Chicagoland TimberTech Deck Builder

A TimberTech Platinum Partner Serving Chicago's Suburbs

TimberTech AZEK™ is a low-maintenance synthetic wood brand. We have been a platinum partner of TimberTech for years and can attest that they are experts in the composite decking category. Before the two brands merged, they were separately known as TimberTech and AZEK. They came together around 2014 to provide consumers with top-of-the-line low-maintenance decking options. timbertech deck palatine

What is Composite Decking?

Composite or synthetic woods are decking boards or railings that are low-maintenance by eliminating the typical maintenance of wood.

What is it exactly?

Low-maintenance or synthetic decking provides confidence in knowing that the color of your deck will last for years without the hassle of sanding, sealing, or staining. Another added benefit is that TimberTech AZEK™ decking resists mold, mildew, stains, scratches, insects, rotting, and fading, and it won’t splinter.

Pair maintenance-free decking with unmatched warranties

Every brand of composite decking offers its own warranties. We are partnered with TimberTech because we believe their warranties are superior. These strong warranties protect against splitting, rotting, and splintering – all the wear natural wood suffers as it ages. TimberTech provides a minimum of a 25-year warranty. You can feel confident that your investment and product are warranted to stand the test of time.

TimberTech Advanced PVC offers a lifetime limited product warranty & a 50-year limited fade & stain warranty.

TimberTech Composite by AZEK offers a 25–30-year limited product warranty and a 25-30 year fade & stain warranty.

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TimberTech has two different types of decking.

With TimberTech you can choose between advanced PVC deck and composite decking.

TimberTech Advanced PVC:

Offers homeowners the most realistic wood look with three different collections

Advanced PVC Collections: Vintage, Landmark, & Harvest.

The Vintage Collection is a PVC deck board capped with a PVC coating providing additional fade and stain resistance. In this collection, the boards have a rustic scraped texture and a variety of rich deep colors. The colors include a medium brown shade, Cypress, a dark brown shade, Dark Hickory, a reddish-brown Mahogany, a warmer brown English Walnut, a gorgeous light brown Weathered Teak, and a rustic grey/brown Coastline.

The Landmark Collection provides a reclaimed wood look. The collection is highly resistant to moisture damage and is optimal for warmer climates as it stays cooler to the touch. The color selections include Castle Gate, French White Oak, American Walnut, and Boardwalk.

The Harvest Collection is a traditional decking style with a cathedral wood grain and solid color. This collection gives you a freshly stained or painted look without the maintenance. Color options include; Kona, Brownstone, & Slate Gray.

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TimberTech Composite Decking

TimberTech decking is a durable capped composite board that looks like wood. This type of decking locks out moisture and ensures the color is maintained.

Composite Decking Collections: Legacy, Reserve, Terrain, Premier, Prime +, Prime

*Archadeck of Chicagoland doesn’t offer the Prime collection *

TimberTech Legacy Collection is a capped composite that emulates interior hardwoods with a hand-scraped texture and a color pallet that resembles hardwoods. Tigerwood is arguably the most popular color in the line. Tigerwood is a medium brown color. What’s unique about this collection is the board-by-board shade variation that mimics its Brazilian hardwood equivalent. The collection includes a richer brown Mocha, a lighter shade of Pecan, and a darker grey, Ashwood.

The Reserve Collection resembles a reclaimed wood look to add a rustic charm to your deck. Made of a premium polymer-capped composite, these boards are highly durable and mold resistant. This collection contains four stunning colors; Reclaimed Chestnut, Driftwood, Dark Roast, and Antique Leather.

The TimberTech Terrain Collection has an authentic graining design that mimics natural hardwood. These colors include Brown Oak, Rustic Elm, and three lighter shades of Silver Maple, Sandy Birch, and Stone Ash.

The Premier Collection has a painted wood look and a flat square-shouldered board. The two color options include; Maritime Gray and Dark Teak.

Next up is the Prime+ Collection. These boards provide a traditional wood look with a subtle blend of complementary colors to create a dimensional look. Color options include; Dark Cocoa, Sea Salt Grey, and an orangey-brown Coconut Husk.

Finally, the Prime Collection is an opaque painted or stained wood look that offers a solid color board. These boards are lightweight polymer-capped composite. There are two color options; Maritime Gray and Dark Teak.

*Archadeck of Chicagoland doesn’t offer the Prime collection *

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All of the synthetic decking lines produce boards in a variety of colors. In addition to a difference in color pallet, many companies now provide additional design characteristics giving the boards streaks, grooves, and other design details to more closely mimic the look of genuine wood. Each decking detail varies by the board. Take your time evaluating the aesthetic you prefer. Each decking collection offers gorgeous color options to consider when designing your deck. Paring their superior composite decking with other materials like low-maintenance rail options, you can get creative while designing your dream deck.

Should you use TimberTech Decking?

