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Wolf PVC

Wolf has long been a favorite. A little lessor known in brand recognition but has proven to be a very reliable board. While I’d like to be able to comment on their support during a warranty claim, it just hasn’t ever happened and that’s pretty darn good. The scratch resistance of Wolf is exceptional and the boards are textured and colored on both sides which can help in the event of an unfortunate accident. The dual side also affords the freedom to be creative when designing features like benches or enclosed stair risers. If you go looking for Wolf products they have an extensive line-up of outdoor living however the PVC boards are about the only thing available in the PNW. Sometimes expansion due to heat can be a challenge with PVC and end gaps but, Wolf has proven to be quite manageable in this regard, especially when face-fastened. The market demands hidden fasteners these days so now, Wolf is available in both grooved and solid options.

MoistureShield

MoistureShield is rapidly becoming one of our favorite brands. We specialize in roof decks, and because MoistureShield requires no free-air space, it is perfect for this application. In fact, MoistureShield is rated for immersion. It is hard to imagine a stronger statement regarding moisture resistance. We feel their mid-range Meridian line is hard to beat at the price point. Meridian boards carry the top technologies of the MoistureShield brand like CoolDeck but, manage to stay out of top-tier pricing. We also believe the Elevate line to be the best value in the affordable end of the decking market. While it is a corrugated bottom board the core is the same material found in the top-of-the-line offerings. If the deck is well-framed you won’t be giving up anything in longevity.

Fiberon

Not well known on the west coast until recently Fiberon has been a leading brand back east for some time. Fiberon’s line up contains a few of the most authentic looking boards that are on the market. In our testing the polymer layer on fiberon decking was the hardest albeit thinest co-extrusion we observed. Fiberon also a quite dense structure and can appear more “board-like” than some of the more flexible options. The somewhat muted embossing of the grain patter allows easy cleaning unlike some deeply grooved products. Fiberon decking is the a personal favorite for appearance and durability. The hidden fastener system can be challenging to work with at times but, yields a very attractive finished product. Fiberon offers a 5 year labor warranty in addition to their 25 year product warranty. The product line is well supported by the manufacturer and it’s representatives.

TimberTech

TimberTech is the second-largest manufacturer of synthetic-based decking. The TimberTech brand absorbed the products formerly known as Azek PVC. These PVC boards now inhabit the top tiers of the TimberTech line-up. Color and appearance have always been the strengths of TimberTech products and adding the PVC boards only strengthens this attribute. The TimberTech line-up is deep, with budget boards all the way to what are the premium boards available with multiple options throughout the range.

Trex

Trex is the perennial category leader and enjoys almost “band-aid” level brand recognition. Trex has adapted its traditional composite core to be co-extruded with a polymer wrap for durability. Trex’s composite core is made up of recycled wood and plastic components. The density of the traditional composite core adds impact resistance and strength. The Transcend line has one of the thickest and hardest polymer caps imparting great scratch resistance to their upper-tier boards. The Trex color palette contains impressively authentic wood appearances and more modern-looking budget choices. The newer Signature line has what we believe to be the most convincing real-wood look available. Select and Enhance round out the budget end of the line-up with Select being a solid board and Enhance being the ultra-value corrugated bottom board.

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