I have an older pressure treated fence around a pool and the top plate
(2 x 6 with a 2 x 4 at 90 degrees) is in need of replacement. Thinking
of using Trex (or a similar substitute) in lieu of pressure treated and
eventually replacing all the fence with the same material. Does anyone
have first hand experience with trex in horizontal applications?
Particularly interested in knowing of mildew problems, color stability,
shrinkage and eventually slipperiness.

Thanks.

With Trex, I do. Great stuff, not slippery, fades to grey. Can't be
used as a structural material, though (think "not posts"). Should be
supported well, max 12 inches O.C., as it's _heavy_. HTH Tom

tom wrote:
With Trex, I do. Great stuff, not slippery, fades to grey. Can't be
used as a structural material, though (think "not posts"). Should be
supported well, max 12 inches O.C., as it's _heavy_. HTH Tom

Thanks.