Most brands of composite decking have textured finishes to make them slip resistant.
Trex decking problems slippery.
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Such spots may be slippery when wet.
However some of the older trex decking had problems with flaking and decomposing that could make slippery to the point of being unsafe.
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Wood is more likely to have smooth spots created by wear.
Here is a comprehensive article on how to make your trex decking less slippery.
The accounts of issues are repeated with a frightening regularity and sameness throughout the threads of complaints.
If you plan to install decks by the pool or in a humid environment such as frequent rain you will first be concerned about the safety of decks.
Then you have the problem of dealing with a cold or frozen carpet in the winter.
The deck is not slippery and cleans easily when power washed once a year.
Sunlight and rain can cause wood to crack or rot and mold growing on decks can also make decks slippery.
With that said the handi treads stop the slip configurator is an excellent place to begin your evaluation of various slip trip or fall conditions.
Staining problems with trex decking.
The problems with composite decking.
With composite decking you don t have to worry about this problem.
Staining is a major problem with older model trex decking and a huge issue with older composite decking products in general.
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There are a multitude of problems with composite decking that show up all too often to be just a stray issue for a hard to please homeowner.
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Blacking like this was a problem with 1st generation trex decking that has been corrected with newer models.
Because with a trex deck you can t sand or refinish the deck.
Below are some of the issues that crop up most often.
Algae will not grow on composite materials but pollen leaves and other yard debris may cause mold or mildew particularly if trees are near.
