How much does trex weigh?
Summary
Determining the exact weight of Trex decking can be tricky, but our forum users have shared valuable insights regarding its weight and related considerations. They generally agree that Trex is heavy and can potentially cause sagging if not properly supported. Here's what our forum users are saying about the weight of Trex and how to handle it.
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A forum user who is a Trex representative notes that Trex is heavy and can cause gates to sag. They recommend using fence gate hardware or installing a wheel for added support to manage the weight. Brittany M, Contractortalk.com
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Some forum users highlight the importance of considering the weight of Trex when transporting it, suggesting the use of a trailer.
- "Between the weight and the noodley property of trex, I'd buy a trailer." -- Lettusbee, Contractortalk.com
- "That's a decent amount of weight to not have on a dedicated rack" -- rblakes1, Contractortalk.com
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When installing Trex on a deck, one user advises ensuring the joists can handle the extra weight and suggests adding joist blocking or doubling up joists for support. BuiltByMAC, Contractortalk.com
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A forum user mentions that over spanning Trex can lead to sagging, especially in hot weather. Calidecks, Contractortalk.com
Post Mentions
- Gate Hello, I am a representative of Trex. This can be done but there is a great potential for the gate to sag due to the weight of the Trex. One thing we recommend using is fence gate hardware in that it is made to hold heavier material than that of standard gate hardware. Another...
- Between the weight and the noodley property of trex, I'd buy a trailer. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
- get out of here!!!!
- Looks heavy - make sure the joists can handle the extra concentrated weight. Maybe add some joist blocking under the base area, or double up joists. I wouldn't have the feet sitting on the spanned decking, make sure they're placed right over joists or blocking. Even if the decking doesn't...
- If you can't get delivery, I'd go with a trailer. That's a decent amount of weight to not have on a dedicated rack Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk
- I have a friend who has a similar burner. Not much to it at all weight-wise other than a marble top. I wouldn't hesitate to put it on any deck, though I would probably want pads under it just to play safe with any marking issues. SC, I think you're talking about a chimnea (Spanish/mexican...
- Actually I'm in Tx. No ,no joists, just a ledger doubled up, a footing in the middle and the end running parallel to the house, with the trex laying perpendicular to the house laying on top of all three, and no no big weight thing, just a couple in a home, this is all to keep anything from...
- One problem with over spanning Trex is it will sag between the joists, especially in The Arizona heat, it is guaranteed! EDIT: especially in the Texas heat, it is guaranteed!
- I would go with the bigger ford in your situation. Say you put 4 yd. of top soil in the back of a 1 ton, which it will barely hold it but then you want to hook your trailer with a skid on it. You will put les wear and tear on the big trucks during normal use and if you want to haul something...
- @Californiadecks is still here from time to time. https://www.diychatroom.com/f49/day-life-deck-builder-644959/
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