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PVC and Composite Decking: What to Ask Before Choosing

Materials · November 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Pinnacle Decking installs Trex PVC (Trex Refuge) alongside its composite decking lines. Compare the actual product and the project requirements before choosing a system.

Identify the board first

Use the full product name in a proposal. Do not assume that a claim about one PVC product describes every PVC board, or that all composite collections share the same installation requirements. How to read a deck proposal.

Discuss joints and fastening

Ask how the installation will address the selected product's spacing, fastening, support and finish requirements. Review the current manufacturer instructions before settling the layout, especially at borders, long runs, stairs and transitions.

Consider the whole project

Bring the decking sample together with railing, fascia, lighting and any adjacent patio finish. Discuss sun exposure and shade along with appearance. Select the system for the intended use and the conditions on your property.

Review the proposed system

Ask for the product information, care instructions and applicable warranty terms for the proposed board. Discuss how the material choice fits the structure, layout and finish details rather than choosing on a broad brand comparison alone. Signature, Lineage, Select and PVC compared.

Pinnacle Decking is TrexPro® Platinum. Engineering and permits are included, with a 10-year Trex labor warranty.

Where we build

Pinnacle Decking installs in eight Hudson Valley counties: Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Greene. See the Trex lines we install and the systems behind every build.

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Pinnacle Decking

Pinnacle Decking is a luxury outdoor-living design-build firm in Poughkeepsie, NY. Pinnacle Decking is TrexPro® Platinum. We design, engineer, and build custom decks and outdoor environments across Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Greene counties.

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