Brand partner spotlight: TimberTech decking: Why composite or advanced PVC decking materials make sense for today’s builders

TimberTech is a leading brand in premium decking and outdoor living products, known for high performance and low maintenance. Through an expanded strategic agreement with James Hardie, CBUSA member builders now have streamlined access to TimberTech decking and railing as part of a broader exterior solutions portfolio.

For builders, this isn’t just expanded product access – it’s a shift towards better-performing materials paired with a more efficient way to source them. As expectations rise around durability, maintenance and long-term value, composite and advanced PVC decking material are becoming a more consistent, defensible specification.

Here’s why.

Built for long-term performance

Traditional wood decking continues to create long-term challenges. Maintenance cycles – sanding, staining, sealing – don’t just impact homeowners; they create downstream service demands that cut into builder time and margins.

TimberTech decking is designed to eliminate many of those pain points. Both the Advanced PVC and Composite Decking lines, resist the core issues that cause wood to fail over time.

Key performance advantages include:

• Moisture, mold and insect resistance: Advanced PVC lines are Engineered from recycled material – with zero wood or organic fillers and feature a four-sided protective cap.Select composite lines feature protective capping designed to defend against the elements that degrade wood most quickly.
• Fade and stain-resistance: Engineered to maintain appearance over time, reducing the need for refinishing.
• Simplified maintenance: No seasonal sealing cycles; standard cleaning is typically sufficient.
• Sustainable composition: Some lines contain up to 85% recycled material without sacrificing performance.
• Industry-Leading Technology: Cooler touch and top-rated fire resistance

For builders, the benefit is straightforward: fewer callbacks, more predictable performance and a finished product that holds up as promised.

Real wood looks without the wood maintenance

Aesthetic expectations haven’t changed; homeowners still want of the look of natural wood. What has changed is their tolerance for the upkeep.

TimberTech’s product lines address that gap directly. Today, they deliver:

• Realistic wood grain textures and color variation
• A wide range of finishes across price points
• Consistent appearance without warping, splintering, or unpredictable fading

This gives builders a reliable way to meet design expectations without introducing long-term performance risk. It creates a cleaner alignment between what’s sold and what’s delivered over time.

Why does CBUSA partner with TimberTech and James Hardie?

CBUSA partners with TimberTech to give builders access to materials that perform – and a system that makes sourcing those materials easier.

Through the expanded agreement with James Hardie, CBUSA members can now access TimberTech decking and railing as part of a more complete exterior product strategy. This builds on a relationship that began with siding in 2016 and now extends across a broader exterior scope.

The value lies in how builders access the product, not just the product itself. CBUSA’s competitive model is designed to reduce fragmentation in sourcing, connect members with trusted brands and improve purchasing margins across projects.

Better access through a stronger purchasing network

Even the best materials create friction if they’re difficult to source, inconsistently priced or tied to unreliable supply chains.

CBUSA addresses that challenge through its group purchasing structure:

• Aggregated buying power: Delivers more competitive pricing
• National brand relationships: Improves sourcing reliability
• Streamlined procurement: Reduces administrative burden across projects
• Consistent terms: Eliminates the need to renegotiate supplier relationships repeatedly

The construction-focused group purchasing organization model is built to improve pricing, terms and supply chain stability. This builder material buying group approach reinforces that both scale and efficiency can coexist with local execution.

For builders managing multiple jobs, this translates directly into time savings, cost control and fewer disruptions.

Build smarter with TimberTech and CBUSA

The advantage of this partnership comes from alignment.

• Better materials: TimberTech decking delivers durability, low maintenance and long-term visual performance
• Better purchasing: CBUSA provides pricing leverage, sourcing reliability and operational efficiency
• Better integration: The expanded James Hardie agreement brings multiple exterior products into a more cohesive sourcing strategy

Individually, each of these matters. Together, they create a more efficient, scalable way to build.

Ready to learn more about TimberTech through CBUSA?

Through this expanded relationship, CBUSA members gain streamlined access to TimberTech’s premium decking and railing solutions – part of a broader, integrated exterior offering designed to drive efficiency, value and growth. Explore how joining CBUSA can give your business a competitive edge by accessing preferred products, exclusive pricing and a more complete exterior solution.

Explore how to become a CBUSA member today!

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