The best foundation for a long-lasting deck
The substructure of a deck is crucial for its stability and longevity. A TimberTech Aluminum Frame means a beautiful, incredibly flat deck with superior performance for years to come.
Deck framing the TimberTech way
Innovative TimberTech Aluminum Framing is the best foundation to build your dream deck on. Play the video to hear the experts explain why they love it and how it’s revolutionizing deck building.
The substructure your TimberTech deck deserves
TimberTech Aluminum Framing gives you the long-lasting benefits you expect and outperforms other framing materials.
Built to last
Engineered for superior performance, our framing is highly resistant to moisture damage like rust, corrosion, or mold. We confidently offer a Lifetime Limited Warranty on all major components and warrant fasteners and accessories for 25 years.1
Fire Resistant
Fire resistance is crucial, especially in wildfire-prone areas. TimberTech Aluminum Framing comes with a Class A Flame Spread Rating, the highest available. This means that it is unlikely to contribute to aggressive flame spread.
Easy to install
Aluminum Framing results in an extremely flat surface that will look great for the life of your deck. Advancements like TimberTech’s smart design boosts productivity by using fewer fasteners and needing less on-site fabrication.
Strong
The strength of a TimberTech 2×8 aluminum joist is similar to the strength of a 2×12 wood joist, opening up your design to longer spans, fewer posts, and cantilevered overhangs.
Code Compliant
TimberTech Aluminum Framing has been rigorously tested and meets the requirements of the International Residential Code (IRC).
Sustainable
Wood is a single use product. Aluminum is made from recycled aluminum and can be recycled at the end of the project.
Innovative design for easy installations
Engineered with ease of construction in mind, our complete system uses intuitive assembly methods, specialized components, and fewer fasteners. Installation is easy to learn and quick to execute.
TimberTech Aluminum Framing has the best strength-to-weight ratio compared to wood or steel framing. Easy to move and easy to position, the installation is simplified with no compromise in dependable performance.
Engineered to specifications measured in thousandths of an inch, TimberTech Aluminum Framing assembly takes the guesswork, sanding, and custom fabrication out of the installation.
A level surface is the key to a great deck—and a challenge for traditional wood framing. TimberTech Aluminum Framing starts incredibly flat and stays flat-when installed according to guidelines. The result is a deck without wavy, uneven boards to take away from the beauty or catch on a foot.
Modular stair components can go side by side to create an extra wide staircase. Cover treads with matching or contrasting deck boards to finish your look and install optional riser lighting for safety and convenience.
Everything you need, all from TimberTech
TimberTech Aluminum Framing is a complete system of components, from joists and posts, to ledgers and beams, all working together to create the best, longest-lasting deck. Aluminum Framing is compatible with every TimberTech Decking and Railing collection.
Superior to both wood and steel
Top-of-the-line strength, simplicity, and longevity.
TimberTech Aluminum
- Lightweight, consistent sizes, easy to work with using common tools
- Minimal maintenance
- Strength through proven engineering and design
- Generally impervious to decay from rust, rot, insects, moisture, and mold
- Class A Flame Spread Rating, naturally non-flammable material
- x- Often more expensive than wood and steel
Steel
- Steel framing is stronger and more consistent than wood framing
- x- Heavy, cutting and drilling may require using industrial-strength tools
- x- Rusts, needs paint for protection
- x- Extremely dense, making it more challenging to cut and work with
Wood
- Wood is affordable, readily available, and commonly used in deck construction
- x- Moderately heavy, natural size and shape variations require sanding
- x- Requires maintenance to protect from moisture and decay
- x- Susceptible to moisture-related damage and deterioration, needs insect protection chemicals
- x- May burn readily, although fire treatment chemicals may be applied during manufacture
Supporting documents and technical details
Get all the information you need to install Aluminum Framing, maintain it, and
enjoy it for decades to come.
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Disclaimer:
*See Limited Warranty document for details.