Trex launches Refuge ignition-resistant decking

By Trex Company
LBM Journal
January 14, 2026
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: United States

Trex Company has announced the limited launch of Trex Refuge Decking—an ignition-resistant PVC decking line performance-engineered for use in select regions with heightened fire-safety requirements. Designed to meet stringent building codes while maintaining aesthetics, the new cellular PVC offering combines advanced fire performance with the thoughtful design, durability and low-maintenance benefits that are hallmarks of the Trex brand. Third-party tested to the industry’s most rigorous standards, Trex Refuge decking resists ignition and slows flame spread, outperforming traditional wood decking (Pressure treated lumber, cedar and redwood that is not treated with optional fire-retardant chemicals). The line meets ASTM E84 Class A Flame Spread requirements and complies with IWUIC ASTM E2768 Ignition Resistance Standards, making it approved for installation in fire-prone and Wildland-Urban Interface-protected areas (WUI) (Subject to local codes; consult with your builder/inspector).

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