We need a color or material that won’t burn feet in the summer. We’re thinking of Grooved Pebble Grey. Do you think it’s a good choice or do you have

In the dog days of summer nearly any surface will get uncomfortably hot. Lighter colored boards tend to be slightly cooler than darker composite boards. In extensive studies, it has been found that the color of the decking board, regardless if it’s made of wood-plastic composite or wood is the most significant factor in the “heat retention” of the board. In these studies, pressure-treated wood stained the same color as Trex was actually hotter than Trex in the same test conditions. Pebble Grey is an excellent choice, but please be mindful that on extremely hot days, care needs to be taken with children (especially toddlers and babies) to ensure their skin does not have extended contact with the surface. Thank you, Sorianny. The Trex Customer Care Team.