| Characteristic |
Trex |
Wood |
Plastic |
| No sealants /
weatherproofing required |
X |
|
X |
| Does not splinter |
X |
|
X |
| No splitting, cracking or warping |
X |
|
X |
| Undamaged by rot or termites |
X |
|
X |
| Minimal shrinkage/ swelling
from moisture |
X |
|
X |
| Constructed from reclaimed plastics
and hardwoods |
X |
|
X |
| Slip resistant (wet or dry) |
X |
X |
|
| National Building Code listing |
X |
X |
|
| Cuts, fastens, sands and paints
easily |
X |
X |
|
| Low thermal expansion/contraction |
X |
X |
|
| Excellent paint/stain adhesion |
X |
X |
|
| Natural UV resistance |
X |
X |
|
| Available at thousands of lumberyards
nationwide |
X |
X |
|
