Trex vs Ovaeda Luxxe: Which Composite Decking is Right for You?

There are lots of Composite Decking options available on the market, and deciding what to go for can feel like a bit of a minefield!  For the ultimate low maintenance decking area, you should consider a capped Composite Decking product – these products tend to have longer warranties, maintain their ‘new’ look over time, and are by far the easiest to maintain and keep clean!  Two of the market leading capped composite decking products are Trex’s Transcend Composite Decking and Ovaeda’s Luxxe™ Woodgrain Composite Decking.  In this article, we will compare these products in detail which will hopefully help you with your composite decking choice!

Trex Transcend vs Ovaeda Luxxe Composite Decking at a glance

To kick this off, here’s 5 key features of both composite decking products

Ovaeda Luxxe In-Depth overview

Ovaeda Luxxe Woodgain decking is an exceptionally high quality and durable capped composite decking product.  Available in 6 stunning colours, it can be used to transform any outdoor space.

The board is manufactured from a very fine, high density composite, which allows the board to be produced with a hollow structure but remains as strong, often stronger, than most solid composite boards on the market.  The key benefit of the the hollow board structure is reduced weight.

Ovaeda Luxxe Composite Decking Board dimensions are 142mm x 22mm x 3600mm

Ovaeda Luxxe Best Features

• Best feature 1: Fully Encapsulated deck board – prevents moisture from getting into the core of the decking, eliminating bowing or warping
• Best feature 2: Reversible board – allows you to choose which way up you lay your decking, and also create attractive colour contrasts in your decking area
• Best feature 2: Highly stain resistant – ensures a very low maintenance deck and keeps its beauty for years to come
• Best feature 3: Slip resistant – much safer than traditional timber decking for your peace of mind
• Best feature 4: Realistic Matte finish Woodgrain – Secondary brushing process during manufacture means Luxxe decking has a lot less ‘shine’ than most other capped decking options, leaving you with a beautifully realistic woodgrain surface.

Reasons to choose Ovaeda Luxxe

• Buy directly from Ovaeda, rather than through retailer.  This ensures you get the most competitive prices and also gives you access to expert technical support
• Ovaeda has the widest range of Accessories & other products to go with decking
• Carriage is free nationwide on all orders over £50!
• 25 Year Warranty
• Eco friendly – Luxxe composite decking is manufactured from 90% recycled material

Reasons to not choose Ovaeda Luxxe

• You want a contemporary grooved finish rather than Woodgrain (In which case take a look at Ovaeda Classic Composite Decking range https://ovaeda.com/collections/composite-decking-boards/grooved-composite-decking )
• You need boards longer than 3.6m (beware longer boards can have expansion issues)

Ovaeda Luxxe Pricing

Ovaeda Luxxe Composite Decking costs £68.33/sqm inc. VAT, or £36.42 per 3.6m deckboard.  There really isn’t a high quality decking product that offers this much ‘bang for your buck’!

Once you’ve factored in a good quality subframe and any other items, you are likely to be looking at approx. £120 - £160/sqm inc. VAT total material cost

To explore Ovaeda Luxxe Composite decking further please visit https://ovaeda.com/collections/composite-decking-boards/luxxe%E2%84%A2-woodgrain-composite-decking

Trex Transcend In-Depth Overview

Based in the Winchester, Virginia in the USA, Trex is the largest manufacturer of composite decking in the world.  Given how well known their brand is, you may well have heard of them already.

Trex’s Transcend Composite Decking board is a very high quality and reputable product, but you have to be aware that it is only capped on the top side which can result in the ends of the boards pulling up, and the product being more susceptible to dimensional movement.

Trex Transcend Composite Decking Board dimensions are 140mm x 25mm x 3660mm, with 4.88m lengths also available.

Trex Transcend Best Features

• Best feature 1: Capped topside of board – whilst this is not as good as a fully encapsulated board, Trex’s capped surface is very tough and durable
• Best feature 2: Wide colour range – 8 colours available ensures you will find one to suit your taste
• Best feature 3: Highly stain resistant – ensures a very low maintenance deck and keeps its beauty for years to come
• Best feature 4: Slip resistant – much safer than traditional timber decking for your peace of mind

Reasons to choose Trex Transcend

• Well know brand, stocked in many builders merchants & retailers
• Eco friendly – Trex composite decking is manufactured from 95% recycled material
• Good approved installer network around the UK

Reasons to not choose Trex Transcend

• You want a contemporary grooved finish rather than Woodgrain, all Trex Decking products are Woodgrain finish (In which case take a look at Ovaeda Classic Composite Decking range https://ovaeda.com/collections/composite-decking-boards/grooved-composite-decking )
• Price – Trex Transcend Composite Decking is an expensive product, and there are better value for money options available

Trex Transcend Pricing

Trex Transcend Composite Decking prices vary from retailer to retailer, but typically costs from £110/sqm inc. VAT, or £59 per 3.6m deckboard.

Once you’ve factored in a good quality subframe and any other items, you are likely to be looking at approx. £160 - £200/sqm inc. VAT total material cost

Trex vs Ovaeda Luxxe: How do they score?

So in summary, both of these products are worth serious consideration for your decking project, with Ovaeda product scoring higher in overall value for money.  We would certainly love to help further by providing your Free Composite Decking Sample Pack, which you can order here https://ovaeda.com/collections/samples or over the phone

Please do get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your project further, we look forward to hearing from you!  https://ovaeda.com/pages/contact