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The Trex Fence Post

November 12, 2014Kelley Neel

The Trex Fence Post

The saying goes, “a fence is only as strong as the post that supports it.” A post that has rotted, has started leaning, or has warped  and twisted could mean hours of work and possibly hundreds of dollars to replace. Most posts are set in concrete making replacement much more difficult to swap out than rails and pickets.

 

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The wall thickness of a Trex post is four times greater than vinyl.

Consumers are turning to wood-alternative post options that require less maintenance. Most commonly, galvanized steel, vinyl, and composite posts are used. From a durability and strength standpoint a steel or composite post  are the best options, but the composite post adds the virtue of a natural, sturdier appearance that is more compatible with the look of a wood fence. It is also an outstanding compliment to other materials, particularly ornamental fencing (see a write-up and pictures on this option).

 

Trex® leads composite manufacturer in fencing and offers the perfect post for any fence design.  Trex® manufactures a self-supporting 5″ x 5″ wood composite fence post. It’s offered in three color options and is produced in 8 ft., 9 ft., and 12 ft. lengths. The 8 and 9 ft. posts are most often used with a 6 ft. tall fence since that is the typical height nationally. The 12 ft. length provides the option of a taller fence or to help with steep transitions from an up-slope section to a lower section. From a cost savings standpoint, a 12 ft. post can be cut in half and used for two sections of fences under 48″. Three post cap options are available: flat top, pyramid, or crown.

 

Installing a Trex fence post and setting it in concrete

Setting a Trex fence post in concrete. The 8′, 9′, and 12′ lengths of the posts provide flexibility before being cut to the determined height.

Trex® fence post advantages:

  • Natural resemblance of stained wood
  • Resistance to insects, splintering, and decay
  • No painting or staining required
  • Manufacturer’s product warranty
  • No need for reinforcement in most applications

 

Property owners will love the Trex® 25-year residential and 10-year commercial product warranties. If installed properly, a customer can expect the post to last years without ever needing maintenance. Even if a customer prefers to stick with wood rails and pickets, the Trex® fence posts is an excellent wood-alternative choice for stockade (dog-ear) or custom wood fence designs since it is similar in shape and size.

 

If you are located in hot humid areas like Florida or Texas, in cold environments with deep frost lines like the Rocky Mountains or Canada, or even in the dry deserts of Arizona and California, Trex® fence composite posts are capable of handling any climate. Next time you need a fence post, think of using Trex® composite posts.

Filed Under: Composite Fence, Maintenance, Materials, Product Comparison, Selling Points, Warranty, Wood Fencing, Wood-Alternative Fencing Tagged With: Composite Fencing, Fence Posts, Low Maintenance, Post caps, Wood-Alternative Fencing

Trex Fencing Pickets – a Smart Design

September 15, 2014Kelley Neel

Trex Fencing pickets – a Smart Design

Trex Fencing Composite PicketsOne of the best features of the Trex fence product is the design of the pickets. At first glance, the pickets look like overlapping solid boards. That’s intentional.  A “board-on-board” design is a popular look and gives Trex a distinct appearance among composite and vinyl fences. Other composite and vinyl fencing designs use a butted slat approach.

 

Exploded View shows how Trex pickets interlockThe Trex picket is actually designed with curved edges. When the pickets are installed, they alternate front and back and as they are pulled tight the curved edges interlock. The benefit to this approach is that the interlocking eliminates any chance of gaps that you might see between solid fence boards. This full-privacy look also has three additional advantages: the elimination of warping and the weight of the fence.

 

  • As a design principle, a curved edge forces rigidity that a flat surface does not. Having a flat surface is why you often see some waviness with other composites and even with wood.
  • The 1/4″ wall on the Trex picket is twice as thick as a typical vinyl picket and because of its density, Trex has similar strength properties to a wood picket. But, it is also thinner than a full plank such as those used for decking. That means a lot less weight which has its benefits during an installation.
  • Speaking of installations, the interlocking pickets also significantly reduce the number of number of fasteners. Except for the three screws for the picket that attaches to the post, no screws are necessary for any of the other interlocking pickets.

 

Trex pickets have a distinctly natural look. Unlike vinyl pickets which have a reflective sheen, Trex pickets have the look of a painted wood fence. Trex comes in three popular colors. Since the fence system comes un-assembled, the color options give you some creativity such as the combination of different colors (see examples).

 

In terms of measurements, the lengths are 67″, 91″, the width is 5.75″, and the depth is 1″ (with some nominal tolerance). The pickets are interchangeable with the bottom rails so if you have a shorter section, you can use a picket as your rail.

 

A contractor contributed this video to demonstrate how the pickets go together. Take a look.

 

Filed Under: Composite Fence, Installation, Technical Details Tagged With: Composite Fencing, Fence Installation, Fence Pickets, Vinyl Fencing

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