Trex Expands Mid-Tier Composite Decking Options With New Performance-Engineered™ Boards
On-Trend Colors, Refined Aesthetics and IR Technology Added to Trex Select® Line
Over the past several years, Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) has unveiled innovations that have solidified its position as the leader at both the premium and entry levels of the composite decking category. This spring, the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing will complete a strategic trifecta by strengthening its mid-tier offerings with the expansion of its Trex Select® line. Just in time for prime decking season, the company is rolling out three new colors featuring elevated aesthetics and performance – including the industry's first mid-priced board with heat-mitigating technology.
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Lighter hues with heat-mitigating technology now available in the Trex Select decking line. (Photo: Business Wire)
"The Select line has held a pivotal position in Trex's product portfolio for decades, providing a reliable mid-tier option, but it has been eclipsed in recent years by innovations at the premium and entry level ends of the spectrum," explained Adam Zambanini, COO of Trex Company. "With these new additions, we aim to solidify our position in this vital space."
Three New Hues, Performance-Driven Technology
To better align with current consumer preferences, the 2025 additions to the Trex Select line not only introduce a brightened color palette but an updated design aesthetic as well. Joining the existing shades of Saddle and Pebble Grey are three fresh, on-trend hues featuring a new grain pattern with subtle streaking and refined embossing:
- Malted Barley – a warm earthy shade with soft and subtle grey undertones
- Millstone – a natural, weathered grey with a timeless shadowed undertone
- Whiskey Barrel – a rich, rustic brown complimented with cozy, refined streaking
Further differentiating these new offerings is the fact that they will be the first mid-tier options in the industry to feature Trex's proprietary SunComfortable™ IR technology. Advanced heat-mitigation properties engineered into the shell of the boards reflect the sun and keep the surface cooler* than other composite decking offerings of a similar color.
"This breakthrough not only sets a new standard for comfort but also reinforces our position as a leader in performance-engineered decking solutions," noted Zambanini. "In addition, Trex Select decking is also submersible and fully rated for W.U.I. (Wild Urban Interface) compliance, making it ideal for marine applications and areas susceptible to wildfires."
Trex Select decking features a solid board profile that delivers increased durability, structural integrity and the ability to be curved. Boards come in 12', 16' and 20' lengths and accommodate the Trex Hideaway® Hidden Fastener Collection, allowing for a smooth, unfettered finish free of nails and other visible fasteners. Further enhancing its appeal, Trex Select is backed by a 35-year Limited Residential and Fade & Stain Warranty and a 10-year Limited Commercial Warranty.
"Trex Select is uniquely positioned within the mid-tier price segment, particularly by being the one of a handful of decking products to feature heat-mitigating technology," Zambanini added. "This advantage combined with the full board profile make Select ideal for price-conscious contractors, builders and homeowners who value durability, ease of installation and Trex's trusted reputation."
Like all Trex decking, Select boards are sustainably made from up to 95% recycled and reclaimed content and engineered with a proprietary, high-traffic formulation and ultra-durable integrated shell that resists stains, scratches and mold**. They won't rot, warp, crack or splinter like wood, and upkeep is hassle-free. No sanding, staining or painting is ever needed, and spills wash off easily with just soap and water.
Trex Select will be available throughout the Midwest and East Coast in April, with further expansion to the West Coast this summer.
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*Trex® SunComfortable™ products with heat-mitigating technology are designed to be cooler than most other composite decking products of a similar color. Although engineered to be more comfortable, they can still get hot to the touch when direct sunlight and high temperatures converge for extended periods of time. On such days, care should be taken.
**For details, see Trex's Limited Warranty at trex.com.
About Trex Company, Inc.
For more than 30 years, Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world's #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. The undisputed global leader, Trex boasts the industry's strongest distribution network with products sold through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex® brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex is proud to have been named America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking** 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The company was also recently included on Barron's list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024, named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek and ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily. For more information, visit Trex.com. You may also follow Trex on Facebook (trexcompany), Instagram (trexcompany), X (Trex_Company), LinkedIn (trex-company), TikTok (trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) and Houzz (trex-company-inc), or view product and demonstration videos on the brand's YouTube channel (TheTrexCo).
**2021-2025 DISCLAIMER: Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2021-2025 America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking studies. Study results are based on the experiences and perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit www.lifestoryresearch.com.
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