TimberTech vs Fiberon: Which Composite Decking Brand Is Better? | Petra Decks Seattle

Which is Better, TimberTech or Fiberon?

Choosing the right composite decking brand is more than picking a color. It’s about long-term performance, suitability for your local climate, maintenance expectations, and cost. Here’s how TimberTech and Fiberon compare—and where each one makes sense (and doesn’t).

What they are & how they differ

TimberTech offers a broad lineup including capped composites and premium PVC boards (especially under the AZEK brand umbrella). Its higher-end products are positioned for maximum durability, wood-look realism, and long warranties.
Fiberon emphasizes eco-friendly manufacturing and offers strong performance at more accessible price points. Its boards use high recycled content and strong caps, especially in premium lines.

Key differences include:

• Recycled content: Fiberon promotes up to ~94-96% recycled content.

• Material/premium line: TimberTech’s top PVC lines have no wood content, higher moisture resistance.

• Price: Fiberon tends to be more budget-friendly; TimberTech commands higher pricing in its premium tiers.

How they perform: Durability, climate fit, looks

Moisture & climate (important for Seattle/King County):

• TimberTech’s premium lines offer excellent resistance to moisture, rot, and fade.

• Fiberon also offers solid protection (especially in top lines) but some reviews suggest slightly lower scratch or wear resistance in tougher conditions.
  Devil’s advocate: If your deck is exposed, on a hillside, or underneath other structures (common in Snoqualmie/Issaquah), you might argue the extra cost of TimberTech is justified. On the flip side: if budget is tight, Fiberon may give you 90% of the performance for less cost.

Aesthetics & finishes:

• TimberTech is known for highly realistic wood grain, deep textures, and premium color palettes

• Fiberon offers strong aesthetics too and tends to deliver good value styling. Some installers report great look for the money.
  Counterpoint: If you’re after ultra-premium finishes, you might feel Fiberon is “good but not top tier”; if you only care about durability and budget, TimberTech may be overkill.

Warranty & long-term value:

• TimberTech’s high end lines offer longer warranties.

• Fiberon also offers competitive warranties, but depending on line might be shorter or with more exclusions.
  Consideration: Warranties matter—but installation quality and structural framing matter more. Even the best board will fail if joist spacing is too wide or waterproofing/ventilation is neglected.

Cost & value proposition

• Fiberon offers more budget-friendly entries. According to one comparative breakdown: Fiberon Good Life/ArmorGuard entry lines cost less per linear foot than equivalent TimberTech lines.

• TimberTech’s premium PVC/wood-free lines cost more but aim for longer life and higher performance.
  Devil’s advocate: If you intend to sell in 5 years, maybe the extra cost of TimberTech won’t be fully recovered. If you plan to live in the home for 20-30 years (which many Seattle homeowners do), the premium spend might pay off.

Which one makes sense for this region?

Given Seattle’s climate (wet, sometimes shady yards, damp winters), durability and moisture resistance are important.

• If the deck is exposed to lots of moisture, shade, or steep slopes where water drains underneath → lean toward TimberTech premium line for the added margin of safety.

• If the deck is covered, in good ventilation, or you already have solid framing and waterproofing in place → Fiberon may give excellent performance for less investment.

Also consider: availability and local contractor familiarity. If your installer (like Petra Decks) already works a lot with one brand, you may benefit from streamlined install, better pricing, fewer surprises.

Final Recommendation

For most Seattle-area homeowners, here’s a simple framing:

• Choose Fiberon if you’re cost-conscious, want good aesthetics and performance, and your deck isn’t in a high-risk area (extreme exposure, hillside).

• Choose TimberTech if you want premium performance, anticipate heavy use / pets / parties, want the most realistic wood appearance, are in a challenging site, and are okay paying more.

If I had to pick one overall winner for the majority of your clients at Petra Decks—it would lean toward TimberTech, mainly because of the climate demands in King County and the value of investing once and getting decades of service. But I’d caveat: only if the budget allows and the specification is correct.

How Petra Decks helps you decide

At Petra Decks, we’ll:

• Review your site conditions (exposure, slope, drainage, shade).

• Match the deck board line (Fiberon vs TimberTech) to your budget and usage.

• Show you actual samples in local lighting.

• Ensure correct framing and joist spacing so whichever board you pick will perform as expected.

• Go over warranties clearly so you know what’s covered and what installation attributes matter for coverage.