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Trex · Colorado · 2026-Q1 retail

Trex Deck Cost in Colorado

A Trex deck in Colorado costs $49-$122/sqft installed with the state's 1.28× labor multiplier (West). Trex is the largest composite decking brand in North America with ~35% market share. 3 main lines compete on price-vs-performance: Enhance (entry), Transcend (premium), Signature (luxury heat-mitigation cap). Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles favor PVC over composite. Frost depth 30″+ means deeper footings = larger budget line.

1.28× labor$85/sqft medianFrost 30snow climate28-yr lifespan
$/sqft low
$49
Trex Enhance Naturals
$/sqft median
$85
Trex Enhance Basics
$/sqft high
$122
Trex Signature (Lineage)
Frost depth
30″
footing depth required

Trex cost by deck size in Colorado

Mid-tier Trex (Trex Enhance Basics) at Colorado's 1.28× labor multiplier — ~$45/sqft installed.

Size
Low (entry)
Median (mid)
High (luxury)
10×12 (120 sqft)
$5,880
$5,400
$11,520
12×16 (192 sqft)
$9,408
$8,640
$18,432
16×20 (320 sqft)
$15,680
$14,400
$30,720
20×24 (480 sqft)
$23,520
$21,600
$46,080

Cost ranges include materials + labor + standard railing. Excludes permit ($290 baseline + 1.2% of project value), demolition (if replacing), and footings for 30″ frost depth.

Trex product lines in Colorado

Trex installed cost ranges from $38/sqft (Enhance Naturals on PT framing) to $95/sqft (Signature on engineered framing + premium railing). National median is $52/sqft for a mid-tier Transcend deck — multiply by your state labor multiplier for local pricing.

Trex Enhance Naturals
$49/sqft
Entry composite · $38 national × 1.28× Colorado labor
Trex Enhance Basics
$45/sqft
Entry composite · $35 national × 1.28× Colorado labor
Trex Transcend
$67/sqft
Premium composite · $52 national × 1.28× Colorado labor
Trex Signature (Lineage)
$96/sqft
Luxury heat-cap · $75 national × 1.28× Colorado labor

Colorado-specific notes

Labor multiplier
1.28×
West region labor pricing applied to all installed costs.
Frost depth
30″
Footings must extend below frost line per IRC R403.1.4.
Climate
snow
Freeze-thaw favors PVC over composite where budget allows.
Top metros
Denver · Colorado Springs · Boulder
Major metros driving installer availability + pricing pressure.
Permit fee
$218-$537
Denver permit $180-300. Frost depth 30-36″ across the front range.
Warranty
25-yr fade + 25-yr structural (lifetime structural on Transcend/Signature)
25-yr fade + 25-yr structural (lifetime structural on Transcend/Signature)

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FAQ — Trex in Colorado

How much does a Trex deck cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, Trex decking costs $49-$122/sqft installed (national $38-$95/sqft × Colorado's 1.28× labor multiplier). A typical 16×20 (320 sqft) Trex deck lands around $27,200. Mid-tier Trex Enhance Basics runs about $14,400 for the same scope.

Which Trex line is best for Colorado's climate?

Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles favor PVC over composite where budget allows. Trex Transcend works well in snow regions when properly fastened with the right expansion gap.

What's the permit fee for a Trex deck in Colorado?

Colorado permit fees typically run $218-$537 depending on jurisdiction and project value — most calculators use max(regional baseline $290, 1.2% of project value). Denver permit $180-300. Frost depth 30-36″ across the front range.

How deep do footings need to be for a Trex deck in Colorado?

Colorado's frost depth is approximately 30″. Trex doesn't change the footing requirement — that's IRC R403.1.4-driven by frost line. Use Sonotube 10-12″ depending on tributary area. Verify with your local building department since AHJs sometimes require deeper depths than the state-published value.

Is Trex worth the money in Colorado?

Trex vs PT pine over 25 years in Colorado: PT pine = ~$38/sqft installed + ~$3/sqft/yr maintenance (stain/seal annually) = $118/sqft total. Trex mid-tier = $45/sqft installed + $0 maintenance = $45/sqft total. Trex typically wins the 25-yr TCO comparison by 20-40%, plus better resale value.

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