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Composite Decking: Boards, Warranties & What Voids Them

Every line we install, by maker and tier, with the warranty term on each, the fade-and-stain fine print, and the conditions that cancel it. The build is on Composite Deck Installation; wood-to-composite is on Composite Deck Replacement.

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Composite Decks in Bergen & Passaic County

This is the material buying guide, not a build page. We install composite decks across Bergen and Passaic County as certified Trex, TimberTech and AZEK installers, and this page answers what people ask before they buy: which maker, which tier, and what the warranty on the brochure actually promises. How a new deck gets built to code and to spec is on Composite Deck Installation; taking an existing wood deck to composite is on Composite Deck Replacement.

Every line sells in tiers named after their warranty term, and the number on the brochure is not the whole story. What a warranty actually pays out, and what quietly voids it, comes down to fine print that differs by maker — worth knowing before you pick a board, not after a claim is denied. Composite is also not the right answer for every deck, and we say so before you buy it.

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What Happens at the Free Estimate

No pressure and no deposit — just an hour, a tape measure, and a written number you can hold anyone else's quote against.

We measure and look underneath
Grade, drainage, access for a truck, and how the existing structure was built. That is what makes a number real rather than a guess over the phone.
You get it in writing
Materials, dimensions and a timeline on paper, so you can compare our quote against anyone else's on the same terms.
About an hour, at your convenience
Evenings and Saturdays included. We work two counties, so we are rarely more than half an hour away.
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The estimate is free and yours to keep. Nothing is owed if you decide not to build, or decide to build later.

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How It Works

Our proven process from first call to final walkthrough.

1

Samples in your light

We bring boards to the estimate so you judge colour on your own deck in your own sun, and we note where Low-E glass faces the deck before any colour is chosen.

2

Tier against tier

Two lines quoted side by side, each with its product warranty term and its fade-and-stain term written down. Tiers compete with tiers; a 25-year board is not being compared with a lifetime one.

3

Capped composite or PVC

Pool surrounds, full sun and decks with little air underneath push toward PVC. We say which chemistry your exposure wants and what it changes in warranty terms and gapping rules.

4

Colour and heat, honestly

Darker boards run hotter — in Trex's and TimberTech's own words. For south-facing decks we steer to lighter colours or Trex's SunComfortable range, and we say what that range does and does not fix.

5

Hand-off to the right build

A new deck goes to Composite Deck Installation; an existing wood deck goes to Composite Deck Replacement. Either way the warranty is registered in your name at handover.

What Composite Decks Covers

Typically 3 days to 2 weeks depending on the frame.

New composite decks

Frame and boards built together, so the structure matches the board spec from the first joist.

  • Frame built to board spacing spec
  • Hidden fastener installation
  • Warranty registration

Composite resurfacing

New composite boards and railings on your existing sound frame.

  • Frame inspection and correction
  • Board and fascia replacement
  • Railing upgrade options

PVC and capped polymer

AZEK-class boards for full sun, pool surrounds and the lowest maintenance available.

  • Heat and colour consultation
  • PVC-specific fastening
  • Matching trim and fascia

The lines

Every Line We Install, by Maker and Tier

Warranty terms as each manufacturer printed them when we checked on 16 September 2026. Terms change, so we re-check before every quote.

  • Trex

    Signature and Transcend carry 50-year limited residential warranties, with Transcend Lineage sold as a Transcend product. Select is 35 years and Enhance is 25. Refuge, Trex's PVC board, is listed at 50 on trex.com. Commercial use drops every Trex decking line to 10 years in the warranty's Table I.

  • TimberTech Advanced PVC (AZEK)

    Vintage, Landmark, Harvest, Harvest+ and Solstice are warranted for the lifetime of the product for a residential purchaser, 20 years for a commercial one, under the warranty in force for purchases on or after June 12, 2026. The fade-and-stain term is 50 years for Harvest, Harvest+, Landmark and Vintage and 35 for Solstice.

  • TimberTech composite

    Legacy, Reserve and Terrain are 30 years residential, prorated; Prime+, Prime and Premier are 25. Commercial is 10 on all of them. The fade-and-stain warranty matches those terms collection for collection, so the 30-year board really is 30 on both counts, at the same 5 Delta E measure as the PVC.

