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Enhance Basics 1-in x 6-in x 16-ft Clam Shell Square/Scalloped Composite Deck Board

Ratings & Reviews for Trex Enhance Basics 1-in x 6-in x 16-ft Clam Shell Square/Scalloped Composite Deck Board

4.5
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 4.5 out of 5
222 Reviews


94% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the decking for its stunning appearance, exceptional durability, and maintenance-free qualities. Reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful colors that look even better in person, with particular enthusiasm for how the material resists scratching, weathering, and rot without requiring staining or sealing. Many appreciate the hidden fasteners for a clean aesthetic and find installation straightforward for DIYers. A few report minor issues with warped boards or sizing miscalculations, though these rarely diminish overall satisfaction. Most customers consider it a superior, long-lasting alternative to traditional wood.

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222 Customer Reviews

Tough stuff

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a sample of this product in the mail and I will say I'm pretty impressed. Not only could you build a deck with this I'm sure you could probably drive a semi on it! It feels tough enough to build a house with!

December 15, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Sturdy

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a sturdy and the coloring staied solid we left outside and let the dog play around to see if it would break no luck the color was great and it was not to slick whe it got wet

December 14, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Sturdy

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got my clam shell 1 foot sample last week. Seriously considering redoing my pack patio. It's very thick and sturdy and we love the color

December 14, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Samples are very helpful

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samples were ordered to use in deck planning with my design clients. Trex is a great product. Appreciate being able to order samples so clients can see actual finish choices.

December 14, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Very sturdy and pretty

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The plank is very sturdy and pretty. I can't wait to see the floor in my kitchen done in this flooring. Absolutely beautiful and easy to clean.

December 13, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Very Solid!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Trex flooring is a very solid,durable and tough material, made to last for decades and remain the same color for a very long time.

December 13, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Love This Trex

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Appears to be really well made and has a great feel to it, not slippery smooth but a slight texture to it. Feels very substantial and the color is even. Looks smart and classy.

December 11, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Great sample & great color

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the color and the style! This is how I want my living room to look like! The grey color is the best and brings out the grey in the sofas. I love the fact that it’s water proof and durable.

December 11, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Nice product

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Trex - Enhance 1 ft Sample - Clam Shell is nice. Great color. Made well. Durable.

December 11, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Clam shell

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received to try free and give my honest review Trex Enhance 1 ft Sample -Clam Shell there’s so different style and color to pick from and very durable and portable I would recommend this to try when working at b your deck

December 11, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Durable Composite Decking

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a really nice piece of composite decking. The color is really nice and durable. The decking would like great on a deck or patio. The nice thing about having this material is there is no painting or it will last for a really long time.

December 11, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Looks plasticky

Would Not Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a big fan of these modern gray decks but this one is extremely fake looking and doesn’t look expensive.

December 10, 2020

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Hello, we apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. Kindly, -Ryan Trex Customer care Team

Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Great quality.

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great quality decking! Feels strong, and sturdy. Iy looks very nice and smooth. No more staining, accidental silvers, or sanding! This is a perfect decking for anything to be comfortable and worry free!

December 10, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Beautiful

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a beautifully constructed option for the the decking. For our particular project, it was not quite the right color match, but would definitely fit elsewhere.

December 9, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

I want more

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this clam shell sample! It shows exactly what the product is and now I want them all! They are thick, great quality, and they are very sturdy.

December 9, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Beautiful

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thw first thing i.noticed about this product is the thickness. It is very well.made and looks as if it will last for any many years. The colors are beautiful and very natural looking. Highly impressed with thw texture and durability of this product

December 9, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Big improvement

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just received a sample of this today as I’m trying to decide what product to use when I refinish my deck this spring. Honestly, I was a little concerned about using Trex again as that’s what I put down 15 years ago. Well...wow times have changed. I only got a little sample but the color and construction are pretty impressive, some definite improvements over the years! Will definitely be using this product. For the record, the old Trex deck he...

December 9, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025

Excellent Upgrade for Existing Deck

Would Recommend

We have two decks, both built about 20 years ago. The framing is solid, but the decking was in very bad shape on both decks. We tried extending the life with paint. They needed new paint every year. the deck was just under 16 feet with one small area just under 8 feet wide. The 16 foot length would work and there would be no butt joints. This avoids one issue of having to scab boards on either side of every butt joint so the fasteners are not too close to the end. We considered putting a c...

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Order gone

Would Not Recommend

Went to the store. They can’t help. Waited on the phone for 1hr. On hold no answer. Money gone. Order 423634557

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They are great but....

Would Recommend

I was using 8’ and 12’ boards for my 20’ ft wide deck. The 8’ and the 12’ aren’t quite the same size. The 12’ is just slightly higher than the 8, and the 8 is just slightly wider than the 12. This wasn’t just on a couple of boards, it was all of the,. Can’t get a perfect seam but it’s darn close. I can tell because I know they don’t quite match up, but others will probably not notice it, unless they are really inspecting the deck. Yes, I do recommend these boards. Just don’t use an 8’ and...

July 10, 2020
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