Composite Deck Cost: All Brands Compared (2026)
“Composite decking” spans a $32–$100/sqft installed range. What brand and what tier matters enormously. Here's how every major product compares side by side.
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| Brand / Product | Tier | Material Only | Installed Most Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberon Good Life Weekender | Entry | $5.50–$8/sqft | $32–$52/sqft |
| Trex Enhance Basics/Naturals | Entry | $4.50–$9.50/sqft | $34–$55/sqft |
| TimberTech EDGE Prime+ | Entry | $5.50–$8.50/sqft | $36–$55/sqft |
| Fiberon Good Life Escapes | Mid | $6.50–$9.50/sqft | $40–$60/sqft |
| Trex Select | Mid | $7–$10/sqft | $42–$62/sqft |
| TimberTech PRO Legacy | Mid | $7–$11/sqft | $44–$65/sqft |
| Fiberon Concordia | Premium | $8–$11/sqft | $48–$70/sqft |
| Trex Transcend | Premium | $9–$15/sqft | $52–$78/sqft |
| TimberTech PRO Reserve | Premium | $8–$13/sqft | $50–$75/sqft |
| Trex Transcend Lineage | Premium+ | $11–$17/sqft | $56–$85/sqft |
| AZEK Landmark (PVC) | Luxury | $10–$18/sqft | $58–$90/sqft |
| AZEK Vintage (PVC) | Luxury | $11–$19/sqft | $62–$95/sqft |
Material cost = boards only. Installed = full deck including framing, fasteners, basic railing, one stair set, and labor. Northeast adds 15–25%.
What Makes a Premium Composite Worth the Price
Full capping
Entry boards are often uncapped on the bottom and sides. Premium boards are 4-sided capped — the entire surface protected. Uncapped edges absorb moisture and stain.
Fade/stain warranty
Entry: 10–15 year. Premium (Trex Transcend, AZEK): 30 years. The warranty tier reflects real performance differences — tested fade rates.
Color depth and variation
Entry boards have flat, uniform color. Premium boards have multi-tonal variation that mimics real wood grain. The visual difference is significant at close range.
Core density
Premium composites have denser cores with less hollow space, reducing bounce and improving the feel underfoot — more like solid wood.
⚠ The Composite Substitution Problem
A bid that says “composite decking” or even “Trex composite” without a specific product line allows the contractor to deliver any tier. On a 400 sqft deck, the difference between Fiberon Weekender and Trex Transcend Lineage is ~$3,400 in materials that goes straight to contractor margin.
Always require in writing: manufacturer + product line + color + board profile (e.g., “Trex Transcend, Island Mist, 5/4x6 grooved”).
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