SIMPLE DECKING UPGRADES
THAT DELIVER BIG RETURNS
As homeowners across the country To help homeowners and contractors deterioration. When joists and beams
seek to make their gardens an make the most of their outdoor spaces, are exposed, water seeps into screw
extension of their homes, building a the experts at Trex offer the following holes and sits on the wood causing
deck is one of the best investments a tips for building a deck that delivers it to rot and the screws to rust.
homeowner can make. When it comes maximum enjoyment and ROI. Additionally, the natural expansion
to picking the right decking though,
it is important to choose a material
that is built to last and will meet the
Protect your investment
homeowners desired look and feel. Homeowners today have access
Manufactured from 95% recycled warrantied to last for decades. But,
materials, Trex, the world’s number
one composite decking brand, is made
from reclaimed wood and sawdust,
as well as recycled plastic from
commercial packaging and a variety of
common household items. Guaranteed
to retain a ‘like-new’ appearance for at
least 25 years, Trex offers the natural
beauty of wooden decking but won’t
rot, warp, crack or splinter over time
or after a long, wet winter.
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to high-performance deck boards
unless the proper steps are taken
from the start, the deck’s foundation
could begin decaying within the first
10 years. This is because the vast
majority of substructures are built
using wood, which is susceptible to
damage from the outdoor elements.
Easily one of wood’s worst enemies,
moisture contributes to mould
growth and can accelerate structural
and contraction of wood due to
seasonal freezing and thawing can
cause beams to split and weaken over
time, posing serious safety concerns.
1. Trex® Protect™ Joist and Beam
Tape is a self-adhesive butyl tape
designed to protect wooden joists
and beams from moisture that
can lead to rot and the loosening
of deck screws and fasteners.
Effectively shielding the top of
joists, rim joists, ledger boards and
beams from moisture it also acts
as a barrier between the wood and
galvanized metal commonly used in
construction hardware such as joist