Re: Pool Construction Time Lapse
Well, I'm torn about the Trex. It's not all that their marketing would have you believe it is. But in a nut shell, here's my assessment:
Pros:
Apparently not as prone to mold staining as other brands which have class action law suits if you Google around a bit. I was going to go with a lower end product but was scared away by the mold stain stories. This was more or less my only reason for pony-ing up for Trex.
Cons:
Astronomically expensive compared to a decent cedar. Twice the price.
It scratches easily. You have to be mindful of moving your power tools around on it or you'll scratch it.
Don't believe the marketing - it does fade some.
For $3.00 per lineal foot I'd expect some grain variation to give at least SOME impression of an organic material like wood.
It looks exactly like what it is: A plastic deck.
The concealed fasteners are not worth what they charge for them. For that 500 s.f. deck that I built they wanted (no joke) $749.00 for concealed fasteners. I can look at Grip Fast screw heads all day long for that kind of money..
But to answer your question the heat hasn't been an issue.
16x32 Oval AG vinyl pool; Media Master sand filter; 1.5 hp 1 speed pump; 10 hrs; Rural utility water; Taylor K-2006
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