TimberTech vs AZEK

Why this page exists

The confusion, resolved first

The AZEK Company owns TimberTech; the PVC boards sell as “TimberTech AZEK.” You’re choosing a material tier, not taking sides in a rivalry.

The ladder, priced

EDGE, PRO, AZEK: entry composite to premium PVC, with the installed ranges at each rung so the upgrade math is visible.

Composite vs PVC, told straight

Heat, water, weight, warranty: where PVC genuinely earns its premium and where composite quietly matches it.

Same yard, every rung

Render your backyard in PRO composite and AZEK PVC and climb the ladder visually before the quote locks a tier in.

How it works

1. Show us your space. Upload a clear backyard photo. Tell us where the deck should go and what you want to change.
2. Check your brief. Review your photo and choices, then buy your Deck Ideas Pack for US$19. No subscription.
3. Compare and refine. Explore three concepts. Use your two remaining refinements to develop a favorite.
4. Take the next step. Download clean images and compare before and after. Share your ideas with family or a builder.

TimberTech vs AZEK

Quick answer: there is no TimberTech-versus-AZEK rivalry. The AZEK Company owns both names. TimberTech EDGE and PRO are its capped composite lines; TimberTech AZEK is its cellular PVC line. The comparison that actually matters is composite tier versus PVC tier inside one family:

The verdict

Think of it as one brand’s staircase: EDGE for budget, PRO for most decks, AZEK when sun, water, or a forever-home horizon justifies the top step. The family relationship is convenient (one dealer, one railing ecosystem, one aesthetic language), so the only real question is which rung. Render your yard at two rungs and see whether the difference is worth the climb.

Cost assumptions and sources

U.S. planning allowances in USD for a simple, single-level deck, including ordinary materials and contractor labor. These are PaperPlan editorial assumptions, not surveyed averages or a local quote.

• Pressure-treated: $25 – $40 / sq ft installed (USD)
• Composite: $45 – $70 / sq ft installed (USD)
• PVC: $60 – $90 / sq ft installed (USD)

Multiply deck area (width × length in feet) by the selected installed rate, then round each end of the range to the nearest $100.

Demolition, permits and engineering, taxes, stairs, railing, roofs, unusual foundations and difficult site access need separate quotes. Location, product selection and labor can put a real bid outside these ranges. Canadian projects need local CAD pricing.

The manufacturer sources below explain scope and cost drivers; they do not validate PaperPlan’s exact installed-rate bands. Supplier material estimates should not be compared directly with an installed project budget.

• Trex: deck material cost calculator: Estimates materials and explicitly excludes labor; prices vary with location, season and design.
• TimberTech: understanding deck costs: Separates decking, railing, labor and substructure, and explains the impact of site and project features.

Sources and assumptions reviewed 2026-09-09. Confirm the scope and current price with local contractors before budgeting a build.

Common questions

Are TimberTech and AZEK the same company?

Yes. The AZEK Company (rebranded from CPG in 2020) owns the TimberTech brand and folded its decking under it: composite lines sell as TimberTech EDGE and PRO, and the PVC line sells as TimberTech AZEK. Any comparison you read that treats them as rival companies is out of date.

Is AZEK better than TimberTech PRO?

“Better” is conditional: AZEK’s PVC runs cooler, ignores water, weighs less, and carries a 50-year fade-and-stain warranty, for roughly $20 more per square foot installed. PRO’s capped composite matches it on everyday durability and looks for less money. Full sun or poolside says AZEK; a shaded family deck usually says PRO.

How much more does AZEK cost than TimberTech composite?

Plan on $70–$90 per square foot installed for AZEK against $50–$70 for PRO, roughly $4,000–$6,500 more on a 16×20 deck. Whether that premium is comfort you’ll feel weekly or spec you’ll never notice depends entirely on your sun, water, and how long you’ll own the place.

Can I mix the lines on one project?

Yes, and builders do it deliberately: AZEK on the sun-blasted or pool-adjacent surfaces, PRO composite on shaded runs and stairs, one railing system across everything. The palettes are designed to coexist. Render the combination on your own photo before committing.