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Plan your deck in 6 easy steps
With so many options to choose from, planning your dream deck is a fun and rewarding project. To help you avoid getting overwhelmed, the best approach is to take it one step at a time. We’ve broken it down into 6 steps to give you the information and inspiration you need to get started. And since it also helps to have a checklist to keep you on track, we have one for you to download when you’re ready.
1. Learn the anatomy of a deck
Whether you’re planning a DIY project or want to work with a contractor, knowing the basics of decking and railing—from deck boards to infills and everything in between—will help get you started on your deck design plan.
A. Deck Boards: TimberTech ADVANCED PVC and Composite options are both resistant to fading, staining, scratches, and moisture damage. Both high-performance materials are available in a wide range of colours and styles.
B. Top & Bottom Railing: As their name says, these are the top and bottom parts of your railing and there are a variety of materials and design styles to choose from.
C. Riser: If your deck will need stairs, risers are the boards applied behind each step. Riser boards can be clean white or match the colour of your decking—and, with the addition of decorative lighting, can also be a distinctive design element.
D. Fascia & Skirting: These deck boards run around the perimeter of your deck, providing a polished finish and hiding the substructure.
E. Railing Infill: You choice of infill, which fits between the top and bottom rail, can be the defining element of your deck style.
2. Know your decking options
Now that you’ve chosen composite over wood, your next big decision is between TimberTech ADVANCED PVC and Composite. Both offer collections that deliver the most realistic and beautiful wood looks—and the largest selection of colours and textures. Thanks to our innovative materials technology, all our boards are made to resist fading, staining, and insect damage—and won’t splinter, peel, crack, or rot. So, your deck will look and perform beautifully for decades with minimal maintenance. Here’s how they differ:
Made from approximately 60% recycled polymers, our ADVANCED PVC decking is a high-performance material made from a blend of polymers without using wood.
Our Composite decking is a traditional composite material—with a core made from a mix of wood fibers and recycled polymers, and a cap made from a blend of high-performance polymers.
3. Plan your design
Now that you know the ins and outs, the fun part begins. From simple colours and textures to more complex designs—like colour combinations, multiwidth designs, and intricate board patterns—we’ve got the inspiration you need to help you customize a truly unique outdoor living space.
