how thoughtful design can deliver both strength and sustainability.
Innovation remains central to Trex’s approach. In 2025, the company expanded its SunComfortable™ heat-mitigation technology into its more affordable Enhance line, helping deck surfaces stay cooler and more comfortable in hot weather. The technology can reduce heat buildup by up to 35 degrees compared to Trex’s original boards.
Plus, homeowners don’t have to worry about sanding, sealing, or painting at all. The boards are also resistant to rot, fading, staining, mold, and splintering, making it the ideal choice for homeowners that want a durable, low-maintenance, eco-friendly deck.
Applications are nearly limitless, from patios and pool decks to marinas and beyond. With the addition of Trex’s innovative railing products, homeowners can create streamlined, cohesive outdoor living spaces built on the same foundation of durability, comfort, and sustainability.
The result is a complete outdoor living system where performance, design, and sustainability come together. Trex shows what the future of decking can look like.
*Based on laboratory testing simulating full summer sun exposure at noon over an extended period. Colors used are Lava Rock (without SunComfortable) and Salt Flat (with SunComfortable). Actual temperature reduction may vary depending on environmental conditions, color and usage. Trex decking with SunComfortable technology will still get hot when high temperatures and sun converge. Care should be taken on such days to avoid extended contact between exposed skin and the deck surface.
By Alan Naditz
Alan Naditz is managing editor of Green Builder Magazine. He has covered numerous industries in his extensive career, including residential and commercial construction, small and corporate business, real estate and sustainability.Also Read