Is Trex Fencing worth the cost?
When deciding if Trex Composite Fencing is worth the cost there are many factors to consider. Trex Fencing comes at a higher cost up-front when compared to wood and vinyl fence systems, because of it's durability, natural beauty, flexibility in design, offered privacy, and its low maintenance. Material costs for a 6'H Trex Fence are about $55 per linear foot, gates excluded. If you are looking to have an installer put up your fence, you could be looking at anywhere from $75-95 per linear foot on average once you factor in labor costs. While the high price is a shock to many customers, they tend to discover that the amount of money saved in not having to repair, re-stain, and repaint their fence makes the cost of a Trex well worth it. Not to mention, you'll get to relax in the summer months while your neighbors are spending Saturday mornings maintaining their fences.
In addition to saving money and sweat equity in maintenance, there are also advantages in aesthetics, serenity, and natural beauty that you can't necessarily put a price tag on. As the following pictures demonstrate, Trex adds to a landscape's design and appeal in incredible ways.
Some fence materials can provide the beauty, others the durability, and others still the low-maintenance. But few materials can pull all three together quite like Trex Fencing. Not to mention, installation is relatively simple when compared to other fencing system. Trex is what you call a "stick-built" system, which means that the sections need to be assembled from individual components. But for all you amateur craftsmen out there, don't let that scare you. Once your posts are in the ground, the pickets interlock using innovative "C channels", and the top and bottom rails are bracketed onto the posts. The intuitive design makes installation a breeze.
If you'd like to to do a deeper dive into the installation process, feel free to look through our videos and guides found in our Installation Resources: Seclusions | Horizons
So let's circle back to the original question: Is Trex Fencing worth the cost? Understandably, Trex is not for everyone. Depending on your budget, how long you plan on living at your current home, and a variety of other factors, it may not make sense for you to go with Trex. But let's break it down this way:
Are you wanting a beautiful fence without the maintenance?
Are you looking to minimize costs associated with repairs?
Are you planning on living at your current location for at least another 10 years?
Are you interested in a DIY product that you can be successfully completed in a few weekends?
Are you wanting to be supported by a team of "Trexperts" that can help you every step of the way -- from ordering to installation (that's us!)?
If you answered yes to these questions, then Trex is definitely worth the cost. In fact, just from a practical standpoint, a high-end wood fence tends to become more expensive than Trex in the long-run:
Have more questions, or just need someone to talk to (about Trex, that is)? Then call our team at 877-700-8739. Looking for more information on how Trex Fencing stacks up to other products? Visit our comparison pages.