Trex launches DIY decking 'Academy'
Wood-alternative decking manufacturer Trex has launched an online, multimedia hub designed to help DIYers build decks.
The new Trex Academy includes a mix of resources geared toward DIYers of all skill levels. Content and tools range from insightful quizzes and inspirational galleries featuring real homeowners and deck projects, to helpful planning tools like an AR Deck Visualizer app, cost and color calculators, and a user-friendly Deck Designer tool.
Additionally, the content hub provides a comprehensive library of step-by-step how-to guides and videos for navigating the entire deck-building process from concept to completion.
“With Trex Academy, if you can dream it, you can build it,” said Leslie Adkins, vice president of marketing and ESG development for Trex. “Whether you’re a novice DIYer embarking on your first project or are planning to use a professional for your deck build – we have assembled all the tools, products, guides, and support you might need to turn your vision into a view.”
Once inside Trex Academy pages, visitors have the opportunity to explore the content at their own pace. Landing page features include:
- Plan Your Deck – an ideal starting point with helpful tools for comparing and selecting materials, estimating costs, visualizing and drafting deck designs, ordering samples and finding nearby retailers and builders.
- Get Started – covers key steps to building a deck, including important pre-build considerations, inspirational and shoppable Project Galleries for finding the perfect look, and expert advice and testimonials from real DIYers.
- How-To-Guides – These detailed step-by-step instruction guides take you through every part of the process from planning and foundation work to installing decking, lighting and railing, plus finishing touches and even upcycling leftover materials. Each guide features estimated project completion time, pro tips, downloadable deck plans, and tools and materials lists. The Guides section is easily searchable with filters by project and product type, build phase, and instruction format (written or video), while each individual guide is easily navigated by chapter for easy reference.
- Literature & FAQs – additional resources including full installation guides, product brochures, care & cleaning guides, warranty information, technical and safety information, architectural spec sheets and more.
For more visual learners, Trex Academy also features a full YouTube playlist complete with 15 newly-produced, in-depth how-to videos covering the entire deck-building process.
“No matter your experience level, how you prefer to learn or where you are in the process, Trex Academy has the tools, information and reassurance to instill DIYers and other deck dreamers with confidence and peace of mind,” Adkins added. “In addition to being a one-stop-shop for best-in-class outdoor living products, Trex is now also a destination for best-in-class resources and expertise.”