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We’ve seen a significant uptick this year in commercial projects where Trex fencing has been specified. The same is true for residential jobs where architects are involved. Since we joined CADDetails and Arcat, product awareness has increased and customers are finding that the Trex Seclusions’ fence system offers unique benefits that perfectly fit certain types of projects.

 

A contractor in South Carolina recently installed Seclusions for an enclosure around equipment. We asked for feedback about why the customer chose Trex:

 

  • The job called for 10′ tall fence and Trex was the only manufactured privacy product that could be built specifically to those height requirements while also meeting other criteria.
  • The enclosure required complete privacy.
  • The fence was in a high wind area and the tested rating was needed.
  • Sound abatement was beneficial; Trex’s interlocking pickets helped block noisy equipment behind the fence.
  • The client wanted a more durable structure than vinyl afforded.

 

Some of our recent customers include Panera Bread, O’Charley’s, Marriott Hotels, Love’s Truck Stops, and the U.S. Park Service. Additionally, Trex is frequently used for schools, fire stations, community perimeter fences, and screens for multi-family dwellings.

Why Commercial & Government Buyers Choose Trex Fencing

Advantages of Trex Fencing for Commercial and Government Applications

Trex Fencing for Commercial and Government Applications

It’s no secret that Trex fencing is popular as a residential product. Privacy is important to homeowners and Trex fulfills that need perfectly with its completely site-obscuring design. Aesthetics are also important. Discerning owners of private residences choose Trex because there is no other fence like it in design and composition.

 

Many of the reasons that Trex fencing appeals to homeowners also apply to commercial and government property owners. However, there are additional attributes that are particularly relevant to these types of buyers. Trex is a versatile fence that is as diversely functional as it is beautiful.

 

  • Eco-friendly product (96% reclaimed materials)
    • 5 LEED Points: High Recycled Content, Regional Materials, Innovation In Design
  • Easily configured for heights up to 12′ tall
  • More attractive and less invasive installation alternative to masonry walls
  • Strength and durability make Trex the better overall product for heavy duty projects
  • Rigorous product engineering and testing
  • Resists damage from insects and won’t warp, rot or splinter
  • Board-on-board style is aesthetically distinct
  • Rich natural colors compliment a variety of themes
  • Over time, Trex requires less maintenance and product replacement than wood, vinyl, other composites
  • Non-reflective surface: No painting or staining required
  • Wind rating of 130 mph sustained / 147 mph gusts ​(6′ tall)
  • Customizable for height, style, and slope
  • Matching gate options

 

Project Spotlight: La Comunidad de Ninos School (Santa Fe, New Mexico)

trex-fencing-santa-fe-new-mexicoThe Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) of the State of New Mexico recently selected Trex fencing for La Comunidad de los Ninos, an early education center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. La Comunidad de los Ninos provides Head Start and Early Head Start preschool services.

 

The project was facilitated by the Lowe’s installation program and included approximately 360 ft. of 3-6 ft. tall fencing and gates around a playground area. Trex Seclusions composite fencing was selected because it met the requirements of the CYFD, including complete privacy. The school selected Saddle, a color which will blend with the earth-tones of the school buildings and surrounding environment.

 

Because Trex completely restricts visibility between pickets, it is a popular privacy barrier for schools, enclosures, and commercial projects in general. It is also exceptionally durable: it will not rot, crack, or warp, and it is much more resistant to breakage than other manufactured materials such as vinyl fencing.

 

Case Study Spotlight: UTA TRAX Light Rail Train Sound Barriers

TRAX Light Rail Train passing in front of Trex Fencing

We have published details regarding a large fencing project for a light rail train system in Utah: UTA TRAX LRT Fence Project. This case study provides insight into the application of Trex Seclusions fencing as an alternative to masonry.

 

Cost, privacy, durability, and aesthetics were some of the most important factors in the decision-making process. Trex fencing was selected in 2011 by the Utah Transit Authority in conjunction with a design-build project submitted by Kiewit-Herzog-Parsons, a Joint Venture.  The installation was completed in 2013. Approximately 18,000 linear feet of fence was installed in heights from 6 ft. to 12 ft. tall.

 

Trex is uniquely positioned in the fencing category. Its distinct design ensures full opacity because the interlocking picket system does not create gaps as is common with wood or other composite fences. The density and thickness of the material also provide a level of durability that other manufactured products such as vinyl cannot offer.

 

The case study demonstrates the overall process of selection. For more specific details, please contact a Trex Fencing representative.

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