Legacy Collection

What are the best fasteners to use with the Legacy Collection?

The best fastener depends on your board profile and the finished look you want. As a grooved composite board, the Legacy Collection works with several TimberTech systems:

CONCEALoc® for grooved boards when you want a hidden-fastener finish

CORTEX® for Composite Decking for a top-down install with color-matched plugs made from the same boards

TOPLoc® for Composite for color-matched, top-down face fastening

CORTEX® plugs and screws come in matching Legacy colors, including Ashwood, Mocha, Pecan, Tigerwood, and Whitewash Cedar, for a near-seamless surface. CORTEX® options are also available for Legacy fascia and riser boards. For stairs and perimeter, we recommend Cortex hidden fasteners to allow for a top-down installation.

What is the maximum joist spacing for the Legacy Collection?

For the Legacy Collection, follow the joist spacing outlined in the current TimberTech installation guide for your specific profile and application. Proper spacing keeps your deck flat, secure, and warranty-eligible, so it's worth confirming the exact requirement before you build.

The concise answer:

Standard Legacy boards: Confirm on-center spacing in the installation guide.

Stairs, diagonal layouts, and commercial applications typically require tighter spacing.

What colors are widely available? Are there local exclusions?

The Legacy Collection offers six signature colors, each with a hand-scraped finish and cascading, multitonal coloring:

Whitewash Cedar®

Ashwood

Pecan

Tigerwood

Mocha

Espresso

All six are part of the core Legacy line, with no regional exclusions noted. That makes Legacy a flexible choice whether you want light, weathered tones or deep, rich browns.

As with any decking, local inventory can vary by profile, length, and distributor demand. Some colors may stock more readily in certain markets than others. For exact regional availability and lead times, check with a local TimberTech dealer or distributor before finalizing your build.

Which railing collections are compatible with the Legacy Collection?

The Legacy Collection pairs with every TimberTech Railing system, giving you flexibility across style and budget. Compatible collections include:

Impression Rail Express®

Classic Composite Series

Advantage Rail™

Pinnacle Rail®

Statement Rail

Reliance Rail™

Fulton Rail®

The Classic Composite Series and Impression Rail Express® are especially popular pairings, often shown with Legacy's rich, hand-scraped colors.

Can the Legacy Collection be used near water? near salt water?

Yes, with the right expectations. The Legacy Collection features a four-sided polymer cap with zero wood fibers, giving it strong moisture resistance and protection from mold, mildew, and rot. That makes it a dependable choice near lakefronts, pools, and other wet areas.

For dedicated dock applications, TimberTech recommends its Advanced PVC lines over Composite.

Is the Legacy Collection fire resistant? Is it compliant for fire zones?

The Legacy Collection is a durable composite, but it isn't one of TimberTech's fire-zone decking options. Legacy carries a Class C Flame Spread Rating and does not hold an Ignition Resistant designation, a Class A Flame Spread Rating, or WUI compliance.

If you're building in a wildfire-prone area, look to TimberTech's fire-resistant lineup instead:

Vintage and Landmark Collections (Advanced PVC): Ignition Resistant, Class A Flame Spread Rating, WUI Compliant

Harvest+ Collection (Advanced PVC): Class A Flame Spread Rating, WUI Compliant

Harvest Collection (Advanced PVC): Class B Flame Spread Rating, WUI Compliant

Are there any real woods that compare to the finish and color of the Legacy Collection boards?

Yes. The Legacy Collection delivers a craftsman-inspired, hand-scraped finish that captures the depth and character of real wood. Each board features cascading, multitonal coloring and a variable grain pattern, so the boards mirror the natural, one-of-a-kind variation you'd expect from genuine timber.

Rather than copying one species, Legacy evokes a range of warm, woodsy tones across its six colors:

Tigerwood → bold, streaked exotic hardwood

Whitewash Cedar® → soft, weathered cedar

Pecan → light, golden brown wood

Mocha → rich medium brown

Espresso → deep, dark roasted wood

Ashwood → cool, grayed natural tones

Is the Legacy Collection capped or uncapped? On how many sides?

The Legacy Collection is a four-sided capped composite decking product. It features a proprietary polymer cap on all four sides, including inside the grooves, made with zero wood fibers. Because the cap contains no wood fibers, there's nothing on the surface to absorb water or break down. It's capped on all four sides for superior moisture resistance and lasting beauty, backed by 30-Year Product and Fade & Stain Limited Warranties.

Can the Legacy Collection be used for non-deck applications? (ie. docks, porch, cladding)

The Legacy Collection is built specifically as composite decking, so it isn't offered in dedicated porch or cladding formats. Those tongue-and-groove porch and cladding options come from the TimberTech Advanced PVC lines, like the Vintage and Landmark Collections.

For finishing touches, Legacy does offer matching fascia and riser boards in all six colors, so you can wrap your deck's perimeter and steps for a clean, seamless look.

The short answer:

Docks: Advanced PVC is the recommended choice for dock-style use, not composite Legacy.

Porch: Not available in the porch format.

Cladding: Not available in the cladding format.

Can FUSIONLoc be used for TimberTech Decking?

TimberTech no longer produces FUSIONLoc Hidden Fasteners, but they are compatible with all of our grooved deck boards.