Decking
Four manufacturers, four levels each — and one way to build it right.
Before colors, the first question is what the board is made of. The core and the cap decide how a deck handles moisture, heat, traction, fire and wear — and why one board costs more than another.
Recycled plastic and wood fiber in the core, with a protective cap on three or four sides. The most common low-maintenance deck board.
Trex®, TimberTech® composite, Fiberon® Good Life®, Sanctuary® & Concordia®, Deckorators® Venture® & Vista®
A cellular polymer core with no wood fiber, under a protective cap. Typically the top tier for moisture performance and fire ratings.
TimberTech® Advanced PVC, Fiberon® Promenade® & Paramount®
Deckorators Surestone®: plastic polymers and minerals with zero organic material — light, stable and low moisture absorption (per Deckorators).
Deckorators® Summit® & Voyage®
Wood fiber in a core can take on moisture where the cap stops; PVC and mineral cores have no wood fiber. Four-sided caps protect the bottom too.
All decking gets hot in direct sun, and darker colors get hotter. Some lines use heat-mitigating technology — we show each manufacturer's exact claim.
Surface texture and core material change wet and dry slip resistance. Where a manufacturer publishes test results, we list them.
Fire ratings are tested to ASTM E84 (Class A is the highest). Only certain boards are Class A or WUI compliant — we list each product's published rating.
The cap is what resists scratches, stains and fading. Premium caps carry longer fade & stain warranties.
Every deck board moves with temperature. We gap, fasten and support each board to the manufacturer's specifications.
Wood Decking
Tradeoff: Cedar is a soft wood, so it dents and scratches more easily, and it needs periodic cleaning and sealing.
Tradeoff: Treated wood needs regular staining and sealing, and it can check and warp as it dries.
| Trex® | TimberTech® | Fiberon® | Deckorators® | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Enhance® | Prime+ & Premier | Good Life® | Venture® |
| Better | Select® | Terrain | Sanctuary® | Vista® |
| Best | Transcend® | Legacy & Reserve | Concordia® | Summit® |
| Platinum | Signature® | Vintage & Landmark | Promenade® | Voyage® |
Good, Better, Best and Platinum are Brown Roofing's levels — not the manufacturers' names.
See It On Your Home
Send us a photo of your home. Brown Roofing will help you compare boards, colors and railings, and bring real product samples so you choose from the actual material — not a screen.
A premium product is only as good as its installation. Every Brown Roofing project is built to current building code and the manufacturer's installation specifications — backed by 31 years of exterior experience.
Tell us what your roof needs. Brown Roofing will look at the property, explain the options and give you a clear estimate.
