Press Release

WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trex(R) Easy Care Decking(R), the leading non-wood decking lumber in North America, has won Home Magazine's 2001 American Building Products Award in the building materials category.

The awards recognize product excellence in ten categories, including appliances, plumbing, roofing, lighting, etc. Manufactured by Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TWP), Trex decking has a nine-year track record of no rotting, cracking, insect damage or splinters. Made primarily from reclaimed and recycled plastic and waste wood, it does not require stains or sealants for protection. Trex decking is solid enough to be highly durable, but flexible enough to create curves and angles not possible with other types of decking lumber.

The winners were chosen by the editors of Home Magazine based on the impact of the products on homeowners' lifestyles. They scoured the builder shows and reviewed hundreds of products before making their selections, looking at criteria such as durability, safety, convenience and style. They also considered feedback from many of Home Magazine's 4.5 million readers.

"Our editors looked at the tried and true, not only the latest and greatest," said Gale Steves, Editor-in-Chief of Home Magazine. "They chose Trex decking because it has defined a new category and has answered a real need for homeowners who are considering a deck or outdoor structure. Because it resists moisture, Trex decking is great for applications near water and families do not have to worry about splinters. It also appeals to the environmentally conscious consumer because it diverts used plastic and waste wood from landfills."

According to Andy Ferrari, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Trex Company, "To be chosen as the best product in the building materials category by such a prestigious national magazine is quite an honor, especially when you consider the vast number and variety of products in this industry." Ferrari added that winning the American Building Products Award is an indicator that Trex decking is fulfilling the need by consumers for a better decking lumber.

The American Building Products Award is the fourth major national award that Trex Company has received this year. Last month, Trex Company was ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine on its list of the "200 Best Small Companies in America." Earlier in the year, the company was selected by Business Week as a "Top 100 Hot Growth Company" and received the "Inherit the Earth" Gold Medal, a national award recognizing successful companies that combine environmental stewardship with jobs, productivity and profits.

The ten winners of the American Building Products Awards will be presented with their awards during the International Builders Show on February 9, 2001 in Atlanta, GA. Winners will also be featured in the February 2001 issue of Home Magazine, on sale January 15th.

To locate a Trex decking dealer near you, call 1-800-BUY-TREX (289-8739) or for product details and dealers, visit their website at www.trex.com.

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