Top 5 Composite Brands: The Good The Bad and The Ugly!
What you want to know before you buy
Welcome to the first of a six part series on composite decking. In this expose’ we will try to inform you of the five most important things to consider before buying your high end composite decking.
price per linear foot
quality
expansion and heat transfer
color and grain pattern choices
warranty
TimberTech
TimberTech, a key player in the composite decking industry, was established in 1997 with its initial offering of uncapped boards. Over the years, TimberTech has continuously evolved, implementing numerous product innovations and enhancements to meet the ever-changing demands of customers seeking durable and sustainable decking solutions.
Trex
Formed in 1996 through the buyout of a division of Mobil Corporation, Trex went public in 1999. Today they offer the industry’s widest array of high-performance composite products, which are available in more than 40 countries around the world. With the largest market share of composite decking in North America, a growing international footprint and $1.2 billion in annual sales, they lead the industry on a global scale.
Fiberon
Established in 1997 in New London, North Carolina, Fiberon has been a leading provider of top-notch, environmentally conscious composite decking, railing, and fencing. The company's growth led to the opening of a facility in Meridian, Idaho in 2007, enhancing production capabilities and enabling coast-to-coast distribution of premium composite decking products and related materials.
MoistureShield
Founded in 1988, during an era when consumers were increasingly advocating for environmentally friendly and durable decking alternatives in lieu of traditional pressure treated lumber, MoistureShield emerged as a pivotal player in the inception of composite decking. Fast forward to the present day, and MoistureShield stands out as a trailblazing and forward-thinking brand within the decking market, continuously pushing boundaries with its innovative product offerings and sustainable practices.
Deckorators
Deckorators, which was established shortly after TimberTech in 1998, originally specialized in manufacturing low-maintenance aluminum railing systems designed for decks. However, the company underwent a significant transformation in 2005 when UFPI took over, prompting Deckorators to broaden its product range to incorporate a diverse selection of composite decking solutions alongside their existing lineup of railing products.
What Next?
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for every question you will need when you hire a contractor or to DIY. Your new composite deck is a big investment. We want to make sure you get your money’s worth.
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