The best way to make this decision is to do your research. The resource above will guide what you would like to explore further. TimberTech AZEK™ has a great website where you can see images of each of the shades. Another great place to start is by asking your Archadeck design consultant. As you can imagine, we’ve built composite decks in the Chicago area with numerous collections and shades. We can guide you to what’s most popular and show you images of structures we’ve built with the various boards. We also encourage you to visit the homes of some of our references. There is nothing like seeing the materials in use. Archadeck of Chicagoland goal is to thoughtfully provide options, features, and benefits to help you make the best decisions for your deck.

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For more pictures of synthetic decks, please visit our Composite & Vinyl Decks photo gallery

Reach out to the Archadeck team today at (847) 250-4100.

TimberTech & Composite Decking FAQs: Chicagoland's Top Timbertech Deck Installer

Is TimberTech actually worth the money?

It costs more than wood up front, no way around that. Where it pays you back is everything you stop doing: no sanding, no staining, no re-sealing every couple of years, and no replacing boards that rotted or splintered. Over the life of the deck a lot of homeowners come out ahead, and you get a deck that still looks good in fifteen years instead of one you're babysitting every spring. If you're planning to stay in your home a while, it usually makes sense. We're happy to talk through the math honestly for your situation rather than just telling you to buy the expensive option.

What's the difference between TimberTech Advanced PVC and composite?

Both are low-maintenance and both look like wood, but they're built differently. Advanced PVC is all polymer with no wood fibers, so it's the lightest, the most moisture-proof, and generally gives you the most realistic wood look — that's the premium tier, and it carries a lifetime limited product warranty plus a 50-year fade and stain warranty. The composite line (TimberTech by AZEK) has a recycled core with a tough cap over it, looks great, and runs a little easier on the budget, with a 25-to-30-year product and fade/stain warranty. For most people it comes down to budget and which boards they fall in love with when they see them in person.

Does composite decking get hot in the sun?

Yes, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling. Any decking heats up in direct summer sun, and darker colors get hotter than lighter ones — that's just physics, not a knock on the product. The good news is color choice makes a real difference, and some lines (like the Landmark collection) are designed to stay cooler underfoot. If your deck bakes in full afternoon sun and you've got kids or dogs running around barefoot, tell us, and we'll steer you toward lighter shades and lines that handle heat better.

Is it really maintenance-free, and how do I clean it?

"Low-maintenance" is the honest way to put it, not literally zero. You're done with sanding, staining, and sealing for good. What's left is basic cleaning — soap and water, a soft brush, and a rinse a couple times a year to keep dirt and pollen from building up. It resists mold, mildew, stains, scratches, fading, and insects, and it won't rot or splinter, so the upkeep is closer to washing your car than refinishing a wood deck.

How long will a TimberTech deck last?

The boards are warranted for a minimum of 25 years, and the Advanced PVC line carries a lifetime limited product warranty, so we're talking decades. Realistically, the surface tends to outlast the framing underneath it, which is why how we build the structure matters as much as the boards on top. Built right, this is a deck you put in once and don't think about replacing.

How does composite hold up to Chicago winters?

Better than wood, which is half the reason people out here switch. It doesn't soak up moisture, so the freeze-thaw cycle that splits and warps wood boards isn't the same problem. You can shovel snow off it, and the capped surface shrugs off the stuff wood hates. One tip we always give: use a calcium-chloride-based ice melt rather than rock salt, and you'll keep it in great shape through the worst of a Midwest winter.

How much more does TimberTech cost than a wood deck?

More up front, less over time — but there's no honest flat number, because it depends on the size, the collection you pick, your railing, and how complicated the build is. Advanced PVC sits at the top, the composite lines come in a bit friendlier, and wood is cheapest on day one before maintenance and replacement start adding up. We'll price out a couple of real options side by side at your consultation so you can see the actual difference for your deck instead of a guess.

What TimberTech colors and collections do you offer?

Quite a few. On the Advanced PVC side there's Vintage, Landmark, and Harvest, and on the composite side there's Legacy, Reserve, Terrain, Premier, and Prime+ — Tigerwood in the Legacy line is one of the most popular colors we install. (One note: we don't carry the Prime collection.) Honestly, the colors are hard to judge on a screen. We'll bring samples, show you decks we've built in different shades, and can point you to past clients' homes so you can see the boards in real daylight before you commit.

What does "TimberTech Platinum Pro Contractor" mean, and why should I care?

It's the top contractor tier TimberTech recognizes, and we've held it for years. For you it means we've installed a lot of their product, we know the lines and how they behave in this climate, and the install is done to the standard their warranties expect — which matters, because a great board installed wrong is still a problem. It's basically a shortcut for "these guys actually know this material," instead of taking our word for it.

Can you put TimberTech on my existing deck?

Sometimes, depending on the shape of what's already there. If the framing underneath is solid and up to code, resurfacing with new TimberTech boards and railing can be a smart way to get a brand-new deck surface without rebuilding everything. If the structure's seen better days, we'll tell you straight — sometimes a full rebuild is the better spend. Either way we'll take a look and give you the honest read.

How do we get started?

It starts with a phone call so we can hear what you're picturing, then we set up a free in-person design consultation and bring samples. Set up your free consultation or call (847) 250-4100. If you just want to browse for now, the composite and vinyl decks photo gallery is a good place to see the boards in action.

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