Press Release

WINCHESTER, VA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 1, 1999--What is the most popular home product of 1999? Trex(R) Easy Care Decking(R), according to American Homestyle & Gardening Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards. In the July/August 1999 issue, the magazine invited readers to vote for their favorite home products in a two-page color spread that featured 53 products nominated in a variety of categories. Trex decking was voted as the number one favorite with more than 4,000 votes. Trex decking and the runners-up are featured in the December/January 2000 issue of American Homestyle & Gardening.

Manufactured by Trex Company of Winchester, VA, Trex decking answers the needs of busy homeowners seeking an attractive outdoor living space without the continuous care required by wood-surfaced decks. Trex decking never needs stains or sealants to keep its long-lasting good looks and will not rot, crack or split due to moisture, sunlight or insects. And, because Trex decking is completely splinter-free, families can go barefoot without a care! Homeowners will also be pleased to know that Trex decking is the only decking lumber of its kind to be code-listed by the nation's three major building code agencies.

"We are very pleased and honored that the readers of American Homestyle & Gardening recognize the numerous benefits of Trex decking," said Andy Ferrari, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing. From a style standpoint, Ferrari said the company encourages homeowners and their contractors to "think outside the rectangle" when planning to build a deck. "With Trex decking, the design possibilities are endless," he said. "Trex finishes off beautifully with regular woodworking tools and curved shapes can be created easily. And, the homeowner is not limited to a rectangular deck. We've seen some incredible Trex decks that are completely round, octagonal or that incorporate curves and angles not possible with other decking lumber."

Trex decking is made primarily from recycled plastic grocery bags, reclaimed pallet wrap and waste wood. The company reminds consumers to bring their plastic grocery sacks back to the supermarket recycling bin, because they are truly making an impact. In fact, Trex Company used more than 90 million pounds of reclaimed plastic last year along with equal amounts of waste wood fiber to manufacture Trex decking. Due to the product's growing popularity, Trex Company unveiled a brand new, state-of-the-art production facility in Fernley, Nevada this past summer to complement its original plant in Winchester, Virginia.

Trex decking has a proven track record in the harshest environments in North America. It has been used for miles of boardwalk along the seashores in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and along Lake Ontario in Toronto, Canada; for the Presidential Trail at Mt. Rushmore and for walkways throughout the Florida Everglades.

There are more than 2,000 authorized Trex decking dealers in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, call 1-800-BUY-TREX (289-8739) and visit their website at www.trex.com. Trex Company Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TWP.

*Note: Trex, Trex (stylized) and Easy Care Decking are either federally registered trademarks, trademarks or trade dress of Trex Company, Winchester, VA.

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