A great cottage deck goes so much deeper than how it looks—it’s about how it lasts. From weather resistance to long-term savings, Trex composite decking is designed to perform for decades, making it a smart investment for cottagers who want more enjoyment and less upkeep.
Built to last, season after season
“While wood decking is beautiful, it comes with a number of challenges, from environmental impact to constant upkeep and eventual decay,” says Mike Stephens, an account manager at Trex. “Our decking resists termites, it won’t rot or splinter, and it never needs staining or painting.”
Trex’s high-performance shell resists moisture, mould, and everyday wear, along with the fading caused by UV rays, making it ideal for Canada’s four-season conditions. With SunComfortable™ technology, select Trex boards even stay cooler* underfoot on sunny days, making them great for bare feet and pets.
Save time, money, and stress
A pressure-treated deck might be cheaper at first, but the maintenance quickly adds up. “Wood decks can cost up to $400 annually for maintenance like stains and sealants,” says Stephens. “With Trex, maintenance costs are as low as $10 a year.” With a warranty of up to 50 years, Trex gives you peace of mind that your deck will hold up to the elements—and your family.
Real-wood look, performance-engineered design
“Trex composite decking delivers a natural, wood-like look,” says Stephens, “with authentic wood-grain patterns and nature-inspired colours.” And newer-generation Trex lines offer richer colours, subtle streaking, and lifelike wood-grain textures, all while resisting fading, cracking, and mould over time.
More than just decking
Trex also makes it easy to upgrade your fall outdoor space. “With a full portfolio of outdoor solutions, including railing, lighting, and pergolas, Trex has the products to bring any vision to life,” says Stephens.
Trex railing options include sleek aluminum, modern cable, and glass systems, along with sophisticated composite styles like Trex Select®. Designed to complement their industry-leading decking, Trex railings resist fading, warping, and corrosion, making them a stylish, low-maintenance choice for your home or cottage. They’re also engineered to match seamlessly with your deck for a polished, integrated look.
Tools to help bring your deck to life
Trex offers a full suite of planning tools to help you dream, design, and compare products. “The Trex AR Decking Visualizer App lets you ‘build’ your entire deck virtually,” explains Stephens. That means you can preview colours and materials in your own space, along with selecting colours, calculating costs, and perusing curated deck plans.
Eco-friendly from the ground up
For cottagers who care about preserving nature while enjoying it, Trex offers a smart, eco-conscious alternative to wood—one that performs beautifully and treads more lightly on the planet. “Sustainability has been part of our DNA since day one,” says Stephens. “Not a single tree has ever been cut down to make a Trex product.”
Over the past 30 years, Trex has upcycled more than five billion pounds of plastic, helping divert tons of potential landfill material and reducing the environmental impact of traditional decking. Even the manufacturing process is designed with sustainability in mind, using a closed-loop system that recycles leftover materials from production back into the decking boards.
The bottom line
Trex decking offers a long-term solution that’s stylish, low-maintenance, and built for the Canadian elements. Whether you’re resurfacing an aging deck or building your dream space from scratch, Trex is an investment that pays off for decades.
Want to see how Trex can transform your cottage? Explore tools, colours, decking ideas, and other outdoor products at trex.com.
*Our SunComfortable™ line of products use heat-mitigating technology. Although engineered to be more comfortable than our products without this technology, they can still get hot to the touch when direct sunlight and high temperatures converge for extended periods of time. We therefore recommend shoes, socks, and pet booties, so that you and yours can enjoy living on your deck as much as we’ve enjoyed innovating it.