Press Release

WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 1999--Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TWP), manufacturer of Trex(R) Easy Care Decking(TM), today announced it is once again meeting with builders face-to-face as a sponsor of the 1999 BUILDER Magazine's Fall Tour in nine cities in the U.S. and Canada, hosted by Al Trellis, celebrated building expert. Trellis coaches more than 6,000 builders each year through his seminars entitled, "Building the Winning Team" to help them improve efficiency and profitability. He also authors the "Ask Al" column for BUILDER Magazine. Trex Company was very successful in introducing Trex(R) Easy Care Decking(R) as a value-added decking lumber to major building firms across the country in last year's Fall Tour. Trex(R) decking is a splinter-free decking lumber that never needs stains or sealants to keep its long-lasting good looks.

The Fall Tour seminars feature the latest, cutting-edge products and trends in the building industry. Trex Company joins an elite group of sponsors of this major builder event, such as Kohler, Andersen Windows, Sub-Zero and Velux. Representatives from sponsoring companies will have an opportunity to meet with the builders and distribute product literature. The seminars run from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, followed by a luncheon.

Seminars have been held in Portland, OR, on Oct. 13 and Calgary, Alberta on Oct. 14 and Kansas City, MO on Oct. 21. Additional 1999 BUILDER Fall seminars will be held in Columbus, OH on Oct. 26; Milwaukee, WI, on Oct 27; Minneapolis, MN on Oct. 28; Orlando, FL on Nov. 16; Baton Rouge, LA on Nov. 17 and Houston, TX on Nov. 18.

For more information about the 1999 BUILDER Fall Tour, call 1-800-823-4344. For more information about Trex(R) Easy Care Decking(R) call 1-800-BUY-TREX (289-8739) or visit their website at www.trex.com.

Trex Company is the nation's largest manufacturer of non-wood decking alternative products, which are marketed under the brand name Trex(R). Trex is a Wood-Polymer(TM) Lumber that offers an attractive appearance and the workability of wood without the ongoing need for protective sealants or repairs. Trex is manufactured in a proprietary process that combines waste wood fibers and reclaimed polyethylene and is used primarily for residential and commercial decking. The Company sells its products through 55 wholesale distribution locations, which in turn sell Trex to more than 2,000 independent contractor-oriented retailer lumberyards across the United States. Company sales have increased from $3.5 million in 1993 to $46.8 million in 1998.

Trex, Easy Care Decking and Wood-Polymer Lumber are either federally registered trademarks or trade dress of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, VA.

The statements in this press release regarding the Company's expected sales performance and operating results, its anticipated financial condition and its business strategy constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual operating results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include the extent of market acceptance of the Company's products, the Company's ability to increase its manufacturing capacity, the sensitivity of the Company's business to general economic conditions and the highly competitive markets in which the Company operates. The Company's report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 25, 1999 discusses some of the important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those in these forward looking statements.