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Q: Can you explain the changes to the extended deck and the expected effects on sales? A: Bryan Fairbanks, President and CEO, explained that the customer feedback led to manufacturing changes in the improved decking to improve strength and aesthetics. It is expected that these changes will lead to stronger sales, although there were some conversion costs in the first quarter.

Q: Are the factors that the Q1 margins have continued in Q2? A: Brenda Lovcik, CFO, explained that the factors that influence the Q1 edges such as the conversion costs of the railings and the production changes will be temporarily reversed in the second half of the year.

Q: How do you expect the seasonality to affect sales in the second half of the year? A: Bryan Fairbanks found that the company expects a typical seasonal pattern with strong sales in the second quarter, a slight decline in the quarter and a significant decline in the fourth quarter, as the canal is preparing for next year.

Q: How do the new sales relationships affect sales and market presence? A: Bryan Fairbanks emphasized that the focus of distributors on Trex products has led to considerable dealer conversions and improved market presence, especially in the new railing products.

Q: What are the priorities for capital allocation? A: Bryan Fairbanks explained that the priorities about acquisitions, organic growth and share buyback remain. The company expects an increased free cash flow if the investments fall after the development of the facility in Arkansas.

Q: How does the product segment of the entry -level class and what are the expectations? A: Bryan Fairbanks found that the entry segment is stabilized, with successive improvements being observed in the last two quarters that are driven by demand on repair and conversion.

Q: Can you provide further details on the effects of tariffs and reduction strategies? A: Bryan Fairbanks mentioned that less than 5% of the sales costs of tariffs are affected, with reduction efforts, including supplier negotiations and procurement adjustments. The company strives to minimize the effects.

Q: What are the expected advantages of digital transformation initiatives? A: Brenda Lovcik outlined that the digital transformation aims to optimize business processes, improve data use for decision -making and to improve the customer experience, which ultimately promotes operating efficiency.

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