TimberTech makes great composite decking. They also make it confusing to buy. Walk into any dealer and you’ll hear: AZEK, Reserve, Pro Legacy, Edge Prime, Harvest Collection. These aren’t just colours — they’re fundamentally different products with different materials, different warranties, and very different price points.
The Big Split: Capped Polymer vs. Capped Composite
Capped composite = a wood-fibre and plastic core wrapped in a protective polymer shell. The wood fibre gives the board a natural feel and makes it more affordable to produce. The cap keeps moisture out — but it’s not a perfect seal.
Capped polymer (AZEK) = no wood fibre at all. Pure cellular PVC. Nothing for moisture to absorb into. More dimensionally stable in temperature swings. More expensive to manufacture.
In BC, where a deck might sit in rain for 100+ days a year, this distinction matters a lot.
The TimberTech Lines, Broken Down
AZEK (Capped Polymer) — The Top Tier
Material: 100% cellular PVC — no wood content. Warranty: 30-year limited residential warranty. 30-year fade and stain warranty. Best in the industry. Performance in BC rain: Outstanding. Even if the surface is scratched, the core won’t soak up water.
See them all on our TimberTech colours page. Learn more on our About TimberTech page.
TimberTech Reserve (Capped Composite) — The Mid-Tier Workhorse
Reserve is where most of our Tsawwassen and Ladner homeowners land. It’s the sweet spot: genuine composite performance, beautiful aesthetics, and a price point that makes sense for the square footage they’re working with.
Warranty: 25-year limited residential warranty. 25-year fade and stain warranty. Worth resealing any cut ends on installation.
TimberTech Pro / Pro Legacy (Capped Composite) — Mid-Entry
The Pro lines bridge Reserve and the entry-level Edge boards. Solid product, 25-year warranty, fewer collection options. Best for projects where composite is a priority but budget is tight.
TimberTech Edge (Capped Composite) — Entry Level
25-year limited warranty. Even the entry-level TimberTech Edge board outperforms cedar or pressure-treated wood in a BC climate on a 10-year cost basis.
Which Line Do We Recommend in BC?
| Situation | Recommended Line |
|---|---|
| Primary living space, staying long-term | AZEK |
| Primary space, mid-budget | Reserve |
| Secondary deck area | Pro |
| Budget-constrained, still want composite | Edge |
One thing we tell every homeowner: go up one tier from what you think you need. The cost difference between Reserve and AZEK on a 400 sq ft deck is a few thousand dollars. The performance difference over 25 years is significant.
What About Permits?
Regardless of which board you choose, decks over a certain height require a building permit. Read our complete guide: Do You Need a Permit for a Deck in Vancouver?
See the Boards in Person
We’re a TimberTech authorized installer serving Delta, Tsawwassen, and Ladner. Book a free consultation and we’ll walk you through every line with actual boards, honest pricing, and zero pressure.
Follow our builds on Instagram — we post every project with material callouts so you can see exactly which board was used.
