® DECKING & RAILING DESIGN GUIDE 1 WHAT ARE WE MADE OF? Live Your Best Life—Outdoors The Material Difference Your outdoor living space should be a reflection of your personal You know what’s best for your outdoor living space and your lifestyle. That’s why we offer three unique material types. While we could go into detail, we’ll let the charts below and on the next style. Traditional, square decks are just the jumping off point of how page do that for us. Simply choose what’s right for you. you can use TimberTech decking to elevate your outdoor living space. But where to start? That’s where TimberTech comes in; design and technology is at the core of everything we do. CAPPED POLYMER 4-SIDED CAPPED 3-SIDED CAPPED DECKING COMPOSITE DECKING COMPOSITE DECKING UNRIVALED DESIGN AND PREMIUM STYLE AND ATTAINABLE AND ATTRACTIVE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE Our products, backed by premium warranties, make your deck design better, stronger, smarter, and more beautiful. Browse this guide to start bringing your design vision to life. With a wide • The most advanced synthetic • Premium composite decking • Traditional composite decking material technology without the with the added protection of a with a synthetic cap on three variety of colors, wood grains, and widths to create unique designs, use of wood particles. fully synthetic cap on all four sides and monochromatic or • Impervious to moisture. sides. color-blended options. you’ll soon be enjoying your beautifully-updated deck. • 50-Year Limited Fade & Stain • Resistant to moisture • Surface protection from ® Warranty. with Mold Guard Technology. moisture. • Stays cooler to the touch. • 30-Year Limited Fade & Stain • 25-Year Limited Fade & Stain Warranty. Warranty. We are TimberTech® and we Go Against the Grain®. • Advanced design options including Multi-Width. • Premium aesthetics that • Great low-maintenance resemble natural wood. upgrade from wood. • Lightweight. 2 3 START WITH THE BASICS INFILL Decking & Railing 101 Fits snuggly between the top and bottom rail TOP RAIL to fill the The uppermost inside area Designing your ideal outdoor space doesn’t have to be difficult. Use this guide in tandem piece of rail that connects the top end of infill with TimberTech.com to help kick off your project. VARIEGATION Highlight and Get familiar with the design terms you’ll be using to work with a contractor and lowlight coloring in boards that mimic real complete your project. With this guide helping you plan your design project, there’s no wood need to be overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of choosing your decking and railing. RISER Boards applied behind each step So, use our quick tips — and your natural style sense — to start confidently speaking the same language as a deck designer and bring your vision to life. BOTTOM RAIL The piece that runs along the LIGHTS rail at the bottom, Ensure safety beneath the FASCIA while creating infill Boards that ambiance along runs around your deck the perimeter and rail of the deck CAPPED DECKING Protective layer on boards that protect against stains, scratches, and mold 4 5 VARIEGATION AND FINISHES WOOD GRAIN PATTERNS & FINISHES Ranging from subtle to complex, representing a variety of wood species and treatments. Dive Into Your Decking Details STRAIGHT GRAIN PRIME COLLECTION, PREMIER COLLECTION Your deck is an extension of your home. Find your favorite wood grain pattern and natural color-blended hue for your outdoor living space using the guide below. Visit TimberTech.com to see examples of builds in your preferred grain pattern and deck color. DUAL-EMBOSSED GRAIN TERRAIN COLLECTION™ COLOR VARIEGATIONS Highlights and lowlights within the boards offer a range of coloring. Same color shown side-by-side for each category. CATHEDRAL GRAIN ARBOR COLLECTION® , HARVEST COLLECTION® , RESERVE COLLECTION WIRE-BRUSHED FINISH VINTAGE COLLECTION® SOLID BLENDED HIGHLY BLENDED UNIQUELY BLENDED* *Every board has unique coloring. Intentional HAND-SCRAPED FINISH LEGACY COLLECTION 6 variation means that no two boards look alike. 7 COLOR OVERVIEW WARM TAN HUES Style Starts With Color AUTUMN SANDY CHESTNUT® BIRCH When it comes to your outdoor living space, you have a lot of options to choose from. BROWN HUES MULTIPLE Start by selecting the decking hue that WIDTHS speaks to you. PECAN BROWN ENGLISH MOCHA DARK RUSTIC OAK WALNUT® ROAST™ ELM® GRAY HUES POPULAR CHOICE MULTIPLE WIDTHS MULTIPLE WIDTHS WHITEWASH SLATE BEACHWOOD STONE ASHWOOD MARITIME CEDAR™ GRAY GRAY™ ASH® GRAY™ BRAZILIAN DARK ESPRESSO™ WALNUT HICKORY POPULAR POPULAR CHOICE CHOICE MULTIPLE WIDTHS ORANGE-RED HUES ISLAND COASTLINE® DRIFTWOOD SILVER SEA SALT STORM ™ MULTIPLE MULTIPLE OAK MAPLE GRAY GRAY WIDTHS WIDTHS POPULAR POPULAR POPULAR ® ® CHOICE CHOICE CHOICE COCONUT ANTIQUE CYPRESS MORADO MAHOGANY HUSK™ LEATHER™ BLONDE HUES MULTIPLE MULTIPLE WIDTHS WIDTHS RED-BROWN HUES TIDAL BROWNSTONE WEATHERED TIGERWOOD SAND™ TEAK® ® POPULAR DARK KONA CHOICE TEAK™ 8 9 WIDTH OPTIONS WIDTH NARROW Do Decking Differently™ MULTI-WIDTH DECKING Standard width decking is not the standard anymore. You can now choose narrow or wide width boards to add a touch of the unexpected — and an element of style. Follow the wide width flooring trend making its way outdoors. Tap into the coastal vibe with narrow width decking. Or, turn up the volume on your deck design by mixing and matching all three widths. 