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Deck Planning 101

Places to sit or lean

Where would you like people to sit? Would you prefer a railing or bench seating built into the deck?

Railing

dining on Trex

  • Railing is not only attractive, it protects kids, pets, and accident-prone guests against falls from higher decks.
  • Be sure to check with local building codes about railing requirements. Some codes require railing if the deck is a certain height off the ground and may require that the railing be taller or shorter than standard lengths.

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Bench Seating

relaxing on Trex

  • Trex® is durable enough to make built-in bench seating – a very easy and attractive way to add more seating to your deck.

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