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November 1, 2007

Recycled Decking Manufacturers Launch Virgin PVC Options

In a series of developments that may signal trouble for the composite decking industry, two industry leaders, TimberTech and Trex Company, appear to be hedging their bets by introducing new product lines made of virgin PVC. Popular in the residential market, PVC decking is considered more resistant to scratching, staining, and fading than composite decking, which is made from wood or other plant fibers and plastics, and often includes recycled content.


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