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When it comes to composite decking, there are different factors that affect the price of each individual board. One of those factors is the ‘grade’ of the material. Trex and TimberTech both offer different lines that fit everyone’s budget. In general, when choosing which composite boards you like (and your wallet likes) the boards that are scalloped on one side, are cheaper. When a board is scalloped, it means that they use less material in the board and they are also lighter in weight, which allows the companies to ship more boards at a time. In this article, we are going to go through the different grades of composite that Trex and TimberTech offer.

Trex

Trex Composite decking is made in the USA with 95% plastic material as well as reclaimed wood. Composite decking is low maintenance, with no sanding or staining required. Trex also has warranties up to 50 years. Their composite deck boards won’t rot, warp or splinter and can withstand sun, snow and sleet while resisting stains and mold. They also offer a hidden fastener system for all 5 of their lines that allows for a look free of screw holes. You can also mix and match railings and decking across all lines of trex products. If you want Trex Enhance Decking, you can still use Trex Signature Railings! 

Grades

There are 5 different grades of Trex composite decking, which makes it easy to choose the best option for your aesthetic AND budget. It is important to note that actual material costs and install costs can and will vary based on geographic area, site location, seasonality, design complexity, whether the product is stocked locally, and additional features such as stairs, fascia, angles, curves, lighting, etc.

Trex Enhance

‘Pair the beauty of wood with the ease of composite, at the right price and with easy maintenance.’

Trex Enhance has a scalloped backside which gives it a lower price starting at $2.35 per linear foot, as well as being as lightweight as lumber. There is a 25 year limited residential Fade & Stain warranty on this product. Additionally, it has an authentic wood grain appearance with the durability of composite at the price of wood. Trex Enhance uses 95% recycled materials and comes in 9 colors. In the Trex Enhance Basics line, there are 4 colors: Beach Dune, Saddle, Clam Shell and Tide Pool. In the Trex Enhance Naturals collection, there are 5 colors: Foggy Wharf, Rocky Harbor, Toasted Sand, Coastal Bluff and Honey Grove. These 9 colors offer a wide variety of grays and browns to fit any style at an affordable price.

Trex Select

‘The perfect pairing of price and minimal maintenance’

Stands up to both weather and weekend mishaps. It resists stains and mold better than traditional composite. Trex Select starts at $4.05 per linear foot and comes with a 35 year limited Fade & Stain warranty. It comes in 2 colors: Pebble Grey and Saddle Select, both of which are inspired by nature, and it offers a splinter free finish.

Trex Transcend

‘Elevated aesthetics paired with the highest level of performance.’

Starting at $6.05 per linear foot, Trex Transcend offers a deep wood-grain pattern and luxury colors. This line also comes with a 50 year limited Fade & Stain warranty for residential products. It comes in 6 multi-tonal colors: Island Mist, Tiki Torch, Havana Gold, Spiced Rum, Lava Rock, Rope Swing.

Trex Transcend Lineage

‘The award-winning next generation of design and performance, featuring heat-mitigating technology.’ 

Starting at $6.50 per linear foot, Trex Transcend lineage offers 5 luxurious colors: Island Mist Lineage, Biscayne, Rainier, Carmel, Jasper. It is also engineered to keep cooler under the sun, even on the hottest days. It is important to note that even though this product has heat-mitigating technology, that does not mean that it won’t get hot.

Trex Signature

‘Starting a new standard for style in outdoor living’

Trex Signature is considered to be their most luxury collection of composite decking and is the most expensive grade for that reason. Starting at $8.50 per linear foot, this collection comes with a 50 year limited Fade & Stain warranty. It has the highest level of scratch resistance and comes in 2 colors: Orcacoke and Whidbey.

TimberTech

Azek

Azek is a PVC decking line through TimberTech that offers the most realistic looking wood-like boards, without the worry of rot, mold, cracking and fading of wood. PVC is made from plastic material which keeps your deck looking newer, longer.  It also stays up to 30% cooler than composite materials. Azek is made from 100% synthetic materials making them about 25-35% lighter than standard composite deck boards. They also offer a 50 year Fade & Stain warranty. Azek is also the only line of TimberTech decking that offers 3 different widths for unique design options. In the Azek line, there are 4 different collections: Vintage, Landmark, Harvest and Porch.

The Vintage Collection offers 6 different color choices: Coastline, Mahogany, Weathered Teak, English Walnut, Dark Hickory and Cypress. This collection captures the look of hardwood with multi-tonal color blending and a wire-brushed finish.

The Landmark Collection offers 4 different color choices: French White Oak, Castle Gate, American Walnut and Boardwalk. This collection resembles popular hardwoods with a matte finish and color blending.

The Harvest Collection offers 3 different color choices: Slate Gray, Brownstone and Kona. The Harvest Collection has a cathedral grain pattern with varying peaks for versatility.

The Porch Collection offers 8 color choices: Coastline, Dark Hickory, Mahogany, Oyster, Slate Gray, Weathered Teak, English Walnut and Cypress. This collection is a tongue-and-groove installation that allows for smaller gaps between boards for a traditional hardwood look.

TimberTech Pro

TimberTech Pro line is considered a grade composite decking material and is made from 70% recycled materials and is capped on all 4 sides, which protects against moisture, mildew and rot. In the cap material, there is no wood fiber that is used and has a protective shell which helps prevent the board from weathering and cracking. TimberTech Pro offers a 30 year Fade & Stain warranty and comes in 3 collections: Legacy, Reserve and Terrain.

Legacy Collection offers a hand scraped finish and a complex blend of hues so no two boards are alike. It comes in 6 colors: Tiger Wood, Pecan, Ashwood, Mocha, Whitewash Cedar and Espresso.

Reserve Collection has a reclaimed wood look for an inviting, rustic aesthetic and comes in 4 colors: Antique Leather, Driftwood, Dark Roast and Reclaimed Chestnut.

Terrain Collection has a subtle color variation and textured wood grain that offers a timeless, traditional wood look. It also comes in 5 colors: Stone Ash, Rustic Elm, Sandy Birch, Silver Maple and Brown Oak.

TimberTech Edge

In the TimberTech Edge line, the boards are capped on 3 sides with the same material as the pro line. Additionally, the bottom of the boards are scalloped instead of solid, which makes the edge line the cheapest of TimberTech’s 3 lines. Edge offers a 25 year Fade & Stain warranty and has 2 collections: Prime and Prime+.

Prime Collection offers a stained or painted wood look. It has a scalloped board and comes in 2 colors: Maritime Gray and Dark Teak.

Prime+ Collection has a timeless wood grain and offers 3 inviting, attractive colors: Coconut Husk, Sea Salt Gray and Dark Cocoa.