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Trex · Texas · 2026-Q1 retail

Trex Deck Cost in Texas

A Trex deck in Texas costs $35-$87/sqft installed with the state's 0.92× labor multiplier (South). 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). Texas labor 0.92× national. Houston + Galveston salt-air drives PVC + 316SS.

0.92× labor$61/sqft medianFrost 6humid climate28-yr lifespan
$/sqft low
$35
Trex Enhance Naturals
$/sqft median
$61
Trex Enhance Basics
$/sqft high
$87
Trex Signature (Lineage)
Frost depth
6″
footing depth required

Trex cost by deck size in Texas

Mid-tier Trex (Trex Enhance Basics) at Texas's 0.92× labor multiplier — ~$32/sqft installed.

Size
Low (entry)
Median (mid)
High (luxury)
10×12 (120 sqft)
$4,200
$3,840
$8,280
12×16 (192 sqft)
$6,720
$6,144
$13,248
16×20 (320 sqft)
$11,200
$10,240
$22,080
20×24 (480 sqft)
$16,800
$15,360
$33,120

Cost ranges include materials + labor + standard railing. Excludes permit ($140 baseline + 1.2% of project value), demolition (if replacing), and footings for 6″ frost depth.

Trex product lines in Texas

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
$35/sqft
Entry composite · $38 national × 0.92× Texas labor
Trex Enhance Basics
$32/sqft
Entry composite · $35 national × 0.92× Texas labor
Trex Transcend
$48/sqft
Premium composite · $52 national × 0.92× Texas labor
Trex Signature (Lineage)
$69/sqft
Luxury heat-cap · $75 national × 0.92× Texas labor

Texas-specific notes

Labor multiplier
0.92×
South region labor pricing applied to all installed costs.
Frost depth
6″
Footings must extend below frost line per IRC R403.1.4.
Climate
humid
Salt-air coastal areas: use 316SS hardware regardless of brand.
Top metros
Houston · Dallas · Austin
Major metros driving installer availability + pricing pressure.
Permit fee
$105-$259
TX permits $150-280. Houston coastal uplift requirements.
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 Texas

How much does a Trex deck cost in Texas?

In Texas, Trex decking costs $35-$87/sqft installed (national $38-$95/sqft × Texas's 0.92× labor multiplier). A typical 16×20 (320 sqft) Trex deck lands around $19,520. Mid-tier Trex Enhance Basics runs about $10,240 for the same scope.

Which Trex line is best for Texas's climate?

Texas's humid climate favors capped composite or PVC over generic composite — Trex Transcend performs best in this environment. Salt-air coastal areas (Gulf Coast, Atlantic) need 316SS hardware regardless of brand.

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

Texas permit fees typically run $105-$259 depending on jurisdiction and project value — most calculators use max(regional baseline $140, 1.2% of project value). TX permits $150-280. Houston coastal uplift requirements.

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

Texas's frost depth is approximately 6″. Trex doesn't change the footing requirement — that's IRC R403.1.4-driven by frost line. Use Sonotube 10″ for typical loads. Verify with your local building department since AHJs sometimes require deeper depths than the state-published value.

Is Trex worth the money in Texas?

Trex vs PT pine over 25 years in Texas: PT pine = ~$28/sqft installed + ~$2/sqft/yr maintenance (stain/seal annually) = $85/sqft total. Trex mid-tier = $32/sqft installed + $0 maintenance = $32/sqft total. Trex typically wins the 25-yr TCO comparison by 20-40%, plus better resale value.

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