A good warranty is the best defense against Mother Nature, and something we highly recommend looking for when considering a composite deck brand. With Trex, you shouldn’t have to worry about fading for 25 years thanks to their fade & stain warranty. This is a composite decking problem that’s impossible to predict until a deck has been in the weather for several months, which can lead to a very expensive problem. It can be worse with certain colors or on uncapped products. Color Fading on Composite Deckingĭespite new technologies and techniques, UV rays from the sun can cause any type of deck to fade.

As for ice, different companies recommend various products, but calcium chloride and rock salt are safe to use with Trex composite deck boards. If you have to use a shovel to clear snow from your deck, only use a plastic shovel. Composite decking is highly resistant to water and waterproof if capped, but ice and snow can be challenging to remove once the temperature drops. Removing Snow or Ice from Composite DeckingĪ deck may get more use in the summer and spring than the fall, but unless your backyard is off-limits during the winter, ice can be an issue. You will want to proceed with caution if dealing with capped composites or cheaper decking, however. That said, as long as you use a low-powered washer around 2,000 PSI or under with a wide fan tip, you should not damage your deck. Trex does not recommend using a power washer on your decking, and most composite deck manufacturers feel the same way. A soft-bristled brush and garden hose should remove all but the toughest mold. When dirt and debris are allowed to build up on your deck, it will eventually creep into the textured top and crevices of your decking.

Despite what manufacturers would lead you to believe, composite decking can indeed get moldy, although it’s simple to clean. This is one of the topics we get asked about the most and something that is easy to fix.

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