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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
237 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise composite decking for its stunning appearance, exceptional durability, and minimal maintenance requirements. Most highlight the beautiful modern aesthetic that surpasses traditional wood, with color consistency and richness frequently cited as standout features. Reviewers emphasize the waterproof, rot-resistant construction that withstands harsh weather and heavy use without warping or splintering. Many appreciate the ease of installation and hidden fasteners creating a seamless, screw-free surface. A few note minor board dimension variations or slight end warping, and some mention certain colors warm in direct sunlight. Overall, customers consider it a worthwhile long-term investment for outdoor living spaces.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
237 Customer Reviews

Excellent

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was lucky enough to receive two samples from This company to be able to compare. I received rocky harbor and clam shell. I’ll be honest it’s very hard to pick one favorite the two were beautiful colors. Rocky harbor being lighter almost taupe and clam shell being a darker grey color. I must also admit they are heavy and super sturdy. Both would look excellent on a home and definitely give it that modern upgraded feel. Not only that you would ...

December 31, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 4, 2025

Great

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely loved the color of this wood! It feels amazing, the color is nice, perfect size!

December 31, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 4, 2025

Nice clean look!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I would love and I mean LOVE to have a full deck made out of this! I love that I can walk around without shoes and not have to worry about splinters. Super easy to clean too, and don't have to worry about restaining every few years!

December 29, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 4, 2025

Great sample

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The enhance 1ft sample clam is a gorgeous sample. It would be beautiful to use as a deck. Would be very sturdy

December 29, 2020

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Hello Laurie, we can’t thank you enough for your kind review! Thanks, -Ryan Trex Customer Care Team

Trex Customer CareDecember 4, 2025

Awesome product!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This flooring sample is great! I love the color. It goes really well with my decor. Seems to fit well if you have a concrete floor. You can lay down the cement and pop in the tiles as you go. Seems to be waterproof as well!

December 28, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 10, 2025

Great sample piece

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This material looks great by the sample! We are getting ready to build a house and this is a great con tinder for material we will use

December 27, 2020

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Hello, and thank you for your 5-star review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us as well. We count ourselves luc...

Trex Customer CareDecember 10, 2025

Great product

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am super impressed with the sample decking. No splinters, that's my number one complaint with most decks. It is also seems durable, I don't see it wearing down as quickly due to bad weather.

December 25, 2020

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Hello, and thank you for your 5-star review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us as well. We count ourselves luc...

Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Great quality

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super impressed with the quality. The sample I received has made me sure of the quality and great look of this product. I can’t wait to is it on future projects to make this the house of my dreams for retirement.

December 24, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Highly recommended

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Trex has my approval !!!!! Beautiful faux wood grain finish and amazingly easy to clean! Being made from 95% recycled materials is a big plus for me. I really like it is also splinter free. Beautiful color too!

December 23, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Love It

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Going from a wooden deck to a Trex deck is a game changer. No more splinters, warped boards or stain fading. This decking is beautiful, Durable and easy to maintain. It is strong, thick and beautiful. The available colors are beautiful.

December 22, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Enhance 1 ft Sample - Clam Shell

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Enhance 1 ft Sample - Clam Shell. These is of great quality and study. We got to see if we would consider including as siding for our floor and I absolutely love it.

December 21, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Love it

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So i love the style of it. Love the color. Looked online to compare and it was super easy to match the color

December 21, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

love it

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the color and the way it's made. It is very well made,.

December 18, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Love this Trex decking!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our deck is in desperate need of repair so we are shopping for decking materials. I love this sample piece of Trex decking. It is strong, sturdy and very nice looking. It is soft to the touch-no more splinters from the deck! It is very easy to clean. It sprays right off with a hose. I wasn't able to scratch it, no matter how hard I tried. Trex says you never need to stain again. What a relief that would be! It is made of 95% recycled material s...

December 17, 2020

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Hello, and thank you for your 5-star review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us as well. We count ourselves luc...

Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

This would make for a perfect deck

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my Trex enhanced 1 foot sample a few days ago and I would definitely put a deck in my backyard with this it was so sturdy. Definitely will keep the rain out and such a beautiful color I would highly recommend this and I will be purchasing the products I need to get my deck done because of this.

December 16, 2020

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Hello, and thank you for your 5-star review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us as well. We count ourselves luc...

Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

Terrific material

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We build a lot of decks and more and more of them are choosing to use a composite decking material. The Enhance material is a quality product as we have had several successful projects using this composite decking! I will all who are considering a composite decking to strongly consider this TREX decking!

December 16, 2020

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Trex Customer CareDecember 11, 2025

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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Hello, we can’t thank you enough for your kind review! Thanks, -Ryan Trex Customer Care Team

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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Hello, we can’t thank you enough for your kind review! Thanks, -Ryan Trex Customer Care Team

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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Hello, and thank you for your review. We work hard to meet customer expectations, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you! Thanks, -Ryan Trex ...

Trex Customer CareDecember 12, 2025