Composite boards are manufactured building material that is often used to construct decks. These boards are generally made from recycled wood and a polymer. Each manufacturer has their own formula for creating their composite boards.

Each manufacturer produces the same product, but these boards vary by maker. Knowing the top brands for the best composite boards ensures that you build your custom deck with the right materials.

Top 5 Composite Board Manufacturers

Trex
Trex was the first company to produce composite boards. The company uses a mixture of wood shavings and recycled plastic to create the boards. All of their products are made from at least 85 percent recycled products.

Trex offers the following:
Three thicknesses of boards and three styles of fasteners.
End caps for better protection.
25-year warranty on fading and staining.
Variety of colors, including natural wood grains.

TimberTech
TimberTech is a newer company that offers a high-quality product. They have two main product lines - a capped composite board and a capped polymer board. The composite boards are made from 80 percent recycled materials, while the all - plastic boards are made from 50 percent recycled materials. TimberTech boards are considered to be the most expensive deck boards on the market, but they offer the following benefits:

50-year guarantee for color fading and stains on the all polymer boards.
25-year guarantee on all other boards.
Over 40 colors to choose from.
Many matching accessories.

Cali-Bamboo
Cali-Bamboo produces deck planks made from recycled bamboo and post-consumer plastics. Cali-Bamboo offers three different colors and four different textures for its deck boards. The company's main focus is on sustainable interior flooring. Benefits of Cali-Bamboo deck boards include:

15-year warranty for fading and stains.
High resistance to scratching and marking.
Matching accessories are available.
Made from environmentally friendly products.

DuraLife
DuraLife decking is one of the most environmentally friendly products available. The boards are all made with 80 to 90 percent post-consumer waste. The company offers two product lines of deck boards with a small number of color variations. DuraLife boards provide consumers with the following benefits:

25-year warranty for fading and stains.
Easy to clean - only needs soap and water.
Hidden fastener system for a smooth appearance.
Some matching accessories.

Envision Outdoor Living
Envision deck boards are entirely made from 100 percent recycled plastic. The company offers three lines of deck boards, with several variations within each line of products. Envision boards are very dense boards because of the way they are produced. You can enjoy the following benefits from Envision boards:

25-year limited warranty.
Several wood tones and grey colors for the boards.
Different styles of boards within each category.
Easy maintenance - just soap and water to clean.

Deck and Fence Builds Custom Composite Decks
Deck and Fence is a leading custom composite deck builder in the Chicagoland area. We can help you select the right type of composite boards to meet your deck goals. We work with several manufacturers so that our clients get exactly what they want from their deck system.

If you are ready to add a custom composite deck to your home, call Deck and Fence today. We will schedule an appointment with you to review what you want from a deck system. Our free estimates are very detailed, and we are positive you will be pleased with our competitive pricing.