Why Trex® Fencing
Strong, low-maintenance composite privacy with a refined, neighbor-friendly look—built for every region.
Why Trex® Fencing
Trex is a national leader in composite privacy fencing—engineered to deliver true privacy, low maintenance, and long service life with a refined, neighbor-friendly look. Boards use high recycled content, and the system is backed by a residential limited warranty.
What Homeowners & HOAs Love
Trex vs. Wood & Vinyl (PVC)
Trex checks more boxes that matter for privacy, durability, and upkeep.
| What matters | Trex® Composite | Wood | Vinyl (PVC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No painting/staining | Yes | No | Yes |
| Won’t rot/decay | Will not | Will | Will not |
| Insect/termite resistant | Yes | No | Varies |
| Wind-rated system | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Same look both sides | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Follows grade / slopes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled content | High | No | No |
Summary above reflects common differences for privacy fencing systems. For deeper technical details, see your product comparison resources.
Where Trex Excels
- Backyards & alleys: solid privacy and softer sound for tighter lots.
- HOA & perimeter: consistent two-sided look that communities approve.
- Pools: stands up to splash and salt-system environments (verify local barrier codes).
- Wall toppers: mount cleanly on block/brick walls for added height and privacy.
- Sloped or clay-affected sites: sections step or rake to follow grade.
Plan Your Fence
Materials Calculator — Simplified
Fast materials list from total length, height, and gates.
Materials Calculator — With Drawing Tool
Sketch your layout and generate a materials list.
Google Maps Calculator — Ballpark Pricing
Trace your fence on a map to get a quick ballpark price for materials + installation based on national averages.
The two Materials Calculators provide a materials list; the Google Maps tool provides a ballpark price (materials + install) using national averages.
Get Help Anywhere in the U.S.
Our national team can quote your project, help with layout, answer technical questions, and explain delivery options (direct to your address or a nearby freight terminal—varies by address). Prefer regional context and a local rep? Visit: Chicago, San Diego, and Dallas.
Why Trex? The Benefits of Trex Fencing
When you’re considering fence installation at your home or business, why consider Trex fencing?
What is Trex?
Trex fencing has gotten a sturdy foothold in the marketplace since exploding on the fencing scene in 2005. This revolutionary material has changed the world of fence installation. Made of a composite of wood and recycled plastics held together with a binding agent, Trex fencing is strong, durable and beautiful.
In fact, many people cannot distinguish between a Trex privacy and a natural wood fence. The difference is apparent some years later when the wood fencing has begun to break down from exposure to the weather and the Trex fencing still looks as beautiful as the day you got it.
- #1 Composite Fencing & Decking Brand
- Eco-Friendly Composite
The Benefits of Trex Fencing
- Aesthetics
- Privacy & Security
- Low-Maintenance
- Durability
- Flexibility in Design
- Environmentally Responsible
Trex Fence Maintenance
One of the big benefits of Trex fencing is that it needs virtually no maintenance. It looks just like real wood but requires none of the upkeep.
When you have a real wood fence, you will to paint or seal it, usually every year, if you expect to keep it in good shape. Otherwise, water can penetrate the wood fence pickets and posts, causing rot to set in. Relentless sunshine can also dry out the wood, causing it to split.
Sealing a fence can be a day’s worth of work, depending on how long your fence is — and remember, you have to do both sides! Painting a fence is a truly agonizing chore — scraping, sanding and coating each picket.
When you get a Trex privacy fence, you never have to paint or stain it. In most circumstances, the only attention the fence might need is a periodic cleaning. Soapy water and a soft bristle brush will get rid of accumulated dirt and grime making your fence fresh again without having to re-treat it.
Other Advantages of Trex Fencing
Another benefit of Trex fencing is that it is extremely strong and can withstand winds of over 100 mph.
Additionally, Trex fencing panels use a unique interlocking picket system so there are never any gaps in your fence. Properly installed, you maintain your privacy for the life of the fence.
Something our customers love about a Trex privacy fence is that it’s green — it’s made from reclaimed wood and recycled plastic. It brings us great satisfaction to make something beautiful and functional out of materials others were simply throwing away and we hope you agree!
Composite Fencing Distributor
FDS Fence Distributors is the leading Trex fencing distributor and manufacturer, supplying the materials you need as a homeowner or contractor to build the most beautiful and most durable fence available on the market today.
A benefit of Trex Fencing is its adaptability in design. If you want a fence that’s an unusual height or you are interested in a different style gate or fence top, there are lots of ways you can work with the product to create a unique design. Creative contractors and homeowners come up with the most ingenious adaptations of our fence system. Take a look at the gallery for examples.
Trex Composite Fence Panels
Trex privacy fences are so popular because homeowners and business owners love them. They’re a perfect, long-term solution for keeping people in (or out) and providing the privacy you want.
Contact our Trex fencing company today with any questions about the benefits of Trex Fencing.