Same company, two tiers — AZEK is TimberTech's premium PVC line. Here's when the upgrade over its composite is worth it.
AZEK · PVC
$50–$75 /sq ft
TimberTech · Composite
$40–$60 /sq ft
~7°F
cooler underfoot
AZEK
50 yr
structural warranty
AZEK
~20%
lower board cost
TimberTech PRO
80%
recycled content
TimberTech PRO
AZEK vs TimberTech, explained
AZEK is TimberTech's premium PVC line — so this is really PVC vs composite, same brand. AZEK PVC runs about 7°F cooler, is fully waterproof, weighs 25% less, and carries a 50-year warranty (vs 30). TimberTech's PRO composite costs roughly 20% less and is 80% recycled. Hot, wet, or forever deck → AZEK. Shaded and budget-minded → TimberTech PRO.
Nine attributes scored. AZEK Vintage (PVC) vs TimberTech PRO (composite) — both by AZEK Building Products.
AZEK wins on heat, waterproofing, warranty, lifespan and weight — it's the better board. TimberTech PRO wins on price and recycled content — it's the better value.
AZEK Vintage (PVC) vs TimberTech PRO (composite). Green-ringed cell wins the row.
Specs: 2026 manufacturer data + retail. Heat = °F above a shaded board on a sunny 90°F day. Installed $/sq ft varies by size, region and railing — price yours below.
Yes and no. AZEK and TimberTech are both made by AZEK Building Products — 'TimberTech' is the brand, and AZEK is its premium PVC line, sitting above the EDGE and PRO composite lines. So comparing them is really comparing PVC to composite within one company.
AZEK. Full-PVC boards hold less heat than composite — about +9°F in direct sun versus +16°F for TimberTech's PRO composite, a ~7°F barefoot difference. For a poolside or south-facing deck, AZEK is the cooler surface.
TimberTech PRO composite — by roughly 20% at the board level. It's a genuinely strong 4-side-capped composite with a 30-year warranty and 80% recycled content, so for a shaded, budget-minded deck it delivers most of AZEK's quality for less.
AZEK. No wood in the core means nothing for moisture or mold to attack, so AZEK is rated for ~40 years with a 50-year structural warranty, versus ~30 years and a 30-year warranty for TimberTech's composite.
Set your size, state, railing and stairs for an itemized estimate — AZEK PVC runs a premium over TimberTech's composite at the same size:
Plan-view length × width.
IRC R312 requires a 36″ guardrail above 30″.
192 sq ft · Mid composite · 1.22× labor · 1.10× complexity
IRC R312 mandates a 36″ guardrail on open edges when deck height exceeds 30″. 40 lf priced at Mid composite tier.
Northeast typical permit fee is in the budget. Most jurisdictions require a permit for decks > 200 sqft, > 30″ above grade, or attached to the house.
Mid composite uses hidden-fastener clip systems (Cortex / CamoClip / Trex Universal) — labor takes 25–30% longer than face-screwing PT. Already inside the tier's installed $/sqft band.
National-median pricing (2026-Q1). Local prices vary ±15%. Materials line uses Mid composite tier; switch tiers to repaint the budget. Includes 10% contingency reserve on the high estimate.
Photoreal 3D · plan view · framing breakdown. Color matches your tier selection.
The Deck Material Calculator gives you a permit-ready bill of materials — every joist, hanger, fastener, and footing — validated against IRC 2021 span tables.
Estimates use 2026-Q1 national-median pricing (Home Advisor, Angi, RSMeans). Expect ±15% variance vs your local market. Always get 3 contractor bids before signing. This calculator is not a substitute for a licensed inspector or structural engineer.
The bottom line
This isn't a brand war — it's picking a tier from one company. AZEK PVC is TimberTech's best board: cooler, waterproof, lighter, and warrantied for 50 years. TimberTech's PRO composite is the value tier — about 20% cheaper, greener, and more than good enough for a shaded or budget deck. Choose AZEK when heat, water, or longevity lead; choose TimberTech PRO when price and recycled content do.
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People also ask
Essentially, yes — AZEK is TimberTech's premium PVC line, both made by AZEK Building Products. 'TimberTech' is the umbrella brand; under it you'll find capped-composite lines (EDGE and PRO) and the full-PVC AZEK lines (Harvest, Vintage, Landmark). So 'AZEK vs TimberTech' really means AZEK's PVC boards versus TimberTech's wood-plastic composite boards — same company, two material tiers.
If your deck faces sun, water, or you want the longest warranty, yes. AZEK PVC runs about 7°F cooler than TimberTech's composite, is fully waterproof with no wood core, weighs ~25% less, and carries a 50-year structural warranty versus 30. You pay roughly 20% more per board. For a shaded, budget-conscious build, TimberTech PRO composite is the smarter value; for a hot, wet, or forever deck, AZEK earns its premium.
On paper, yes. With no organic material in the core, AZEK PVC has nothing for moisture or mold to attack, so it's rated for roughly 40 years versus about 30 for TimberTech's capped composite — and AZEK's 50-year structural warranty backs that up against the composite's 30-year coverage.
TimberTech PRO is genuinely good — a 4-side-capped composite with a 30-year warranty, 80% recycled content, and realistic grain, at about 20% less than AZEK. It's more than enough for most decks. Upgrade to AZEK PVC specifically when heat, waterproofing, weight, or the longest warranty matter — poolsides, hot climates, coastal or ground-level builds.
AZEK. Because it's 100% PVC with no wood flour, AZEK absorbs and holds less heat — roughly 9°F above a shaded board in direct sun versus about 16°F for TimberTech's composite, a ~7°F barefoot difference. For a sunny or poolside deck, AZEK is the cooler surface.
Specs, warranties and pricing: 2026 data from TimberTech / AZEK Building Products, cross-checked against Home Depot, Lowe's and specialty retail. Heat and lifespan reflect published spec sheets. National ranges — always get local bids. Reviewed July 2026. See our methodology and sources.
