decking
Composite decking (Trex / TimberTech)
Wood-fiber-and-recycled-plastic composite boards. Solid or grooved profiles for hidden fasteners. Service life 25+ years; low-maintenance.
Cost tier
PREMIUM
Cost / sqft
$9–$18
Install
trade
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Premium PVC-capped composites resist staining + fading better than first-gen composites. Hidden-fastener systems clean up board appearance.
Aesthetic
- Finish: wood-grain texture, smooth
- Color range: wood-look browns, grays, two-tone
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: composite, Trex, TimberTech, low-maintenance, recycled