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AZEK · Illinois · 2026-Q1 retail

AZEK Deck Cost in Illinois

A AZEK deck in Illinois costs $55-$120/sqft installed with the state's 1.00× labor multiplier (Midwest). AZEK is the cellular-PVC premium brand (now part of TimberTech but sold under the AZEK name). 100% PVC core (no wood content) — termite + mold proof, scratch-resistant cap, lowest CTE of any major brand. Top of the deck-board pyramid. Illinois labor 1.00× national (Midwest baseline). Chicago's permit process is more involved than downstate.

1.00× labor$88/sqft medianFrost 42snow climate35-yr lifespan
$/sqft low
$55
AZEK Vintage Coastline
$/sqft median
$88
AZEK Vintage Mahogany
$/sqft high
$120
AZEK Arbor Acacia
Frost depth
42″
footing depth required

AZEK cost by deck size in Illinois

Mid-tier AZEK (AZEK Vintage Mahogany) at Illinois's 1.00× labor multiplier — ~$72/sqft installed.

Size
Low (entry)
Median (mid)
High (luxury)
10×12 (120 sqft)
$6,600
$8,640
$9,360
12×16 (192 sqft)
$10,560
$13,824
$14,976
16×20 (320 sqft)
$17,600
$23,040
$24,960
20×24 (480 sqft)
$26,400
$34,560
$37,440

Cost ranges include materials + labor + standard railing. Excludes permit ($175 baseline + 1.2% of project value), demolition (if replacing), and footings for 42″ frost depth.

AZEK product lines in Illinois

AZEK installed cost ranges from $55/sqft (Vintage Coastline on standard framing) to $120/sqft (Harvest Slate Gray on premium engineered framing with PVC railing). PVC is the priciest mainstream deck-board option but has the longest warranty + lowest maintenance.

AZEK Vintage Coastline
$55/sqft
Entry PVC · $55 national × 1.00× Illinois labor
AZEK Vintage Mahogany
$72/sqft
Premium PVC · $72 national × 1.00× Illinois labor
AZEK Harvest Slate Gray
$88/sqft
Luxury PVC · $88 national × 1.00× Illinois labor
AZEK Arbor Acacia
$78/sqft
Premium PVC · $78 national × 1.00× Illinois labor

Illinois-specific notes

Labor multiplier
1.00×
Midwest region labor pricing applied to all installed costs.
Frost depth
42″
Footings must extend below frost line per IRC R403.1.4.
Climate
snow
Freeze-thaw favors PVC over composite where budget allows.
Top metros
Chicago · Springfield · Peoria
Major metros driving installer availability + pricing pressure.
Permit fee
$131-$324
Chicago metro permits $250-400. Frost depth 42″ across most of state.
Warranty
50-yr lifetime fade + lifetime structural — among the longest in the industry
50-yr lifetime fade + lifetime structural — among the longest in the industry

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FAQ — AZEK in Illinois

How much does a AZEK deck cost in Illinois?

In Illinois, AZEK decking costs $55-$120/sqft installed (national $55-$120/sqft × Illinois's 1.00× labor multiplier). A typical 16×20 (320 sqft) AZEK deck lands around $28,160. Mid-tier AZEK Vintage Mahogany runs about $23,040 for the same scope.

Which AZEK line is best for Illinois's climate?

Illinois's freeze-thaw cycles favor PVC over composite where budget allows. AZEK PVC is the top performer for snow regions — no swelling/contracting from freeze-thaw.

What's the permit fee for a AZEK deck in Illinois?

Illinois permit fees typically run $131-$324 depending on jurisdiction and project value — most calculators use max(regional baseline $175, 1.2% of project value). Chicago metro permits $250-400. Frost depth 42″ across most of state.

How deep do footings need to be for a AZEK deck in Illinois?

Illinois's frost depth is approximately 42″. AZEK doesn't change the footing requirement — that's IRC R403.1.4-driven by frost line. Use Sonotube 10-12″ depending on tributary area. Verify with your local building department since AHJs sometimes require deeper depths than the state-published value.

Is AZEK worth the money in Illinois?

AZEK vs PT pine over 25 years in Illinois: PT pine = ~$30/sqft installed + ~$3/sqft/yr maintenance (stain/seal annually) = $93/sqft total. AZEK mid-tier = $72/sqft installed + $0 maintenance = $72/sqft total. AZEK typically wins the 25-yr TCO comparison by 20-40%, plus better resale value.

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