HOW TO TURN A TRASH PILE INTO A 50-YEAR DECK featuring TimberTech
This TimberTech deck in South Ashland will last decades without warping, splintering or causing slivers. (Photo by Ashland Builders)
In Southern Oregon, we have a problem with our decks. It’s because of a good thing, actually. Our gorgeous climate lends itself to long evenings and lazy weekends relaxing in the outdoor living spaces of our yards.
Here’s the catch: our weather’s ups and downs do a number on outdoor decking. If you’ve lived in a home with an older deck, you might have experienced the kinds of decay we talked about in February. The last thing you want is wood rot in a space where your family is trying to relax.
Fortunately, there’s a hack that works well in our climate: TimberTech. For years Ashland Builders has been working with clients to create long-lasting, attractive decks using this product. The best part is that TimberTech uses recycled materials, saving trees and leveraging the problematic aspect of plastic waste (its longevity) to our clients’ benefit.
NOTE: Nobody’s paying Ashland Builders to recommend this product, we are not sponsored by this company. We’re here genuinely recommending a material our clients have had a good experience with.
This composite decking is made with roughly 85% recycled materials such as plastic bags, milk jugs and other discarded plastics. (Photo by Timber Tech)
Sustainability at Its Core
TimberTech sets itself apart with its commitment to sustainability. While recent headlines about the state of recycling as a whole are looking grim, TimberTech can prove that it diverted 500 million pounds of waste from landfill to create its 80%-recycled materials. This waste includes “wood and plastic waste, scrap and trash, like grocery bags, milk jugs, old vinyl siding, PVC pipe and construction waste” according to their website.
Recycled decking from TimberTech has replaced the new wood equivalent of 3 million trees. Additionally, TimberTech's manufacturing processes prioritize energy efficiency and reuses 96% of its water in a closed-loop system.
Built to Last
Invest with confidence knowing that TimberTech decking comes with a 30-year limited warranty, a testament to its unmatched durability and resilience.
“In Ashland’s super hot summers in wet winters, decks go through a lot of damage,” said Justin Hymas of Ashland Builders. “Wood doesn't stand up to the weather like TimberTech does.”
The Composite line offers a 25-to-30-year product warranty, while the Advanced PVC line is backed by a lifetime warranty and 50-year fade and stain warranty. Engineered to withstand moisture, rot, and insect damage, TimberTech ensures a deck that retains its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal for decades.
Because we live in a fire-prone area, Ashland Builders frequently opts for the Advanced PVC line for its high fire safety ratings and superior resistance to flames.
Sturdy, reliable material means your nifty design will look better for longer. (Photo by Timber Tech)
Low Maintenance Beauty
Unlike traditional wood decking, TimberTech is resistant to warping, splintering, and fading, ensuring a consistently pristine appearance year after year.
Hymas elaborates, “The thing that factors into most people's decision is the dollar-cost and time-cost of maintenance. The longevity of wood will match low-warranty TimberTech products with regular maintenance, but no wood will withstand 50 years like a TimberTech 50-year product will.”
This resilience makes TimberTech an ideal choice for busy homeowners seeking a low-maintenance outdoor living space that retains its aesthetic appeal with minimal effort.
“You don't have to ever sand it or stain it,” Hymas said. “You never have to worry about slivers. You don't have to worry about a changing color that lasts for decades.”
Thinking about expanding your outdoor living potential?
Ashland Builders is in the business of decks. We make big decks, long decks, any-shape-decks, size doesn’t matter. Contact Justin by email at justin.ashlandbuilders@gmail.com or by phone at (541) 708-1132.
