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Trex & Ipe: The Better Decking Solutions


August 4, 2017

(Trex Transcend® in Spiced Rum)

BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAYS. That is just one of the great things about living in Colorado.
 How many days is disputed, but those of us who live here know that gloomy days are few. All that sun allows us to enjoy spending time on a deck or porch all year around. But sun and other weather, particularly at high elevations, is not a friend to traditional decking materials.

Pressure-treated wood, cedar and redwood require regular maintenance to keep them looking good, and even with maintenance, have a short life-span compared to other choices available.

Sears Trostel now carries two of the BEST decking solutions for long-lasting, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.

Trex Transcend® in Island Mist

Trex® High-Performance Composite Decking

Made of 95% recycled wood, sawdust and recycled plastic film, Trex is a low-maintenance, eco-friendly material with the deep-grain look of wood. Its list of attributes make it hard to beat for creating a gorgeous outdoor enviroment that will stay that way for decades — with minimal help from you.

 
  • Available in 18 decking colors & 7 railing colors
  • Won’t warp, rot, crack or split
  • Mold & mildew resistant
  • Fade & stain resistant
  • Splinter-free
  • Termite & insect resistant
  • Clean it with soap and water
  • Backed by a 25-year limited residential fade and stain warranty

Trex offers a Good-Better-Best lineup of style, color, protection and price options to suit all kinds of households and budgets. 
 
As a Trex retailer, Sears Trostel sells the whole line of Trex products — including decking, railings, trim, pergolas, and lighting. 

Ipe Wood

Ipe wood (pronounced eee-pay) is an exotic hardwood that is extremely hard and dense, and is resistent to decay, rot and insects. Its also known as Brazilian Walnut, though not actually related to Walnut trees of the Juglans species.

Its rich color and incredible strength, hardness and durability make it an excellent option for decking, flooring and fencing. Naturally slip-, scratch- and weather-resistant, an Ipe wood deck will retain its beauty and structure for 25+ years with occasional oiling to help the hues pop.
 


Talk with one of our knowledgeable associates to learn more about the whole Trex product line and the virtues of Ipe wood for decking and more. 

 

Ipe wood outdoor mural at Denver Union Station, by Sears Trostel