DECKING COMPARISON
TWO PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, MULTIPLE REAL WOOD LOOKS
Discover TimberTech Advanced PVC & Composite Decking to learn the advantages of each. No matter which you choose, you’ll enjoy an authentic wood look without all the maintenance.
MATERIAL
Made from approximately 60% recycled polymers.
Proprietary cap is made from a blend of high-performance polymers. Core is comprised of a blend of a majority of recycled PVC and other high-performance materials, absent of organic matter, like wood, that would absorb water or attract mold and insects.
Made from approximately 85% recycled polymers and reclaimed wood fibers.
Wood-free cap is made from a blend of high-performance polymers. Core is made from a mix of reclaimed wood fibers, recycled polymers and other high-performance materials.
WARRANTIES
Limited Lifetime Product Warranty; 50-Year Fade & Stain Limited Warranty
30-Year Product Limited Warranty and Fade & Stain Limited Warranty (Legacy, Reserve, Terrain).
25-Year Product Limited Warranty and Fade & Stain Limited Warranty (Prime+, Prime/Premier)
FIRE RESISTANCE
WUI-compliant and/or Class A Flame Spread Index rated*
Reserve Collection is offered in a WUI-compliant version.
Premier Collection square-shouldered boards are WUI-compliant.
HEAT RESISTANCE
Stays up to 30° cooler to the touch than competitive composite decking**
Average heat resistance
SLIP RESISTANCE
Average slip resistance
PRICE
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MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Best
Better (Legacy, Reserve, Terrain) Good (Premier***, Prime, Prime+)
WIDTH OPTIONS
Vintage – available in narrow, standard and wide
Landmark – available in standard width only
Harvest – Slate Gray & Brownstone available in standard and wide
Available in standard width only
MATERIAL
ADVANCED PVC
COMPOSITE
Made from approximately 60% recycled polymers.
Proprietary cap is made from a blend of high-performance polymers. Core is comprised of a blend of a majority of recycled PVC and other high-performance materials, absent of organic matter, like wood, that would absorb water or attract mold and insects.
Made from approximately 85% recycled polymers and reclaimed wood fibers.
Wood-free cap is made from a blend of high-performance polymers. Core is made from a mix of reclaimed wood fibers, recycled polymers and other high-performance materials.
WARRANTIES
ADVANCED PVC
COMPOSITE
Limited Lifetime Product Warranty; 50-Year Fade & Stain Limited Warranty
30-Year Product Limited Warranty and Fade & Stain Limited Warranty (Legacy, Reserve, Terrain).
25-Year Product Limited Warranty and Fade & Stain Limited Warranty (Prime+, Prime/Premier)
FIRE RESISTANCE
ADVANCED PVC
COMPOSITE
WUI-compliant and/or Class A Flame Spread Index rated*
Reserve Collection is offered in a WUI-compliant version.
HEAT RESISTANCE
ADVANCED PVC
COMPOSITE
Stays up to 30° cooler to the touch than competitive composite decking**
Average heat resistance
SLIP RESISTANCE
ADVANCED PVC
COMPOSITE
Up to 40% better slip resistance, wet or dry, than leading competitor
Average slip resistance
PRICE
ADVANCED PVC
COMPOSITE
$$-$$$$
$-$$$
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
ADVANCED PVC
COMPOSITE
Best
Better (Legacy, Reserve, Terrain) Good (Premier***, Prime, Prime+)
WIDTH OPTIONS
ADVANCED PVC
COMPOSITE
Vintage – available in narrow, standard and wide
Landmark – available in standard width only
Harvest – Slate Gray & Brownstone available in standard and wide
Available in standard width only
*The Vintage Collection is WUI-compliant and features a Class A Flame Spread Index rating. The Landmark Collection has a Class A Flame Spread Index rating. The Harvest Collection is WUI-compliant.
**Although TimberTech Advanced PVC Decking is cooler to the touch than many other composite deck board products, all decking products will get hot in the sun. Additionally, the darker the decking color, the hotter it will feel. For hotter climates, consider choosing a lighter color.
***Premier Collection may have limited availability in some regions. Use our Where To Buy tool to contact your local dealer for availability.