Trex upgrades deck design tool 

Trex Company, a manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, has upgraded its interactive deck design tool to allow homeowners to plan every detail of their outdoor space, all from the convenience of a laptop. The revamped Trex Deck Design Tool & Online Deck Planner is the brand’s most comprehensive digital planning software to date and is engineered to make the deck planning journey efficient and all-inclusive. In addition to offering 3D renderings using realistic Trex product imagery and collections, the software can help users with budgeting, drafting blueprints for permitting, and even generates a shopping list of materials, making it ideal for DIYers and those working with professional contractors. The tool is free to use and compatible with most web browsers. It also offers a library of pre-designed deck plans.