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.
Properties | |||
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MATERIAL | CAPPED PVC (POLYMER) | CAPPED COMPOSITE | |
WARRANTIES | LIMITED LIFETIME PRODUCT WARRANTY; 50-YEAR LIMITED FADE & STAIN | 30-YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT AND FADE & STAIN (LEGACY, RESERVE, TERRAIN) 25-YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT AND FADE & STAIN (PRIME+, PRIME/PREMIER) | |
FIRE ZONE | WUI-COMPLIANT AND/OR CLASS A FLAME SPREAD INDEX RATED* | — | |
HEAT RESISTANCE | STAYS UP TO 30° COOLER TO THE TOUCH THAN COMPETITIVE COMPOSITE DECKING** | AVERAGE HEAT RESISTANCE | |
SLIP RESISTANCE | UP TO 40% BETTER SLIP RESISTANCE, WET OR DRY, THAN LEADING COMPETITOR | AVERAGE SLIP RESISTANCE | |
PRICE | $$-$$$$ | $-$$$ | |
MOISTURE RESISTANCE | BEST | GOOD & BETTER | |
WIDTH OPTIONS | VINTAGE – AVAILABLE IN 3 WIDTHS LANDMARK – AVAILABLE IN STANDARD WIDTH ONLY HARVEST – SLATE GRAY & BROWNSTONE AVAILABLE IN 2 WIDTHS | AVAILABLE IN STANDARD WIDTH ONLY | |
SHOP ADVANCED PVC | SHOP COMPOSITE |
MATERIAL | CAPPED PVC (POLYMER) | CAPPED COMPOSITE |
WARRANTIES | LIMITED LIFETIME PRODUCT WARRANTY; 50-YEAR LIMITED FADE & STAIN | 30-YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT AND FADE & STAIN (LEGACY, RESERVE, TERRAIN) 25-YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT AND FADE & STAIN (PRIME+, PRIME/PREMIER) |
FIRE ZONE | WUI-COMPLIANT AND/OR CLASS A FLAME SPREAD INDEX RATED* | — |
HEAT RESISTANCE | STAYS UP TO 30° COOLER TO THE TOUCH THAN COMPETITIVE COMPOSITE DECKING** | AVERAGE HEAT RESISTANCE |
SLIP RESISTANCE | UP TO 40% BETTER SLIP RESISTANCE, WET OR DRY, THAN LEADING COMPETITOR | AVERAGE SLIP RESISTANCE |
PRICE | $$-$$$$ | $-$$$ |
MOISTURE RESISTANCE | BEST | GOOD & BETTER |
WIDTH OPTIONS | VINTAGE – AVAILABLE IN 3 WIDTHS LANDMARK – AVAILABLE IN STANDARD WIDTH ONLY HARVEST – SLATE GRAY & BROWNSTONE AVAILABLE IN 2 WIDTHS | AVAILABLE IN STANDARD WIDTH ONLY |
SHOP ADVANCED PVC | SHOP COMPOSITE |
*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. Availability of the Premier Collection varies by region. Call 877-275-2935 for more informatio