  • Fiberon

    Concordia Symmetry and Horizon: lifetime on physical integrity, 50 years on stain and fade. Sanctuary: 40 and 40. Good Life Escapes: 30 and 30. Good Life Weekender: 25 and 25. Commercial decking is 10 years, and Fiberon's Phantom hidden fasteners carry their own 20-year term rather than riding on the boards'.

  • Deckorators

    Voyage: 50-year structural, 25-year stain and fade, and 25-year removal and replacement — the only board on this page whose maker pays to take a failed board out and put a new one in. Vault: 50 and 25 with no removal cover. Summit, Trailhead, Vista and Venture: 25 and 25.

  • What the term does and does not pay for

    Trex and TimberTech both exclude the cost of removing a defective board and installing its replacement, labour and freight included, and both prorate from year eleven: a Trex 50-year line recovers 90 percent in years 11 to 16 and 10 percent in years 43 to 50; TimberTech composite steps from 80 percent in years 11 to 13 down to 10. The brochure number is the ceiling, not the payout.

Fine print

Fade, Stain and the Conditions That Void the Warranty

The conditions are printed in the warranty PDFs, not in the showroom. These are the ones that decide a claim.

  • Fade is a Delta E number

    Trex covers colour change of more than 5 Delta E (CIE) units for 25 years and more than 15 units for the rest of the line's term. TimberTech uses 5 Delta E for both its PVC and its composite lines. Weathering inside those numbers is not a defect; a board that greys past them is, and the claim is measured, not eyeballed.

  • Stains have a clock

    Food, drink and mildew stains are covered only if they are cleaned off with soap and water within one week on Trex and TimberTech boards, and within 48 hours on Deckorators. Miss the window and the mark is yours. It is the one maintenance habit composite actually asks of you.

  • Improper gapping is named

    Every maker ties coverage to its installation instructions, and Trex and TimberTech both list 'improper gapping' as an excluded condition. Fiberon says spacing requirements must be met for full coverage; Deckorators excludes any failure to strictly comply with its instructions. Gaps are set by the temperature on the day the boards go down, which is why we set them with a thermometer, not by eye.

  • Paint, punctures, heat and pressure

    Trex voids its warranty if paint, solvents or any coating is applied and if the surface is damaged or punctured. It excludes damage from heat sources over 275°F, and its guide warns that a pressure washer above 3,100 psi can void it. A composite deck is washed — never recoated, never blasted.

  • Low-E glass and foreign fasteners

    TimberTech excludes damage from reflected sunlight off low-emissivity glass and, in a clause Trex does not carry, any fastener not supplied by the manufacturer. Its Advanced PVC warranty adds failure to follow the care-and-cleaning guide and installation on an improper support foundation. Its installation guide is blunter still: an edge-driven fastener voids the warranty.

  • Transfer and registration

    Trex and TimberTech each allow one transfer to a new owner, within five years of the original purchase. Deckorators' warranty is non-assignable, and its claims cannot be processed without registration. That is why registering the deck in your name is part of our handover, not a card left on the counter.

Capped Composite, PVC, Colour and Heat

Two board chemistries, one New Jersey climate. What the makers themselves say about heat, colour and what each board needs underneath.

Capped composite
A wood-and-plastic core under a bonded cap: Trex Signature, Transcend, Select and Enhance; TimberTech Legacy through Premier; Fiberon's lines; Deckorators Voyage and Vault. Product terms run 25 to 50 years. Trex, TimberTech and Fiberon all want joists at 16 inches on centre for straight boards and 12 for diagonals, so the frame is part of the decision.
PVC
No wood fibre in the core. TimberTech's Advanced PVC collections carry the limited lifetime product warranty and Trex Refuge is listed at 50 years. PVC is also installed differently: TimberTech's PVC guide wants board ends tight together with no gap at butt joints, 1/8 to 1/4 inch side to side, and notes that darker colours produce larger end-gap movement.
Darker runs hotter — in their words
Trex's guide: the darker the colour, the hotter the deck will feel. TimberTech's: all decking products will get hot in the sun, and the darker the colour the hotter it feels. Fiberon tells you to exercise caution barefoot in full sun. Nobody sells a cool dark board, and we say so at the estimate.
SunComfortable and its limit
Trex's SunComfortable colours reduce heat build-up by up to 35°F compared with its original boards. Trex adds, on the same page, that like all decking they will still get hot in direct sun on hot days, especially the darker ones. A useful step down, not a fix for a south-facing pool deck.
Low-E glass
Trex warns that Low-E windows can act like a concave mirror and char, discolour or bow decking. TimberTech says the same reflection can melt, sag or warp its boards, and its PVC guide tightens joists to 6 to 8 inches on centre for six feet in front of any Low-E door or window within 30 inches of the deck. We map your glass before we choose a colour.
Air and slope underneath
Trex: all decks need air circulation. Fiberon: unobstructed airflow under 50 percent of the perimeter and 1-1/2 inches clear under the joists. TimberTech: a 1-1/2 inch sleeper wherever airflow is obstructed and a slope of 1/2 inch every 8 feet away from the house. A ground-hugging frame limits which board you can honestly put on it.

