Landscape & Urban Design Issue 52 2021 | Page 21

DECKING
EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR DECK WITH TREX ® PROTECT
Today ’ s high-performance composite deck boards , like those from Trex ®, are warranted to last for 25 + years . But what about the substructure underneath ? If the posts and bearers that support the deck are made of wood , they may deteriorate long before the decking warranty elapses . Now , there is a simple and cost-effective solution to combat the damaging effects of nature and time . Trex ® Protect™ Joist and Bearer Tape , available in two widths – 50 mm x 20 mm for joists and 100 mm x 20 m for bearers , is a self-adhesive butyl tape designed to protect timber joists and bearers from moisture that can lead to rot , timber decay and the loosening of deck screws and fasteners . Trex ® Protect™ allows timber to breathe and won ’ t bleed , dry out as quickly , or curl up and hold water like many asphalt-based tapes .
For more information about Trex Protect visit www . trexprotect . com / uk /.

EXTEND THE LIFE OF

A DECK

WHAT IS TREX PROTECT ?
Trex Protect is a self-adhesive butyl tape that protects the tops of joists and bearers from moisture that can lead to rot and decay .
HOW IT WORKS
> Eliminates splitting from freeze and thaw > Helps deck screws hold longer and stronger > Acts as a barrier between timber and galvanized metal > Seals deck fasteners and prevents moisture penetration > Provides anon-skid surface for safe installation
Trex Protect is the only deck protection tape that comes with a 20-year warranty from Trex – the World ’ s # 1 Decking Brand
Visit trexprotect . com / uk
© 2021 Trex Company , Inc . All rights reserved . Trex ® RainEscape ® products are manufactured and sold by IBP , LLC under a Trademark License Agreement with Trex Company , Inc . RainEscape ® is a federally registered trademark of IBP , LLC . A 20-year Limited Warranty is provided by the manufacturer .
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