Trex is the best-known composite decking brand in the US, with three tiers: Enhance (entry), Select (mid), and Transcend (premium). Installed pricing runs $35–$60 per square foot in 2026. Trex itself is a composite — wood fibers bonded in a polyethylene matrix with a PVC-based protective cap.
Trex tier pricing
Trex Enhance Basics: $35–$42/sqft installed ($3.50–$4.50/lf board). Trex Enhance Naturals: $40–$48/sqft. Trex Select: $42–$50/sqft. Trex Transcend: $50–$60/sqft ($7–$9/lf board) — the flagship line with the most advanced cap and the widest color palette. Trex Signature (launched 2024): $55–$65/sqft.
Where Trex sits vs TimberTech
At every tier they're within $3/sqft installed of TimberTech's equivalent. Trex is composite-core across the line; TimberTech splits into EDGE/PRIME (composite) and AZEK (pure PVC). If a job spec calls for warranty-backed composite at mainstream price, Trex and TimberTech are effectively interchangeable.
What the number covers
A $50/sqft Trex Transcend number on a 300 sqft deck covers: board ($2,100), hidden fasteners, PT framing ($800), footings ($900), railing ($1,900 for composite rail w/ aluminum balusters), one stair run ($700), permit ($250), labor ($6,500), and 8% contingency. Total: $15,000–$16,000 for an average-labor state.
Reading a Trex contractor quote
Verify the board line — Enhance Basics vs Transcend is a $4,000 difference on a 300 sqft deck. Verify the fastener system — hidden clips are $1/sqft more than face-screws. Verify the railing line — Trex Signature or Trex Transcend rail doubles basic rail cost. Trex warranty transfers to the next homeowner, so save the receipt.
Trex deck cost by state — 300 sqft build
Standard 12×25 deck, 3–5 ft off ground, composite balusters, one stair run. Includes framing, footings, railing, stairs, permit, and 8% contingency.
Installed: $35–$60 per square foot in 2026. Entry-tier Enhance Basics: $35–$42. Mid-tier Select: $42–$50. Premium Transcend: $50–$60. Board-only: $3.50 to $9 per linear foot depending on line and color.
Is Trex Transcend worth the upgrade?+
Yes for high-visibility builds. Transcend has a thicker cap, deeper grain, wider color options (14 vs 4 for Enhance Basics), and the most robust 25-year warranty. The $5–$10/sqft premium over Select pays back in curb appeal and resale differentiation.
Does Trex fade in the sun?+
Enhance lightens slightly (5–8% color shift) over the first 6 months then stabilizes. Select and Transcend are rated for minimal fade under normal UV exposure; the 25-year limited warranty covers fade beyond rated thresholds. South-facing dark colors show the most fade; light colors almost none.
How long does a Trex deck last?+
Residential installations carry a 25-year limited fade-and-stain warranty and a 25-year limited residential warranty against rot and structural failure. In practice, Trex installs from 2010 onward remain functional and on-warranty.
Can I install Trex myself?+
Yes, with care. Trex cuts with standard carbide blades and installs with hidden fastener clips (Trex Hideaway) or face screws. The harder parts are corner miters, picture-frame borders, and fascia — these are where weekend warriors make expensive mistakes. For a 12×16 rectangular deck, DIY is realistic; for multilevel, hire a Trex Pro.
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