Honest limits

Cost Drivers, and When Composite Is the Wrong Answer

We sell a lot of composite. These are the levers that move the price and the cases where we tell homeowners not to buy it.

  • The board line

    The warranty ladder above is also, roughly, the price ladder. Where you sit on it — an entry composite line or a lifetime PVC — is the largest single lever on a composite quote, and it moves the price by multiples, not percentages. We quote two rungs so you can see the step.

  • What is under the boards

    A sound existing frame that already meets the 16-inch spacing rule saves real money; one that needs added joists, blocking or a new ledger moves the job toward a rebuild. That verdict, and what New Jersey's regulation says about each route, is on Composite Deck Replacement.

  • Fasteners, fascia and borders

    Hidden fastener systems — Trex Hideaway, TimberTech CONCEALoc and TOPLoc, Fiberon Phantom — go at every joist and are priced that way, and matching fascia and picture-frame borders are priced per foot. They finish the deck properly and keep the warranty intact; they are also their own lines on the quote.

  • Railing and stairs

    Composite rail systems cost more than wood balusters, and mixed metal-and-composite systems more still. Composite stairs need closer stringers than the deck field — 9 to 12 inches on Trex treads depending on line, 12 on Fiberon — so each step carries more frame and more labour than the same step in wood.

  • Dark boards, full sun, Low-E glass

    South-facing and poolside decks in a dark colour are where composite disappoints, and both major makers say why in print. A wall of Low-E glass facing the deck needs joist and colour changes before it needs boards. If neither is workable on your house, we say so rather than sell the board.

  • Painted looks and big footprints

    Trex voids its warranty the day paint or a coating goes on, so a deck you plan to recolour is not a composite deck. On a very large footprint the material premium multiplies against you. Both cases point to Wood Deck Construction, and we will point you there ourselves.

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What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from homeowners in your area.

Oct 2026

“House of Decks LLC built our new porch, and the crew arrived when they said they would. They got right to work and kept things moving without making the job feel rushed. The construction was done carefully, and the finished porch has a neat, solid look that works well for our home. I’m very happy with the work. I’d call them again for another project”

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Carl Miller

Composite Decks

Oct 2026

“House of Decks LLC built our new porch, and I’d hire them again. During the work, the crew answered my questions and made a helpful adjustment when I pointed out something I wanted handled differently. They were respectful around the house and kept the area organized. The porch has a sturdy, finished look without feeling too elaborate. I’m very satisfied with how everything turned out.”

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Gast 20

Composite Decks

Oct 2026

“They did a great job building our new fence and were a really good crew to work with”

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Olivia

Composite Decks

Oct 2026

“House of Decks LLC replaced our old deck. I wanted a sturdy space that looked neat and would be comfortable to use. The finished deck is solid and clean, and the simple look works well behind the house. Once the crew was done, there was very little for us to tidy afterward. I’m really pleased with the result. This was a hardworking, dependable crew to have on the job”

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Jeremy Lawrence

Composite Decks

Oct 2026

“The new elevated deck and stairs came out even better than I expected. Before work started, Stiljano clearly explained what they planned to do, and he answered my questions so I knew what was happening. The crew was respectful around the house and pleasant to have around while they worked. They worked carefully, and the finished gray decking with white railings looks sharp beside the brick house. The stairs feel solid, and the whole deck has a clean, finished look. I’d call Stiljano and the crew again when I have another project.”