3.5" 10 STANDARD WIDTH STANDARD NARROW WIDTH - 3.5" Take your taste for sleek lines from the inside of your home to your outdoor deck with narrow width boards. 5.5" WIDE WIDTH STANDARD WIDTH - 5.5" The same technological superiority and design versatility but in the classic width we all know and love. 7.25" 15 WIDE WIDTH - 7.25" DECKING & RAILING CONSIDERATIONS It’s time you think big for your outdoor living space. Opt for wide width deck Bring your backyard vision to life when you build your ideal deck boards that show off your style. and pair it with the perfect railing. Before you break ground on your build, take the following questions into consideration. • Consider the architectural style and color story of your existing home. Which decking and railing combos would best complement them? • If you’re planning for a deck with an adventurous design, have you found a contractor that has experience with complex builds? • When it comes to railing, are you looking to keep your views unobstructed with something minimal or make a bold style statement? • Which railing profile do you prefer: classic millwork, modern and minimalist, or a sleek drink rail? 16 17 COLOR COMBINATIONS Decks don’t have to be just one color any longer. With over 35 decking colors available, you can mix and match our brilliant colors any way you’d like — or choose your favorite combinations that our design experts can’t stop raving about. BROWNSTONE + SLATE GRAY Combine with Impression Rail Express® in Dark Bronze with Glass Infill COASTLINE® + DARK HICKORY Combine with Premier Railing® in Black with Composite Balusters MOCHA + PECAN Combine with Classic Composite Series with RadianceRail® Top Rail in Kona® with Aluminum Baluster Infill ® Combine with RadianceRail Express® in Black with Composite Balusters 18 CYPRESS + DARK HICKORY Combine with Contemporary Rail in Black with Cable Infill TIGERWOOD + MOCHA 19 REFINED RAILING Design’s The Limit Endless Design Options Our design experts put together stunning suggestions of deck colors and perfectly placed Mix and match rails, infills, and caps to suit your style. patterns. Bookmark your favorite deck design or mix and match different style elements to make your outdoor living space uniquely yours. We have everything you need to get started. 20 Coastline® in Narrow and Standard Width 21 ACCENT COLORS single width Glass infills for STYLE: CLASSIC unobstructed views ENGLISH WALNUT™ Vintage Collection® ® Premier Railing with glass infill Use deck boards for bench seating Wide width decking ENGLISH WALNUT™ WIDE WIDTH 22 23 SINGLE WIDTH Spice up classic deck design with wide width decking. This width has taken over indoor flooring and is putting a gorgeous spin on traditional deck design. WIDTHS: Narrow, Standard, or Wide STYLE: Classic COMPLEXITY: Easy English Walnut™ in Wide Width shown with Premier Railing® COMPATIBLE DECK LOCATION BOARD WIDTHS PRODUCTS COLLECTIONS Design Considerations: Install Considerations: TimberTech® AZEK® Harvest®, Arbor® Full Deck Standard (5.5”) 1. Works with any color decking or 1. Requires standard labor Standard (5.5”) TimberTech® AZEK® Vintage®, Harvest®* Full Deck architectural style 2. Only needs standard framing for or Wide (7.25”) 2. Use a matching color of fascia boards any width board Narrow (3.5”), Standard TimberTech® AZEK® Vintage® Full Deck and risers for a uniform look 3. See more installation directions at (5.5”) or Wide (7.25”) 3. Turn the design by a few degrees to create a timbertech.com/installation-help ® ™ TimberTech PRO All Full Deck Standard (5.36”) diagonal deck that uses a single width TimberTech® EDGE™ All Full Deck Standard (5.36”) See our catalog or TimberTech.com to find the collection with the options you prefer. 24 *Slate Gray and Brownstone available in Wide Width 25 framepicture STYLE: CLASSIC ACCENT COLORS Accent your Use CableRail space with infill for a more sleek, colorful foliage modern touch Premier Railing Frame your deck with ® an accent color with cable infill 26 ISLAND OAK ™ 27 PICTURE FRAME Add a touch of the unexpected to a classic deck design by adding a picture frame border. WIDTHS: Narrow, Standard, or Wide STYLE: Classic COMPLEXITY: Moderate Island Oak™ in Standard Width shown with In-Deck Lights COMPATIBLE DECK LOCATION BOARD WIDTHS PRODUCTS COLLECTIONS Design Considerations: Install Considerations: TimberTech® AZEK® Harvest®, Arbor® Inside + Frame Standard (5.5”) 1. Add a subtle or dramatic accent color 1. Requires standard labor Standard (5.5”) TimberTech® AZEK® Vintage®, Harvest®* Inside + Frame for the border 2.