DECKING
ENSURE THE LIFE OF YOUR DECK WITH TREX® PROTECT™
Today’s high-performance composite deck boards, like
those from Trex, are warranted to last. But what about
the substructure material underneath? If the posts and
beams that support the deck are made of wood, they are
likely to deteriorate long before the decking warranty
elapses. Now, there is a simple and cost-effective
solution to combatting the damaging effects of nature
and time. Trex® Protect™ Joist and Beam Tape is a self-
Your outdoor living room
BEAUTY, durability and easy maintenance
All year long, in SUN, SNOW or RAIN
adhesive butyl tape that works by shielding the tops of
New 2018! UPM ProFi Piazza
joists, rim joists, ledger boards and beams from moisture
that can lead to rot, wood decay and the loosening of
deck screws. It also acts as a barrier between wood
and galvanized metal commonly used in construction
New 2018! UPM ProFi Vision
hardware such as joist hangers. Additionally, Trex
Protect seals deck fasteners and helps deck screws hold
longer and stronger by preventing moisture penetration
and defending against splitting that can result from
seasonal freezing and thawing.
Designed and made in Finland,
Germany and USA
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For more information about Trex Protect
visit www.trexprotect.com
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Landscape & Urban Design Issue 36 2019
UPM ProFi ® Decking