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Raquel

Composite Decks

Oct 2026

“I wanted a contractor who would listen to what we had in mind and make sensible suggestions for our raised deck installation. The team did that without turning the decision into a sales pitch. They explained the available choices in plain language, which made it easier for me to choose the right direction. I also liked that they paid attention to the details we cared about instead of treating the job like a routine order. The finished gray deck with white railing looks clean and suits our house well, but their attitude was what convinced me that choosing them was the right decision in the end.”

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carol ford

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“Found these guys online while looking for someone to build our raised deck. The first conversation went well, so we decided to go ahead with them. Their schedule worked with ours, and we didn’t have to be home for every visit, which helped a lot. The crew was polite and treated our home respectfully while they were here. We’re really happy with how the deck turned out. It looks good against the house without being overdone. From that first conversation through the installation, they were easy to deal with. Glad we found them, and a big thank you to the crew for the work they put in”

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Besati Lionurs

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“Very happy with the quality of work and punctuality. Stiljano was a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend to anyone in need of a deck contractor”

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Embro Dhuli

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“Seeing the finished deck was a great feeling. House of Decks LLC built a raised deck with multiple levels, stairs and railings that give the side of our home a completely different look. The white posts and black balusters stand out against the brown decking. The space feels much more inviting now, and that’s what I’d tell anyone considering this kind of work”

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Stacy Williams

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“The work done by House of Decks LLC was super when it came to replacing our old deck. Stiljano and his team is a very professional person who communicates well and explains everything from the start. His crew worked fast and left the area clean after all the small details were taken care of.The work done looks wonderful, and the deck is really strong. It was fair price for what we got, and everything went according to our plans. I definitely recommend House of Decks LLC for a deck replacement”

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Nicole Gomez

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“House of Decks LLC performed a perfect installation of a new deck at our residence in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Both Stiljano and his crew were highly responsible and professional in their work. All aspects of their service were explained to us in detail, including the progress of the work and the cost of services, which was quite reasonable and without any surprises. The new deck made of composite material and white railings looks perfect, and everything seems sturdy and quality. Our backyard is transformed into a new space after that.”

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Shelia Jones

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“Working with Stiljano and his crew was an absolute pleasure. They removed our old wood deck and installed our new one. They did a masterful job with great attention to detail. It looks amazing! We highly recommend House of Decks.”

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Teresa Grillo

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“We had House of Decks LLC build our new deck in Fair Lawn and we’re really happy with how it turned out. The deck looks clean and solid, and the white railings with the black balusters came out really nice. The stairs and finishing details were done carefully, and everything feels sturdy. The crew did a great job from start to finish. Definitely recommend House of Decks LLC for anyone looking to build or replace a deck in the Fair Lawn area.”

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Joshua Samford

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“They replaced the floor and railing on my deck. Very professional and quality workmanship. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to update their deck”

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Aurel Dhuli

Composite Decks

Sep 2026

“Our old outdoor space wasn’t working well for us, so we decided to have a composite deck built in Wayne. The finished deck gives us a much nicer place to spend time, and I’m very happy with how it turned out. The crew did a great job.”

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Dana Golliday

Composite Decks

Aug 2026

“House of Decks LLC has done a wonderful job with our new deck installation. The team was relaxed, on time, and worked really well to leave little clean up at all. The end result is a sturdy and beautiful deck that I am truly happy with”

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Orlando Valdez

Composite Decks

Aug 2026

“The job that was done by House of Decks LLC for our new deck was really good. They started by removing the old deck and then assisted us in choosing a layout and material options, explaining everything before beginning the process. Their workers arrived on schedule, were fast at working and kept our backyard clean. The end result is a very solid deck with straight boards and railings, which has greatly improved the backyard area. We are really pleased with their work and would recommend them for any deck installation. Thank you guys!”

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Devonte King

Composite Decks

Mar 2026

“Great communication, fast install, and fair price. 10/10 overall great experience thank you guys”

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Abbas Salem

Composite Decks

Mar 2026

“Did a great job from start to finish extremely professional and worth every dollar. The best craftsmanship and professionalism would highly recommend”

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Noor Eljdid

Composite Decks

Mar 2026

“The absolute best decking company in the area hard workers and honest pricing. Agreed on a price and they went straight to work the crew was extremely pleasant and work oriented and the results were out of this world thank you guys”

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Hunter The Game God

Composite Decks

Mar 2026

“House of Decks was friendly, efficient, extremely professional and had excellent craftsman. I was very pleased with their work and highly recommended them. They went above and beyond by helping move my mahogany wood nightstands when it was shipped my place. Thank for the help, 5 stars!”

