Superior Beauty & Comfort Look and Feel: the key ingredients of every dream deck. Trex is smoother than wood and every other composite. Trex will not splinter, so bare feet and hands are always safe. Trex has excellent traction, so those bare feet stay put. Trex's slip-resistance level is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Trex is soft-to-the-touch for unmatched barefoot comfort. Trex offers the widest range of colors, styles, and finishes. Most natural-looking textures. Trex makes the design possibilities endless. While very strong, Trex can also bend to create curves and patterns not possible with wood. Mix and match colors to create unique design. Less Maintenance You build a deck to enjoy it, not to work on it. Unlike typical wood decks, Trex:will not warp or rot due to harsh weather, is splinter-free,doesn’t need sanding, staining, or painting ever.Because it withstands the elements so well, Trex proves to be a low maintenance investment and looks great year after year with only periodic cleaning. Resistance to moisture, insects and sunlight damage makes Trex ideal for use around pools, hot tubs and spas. Trex is made of a unique combination of reclaimed wood and plastic. Plastic shields wood from moisture and insect damage andwood protects plastic from UV damage.