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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.

 

Trex Fence Post Profile

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

Home Owner Association Fencing

October 28, 2014Edmund Rose

 Home Owner Association Fencing

 

Homeowner Association Fencing

One of the biggest groups of clients for Trex Fencing is Homeowner Associations (HOAs). These buyers often select Trex for the same reasons that homeowners do, but with additional considerations.

 

Fence Damage, Homeowner Association

Wood fences eventually rot, even with regular maintenance.

Many homeowner associations have perimeter fencing to establish the property lines for the community. A perimeter fence is an important element in projecting the image the HOA wants to establish for existing and potential homeowners, at least in terms of aesthetic sensibilities or even security. Selecting the right product will be influenced by such factors as colors, designs, and durability. Other factors such as fence height, maintenance, and weatherability are also important.

 

HOAs that install Trex have cited that replacing existing wood fencing has significantly reduced their maintenance expenditures. One HOA in particular, based out of Dallas, was concerned about holding off an increase in dues for landscaping and property maintenance. By using set-aside funds, the HOA was able to purchase Trex and determined that over the following five years, would be able to take the savings from the dues and avoid increasing in that budgetary line item. They justified the additional up-front expense because they were able to show the residents that the maintenance line item would remain flat for the following five years before increases in other unrelated expenses would kick in.

 

Another HOA in Utah specifically selected Trex Seclusions Woodland Brown because it matched the overall theme of the properties. With dark brown serving as a distinguishing feature of the community, Woodland Brown was the perfect match for its interior fencing.

 

An HOA in Denver selected Saddle for similar reasons. The tan look was the right color choice for their perimeter fencing. The same idea was also true in Oklahoma where Winchester Grey was installed between brick columns giving the community the distinguishing characteristic of an Estate-style perimeter.

 

The following presentation was created to help Homeowner Association customers evaluate Trex as a wood-alternative product for their properties. Please CONTACT US if you have additional questions. If you would like to evaluate technical specifications, visit our technical resource center.

 

Homeowner Association Presentation

Filed Under: Composite Fence, Maintenance, Selling Points, Wood Fencing Tagged With: Homeowner Associations, Maintenance, Perimeter Fencing, Trex Fencing, Wood Fencing

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