Long on life span and short on fuss, these man-made boards never splinter, rot, or need staining. The TOH team explains everything you need to know about selecting, installing, and caring for this thoroughly modern material
The surface grain pattern is more subtle than a basic board, and it has two usable sides. Width is 5½ inches. Choose from four colors. Trex Accents, $5 per sq. ft.; trex.com
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