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Leo Acosta

Composite Decks

Feb 2026

“Contacted them via phone they were very communicative decides to go ahead and pull the trigger ! Bed decision of my life My new deck is absolutely amazing the craftsmanship is outstanding and the price was very fair ! Thank you guys for your hard work”

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Ilias Elhaouss

Composite Decks

Feb 2026

“Choosing House of decks was the right decision !! Assessed the structural issues carefully and rebuilt my deck stronger and more attractive than before ! Couldn’t resist the affordable price and the attention to details ! Thank you guys”

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Abraham Yassine

Composite Decks

Feb 2026

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with stiljano and his crew ! Contacted them about a deck demolition and to build me a new deck ! They were quick to reply and gave me a fair price that I couldn’t find anywhere ! I am so impressed w the results ! Thank you guys for your hard work”

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Ke Xu

Composite Decks

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions homeowners ask us at almost every estimate.

Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon or Deckorators — which is best?

None of them wins outright; they sell in tiers, and the honest comparison is tier against tier. At the top, Trex Signature and Transcend are 50-year lines, TimberTech Advanced PVC is lifetime, Fiberon Concordia is lifetime on physical integrity, and Deckorators Voyage is 50 with removal-and-replacement cover. Below that, the 25- to 35-year lines from each maker compete on colour and price. We bring samples to the estimate and quote two lines side by side, in writing, with the product term and the fade-and-stain term on each.

What is the difference between capped composite and PVC?

Capped composite has a wood-and-plastic core under a bonded cap; PVC has no wood fibre at all. The warranty terms show the gap: TimberTech's composite collections are 30 or 25 years and its Advanced PVC is lifetime; Trex's composite lines run 25 to 50 and its Refuge PVC is listed at 50. PVC also installs differently — TimberTech wants PVC board ends tight with no gap at butt joints — and it is the board we reach for on pool surrounds, full-sun decks and any deck with little air underneath.

What does the fade-and-stain warranty actually promise, and is composite maintenance-free?

Fade is measured in Delta E colour units: Trex covers more than 5 units of change for 25 years and more than 15 for the rest of the term; TimberTech uses 5 units across its lines. Stains are covered only if cleaned within one week (Trex, TimberTech) or 48 hours (Deckorators). So: maintenance-light, not maintenance-free. It never needs sanding, sealing or a finish, but it wants a wash — and on Trex, keep any pressure washer under 3,100 psi, because above that the guide says the warranty can be voided.

What voids a composite deck warranty?

Improper gapping (named by Trex and TimberTech), paint or any coating and a punctured surface (Trex), heat over 275°F (Trex), reflected sunlight from Low-E glass and fasteners not supplied by the manufacturer (TimberTech), an edge-driven fastener (TimberTech's guide), and on Deckorators any failure to strictly follow the instructions or to register the product. Movement or settling of the ground or the structure under the boards is excluded by both Trex and TimberTech — which is why the frame matters as much as the board.

Does composite decking get hot in the sun?

Yes, and both major makers say so in print. Trex: the darker the colour, the hotter the deck will feel. TimberTech: all decking products will get hot in the sun. Trex's SunComfortable colours cut heat build-up by up to 35°F against its original boards, and Trex still adds that they get hot in direct sun on hot days. For a south-facing or poolside deck we steer to lighter colours, or to a different surface altogether.

Do I need a permit to switch my deck to composite?

It depends on whether the frame stays. Replacing boards on an existing frame can be ordinary maintenance under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.7 — no permit — but only if the new material is 'closely similar' to the old, and whether composite over a wood frame qualifies is your construction official's call, not ours. A new deck or a new frame is a full permit. Both routes are explained on Composite Deck Replacement; the permit and drawings for a new build are on Composite Deck Installation.

Can composite be painted or stained later?

No. Trex's warranty is voided the moment paint, solvents or any coating goes on, and the cap is the finish. If you want a surface you recolour over the years, wood is the honest fit — see Wood Deck Construction.

Do you stain, paint or refinish wood decks?

No. Finishing, recoating and refinishing are not services we offer. We build in wood (Wood Deck Construction) and we take wood decks to composite (Composite Deck Replacement) — re-decked on a sound frame or rebuilt from the footings.

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