Trex Select™ Decking Lauded by Green Building Community as One of the Top "Sustainable Products of the Year"
Trex also Honored as a Sustainable Brand Leader for the 15th Consecutive Year
For the 15th year in a row, Trex Company (NYSE:TREX), the world's largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and railing, and a leading brand of outdoor living products, has been named Green Builder Media's "Sustainable Brand Leader" in the decking category. The Company's new Trex Select® decking was also selected by Green Builder editors as one of the 50 most "Sustainable Products of the Year," further reinforcing Trex's leadership and strong preference among eco-conscious architects, builders and contractors.
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"It is incredibly rewarding and affirming to have our products regularly recognized by green building experts and trade professionals who actively seek out high-quality, eco-friendly products for their projects," said Adam Zambanini, EVP and COO for Trex Company. "Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have' but a meaningful requirement among increasingly eco-conscious consumers. We are pleased to offer Performance-Engineered™ products that not only outperform and outlast wood but also deliver premium aesthetics and a sustainable option for builders and homeowners looking to reduce their environmental impact."
Sustainable Products of the Year
Each year, the editorial team at Green Builder Media, North America's leading media group focused on green building and responsible growth, reviews hundreds of building products designed to make homes more resilient, intelligent, effective, healthy and sustainable. The 50 most noteworthy innovations make up its annual "Sustainable Products of the Year" listing. Capturing a coveted spot on this year's list, Trex Select decking was praised for its sustainable composition, refined aesthetics and enhanced performance.
The industry's first mid-tier composite decking offering to feature heat-mitigation, Select is engineered with Trex's proprietary SunComfortable™ IR technology. This advanced formulation reflects the sun and keeps the surface cooler* than other composite decking offerings of a similar color without heat mitigation.
"Over the past several years, Trex has unveiled innovations that have solidified its position as the leader at both the premium and entry levels of the composite decking category," noted Zambanini. "With the launch of our newest Select deck boards, we've completed a strategic trifecta and are the only brand in the industry to offer heat-mitigating products ranging from a retail price of $2.00/ft to $6.50/ft.in our product portfolio."
Joining the existing Trex Select® colors of Saddle and Pebble Grey are three new SunComfortable shades that feature lighter hues and a new graining 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
In keeping with the sustainable legacy of the entire Trex decking portfolio, the new Trex Select offerings are made from up to 95% recycled and reclaimed content and engineered with a proprietary, high-traffic formulation and integrated shell that resists stains, scratches and mold1 to ensure long-lasting durability and aesthetics. The boards won't rot, warp, crack or splinter1 like wood, and upkeep is hassle-free. No sanding, staining or sealing is ever needed, and spills wash off easily with eco-friendly soap and water.1
Further enhancing its appeal, Trex Select decking is rated for W.U.I. (Wild Urban Interface) fire compliance, and is fully submersible, making it ideal for marine applications. All Select decking is backed by a 35-year Limited Residential and Fade & Stain Warranty and a 10-year Limited Commercial Warranty.1
Sustainable Brand Leader
In addition to being honored for one of the most "Sustainable Products of the Year," Trex also retained its status as the "Sustainable Brand Leader" in the decking category for the 15th consecutive year. Trex is the only brand in the building industry to win top honors in its category every year since the program started in 2010.
"Achieving this recognition year after year is a testament to our ongoing commitment to making our products and processes as sustainable as possible," Zambanini added. "Trex was ‘green' long before it was on-trend and we are proud to lead the way in creating positive change in the world through continuous innovation."
To determine the industry's most sustainable brands, Green Builder Media merges macro market trends with the micro user-specific results of its annual Reader's Choice Survey. Scores are based on online and social brand sentiment, the number of positive mentions about a brand in correlation with others in the same category, and a survey of eco-minded building professionals. Based on these combined factors, the program recognizes the most sustainable, innovative and highest performing brands in the green building industry.
Green Builder Media is North America's leading media group focused on green building and responsible growth. The complete results of the 2025 Readers' Choice Survey and Brand Index are published in the March/April issue of Green Builder magazine.
For more information about Trex's high-performance, eco-friendly products, visit Trex.com.
*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.
1 For full details see the Trex Decking Fascia and Cladding Limited Warranty at https://www.trex.com/customer-support/trex-owners/warranty/
About Trex Company
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 earned top honors in this year's Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. Trex® composite decking was not only named Product of the Year but also the Judges' Choice Winner as the top-scoring entry in the Consumer + Residential category. Trex is proud to have been named America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking* 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The Company was also included on the Barron's list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), 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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