TimberTech® Sets New Industry Standard with Top-Rated Fire Resistance for Composite Decking; Best Choice for Fire Zones
April 16 2024 - 8:05AM
Business Wire
TimberTech Advanced PVC collections feature
exceptional flame spread resistance, now with an Ignition Resistant
designation from California’s State Fire Marshal
The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) ("AZEK" or the “Company”),
the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and
environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including
TimberTech® decking and railing, Versatex® and AZEK® Trim, and
StruXure® pergolas, is proud to announce that its TimberTech
Advanced PVC Vintage Collection® and Landmark Collection® are the
first in the composite decking industry to receive an Ignition
Resistant designation from California’s State Fire Marshal.
Ignition Resistance, as defined by the California State Fire
Marshal, and by the surrounding states that have adopted its
standards, refers to building materials that resist catching fire
or burning easily and that may slow the spread of flames. The new
Ignition Resistant designation for these Advanced PVC Collections
underscores TimberTech's commitment to providing homeowners with
not only beautiful and durable outdoor living solutions but also
products that help enhance the safety of their outdoor spaces by
adding an extra layer of protection against fire hazards.
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No other decking matches the beauty or
performance of TimberTech® Advanced PVC and features an Ignition
Resistant designation, Class A Flame Spread Rating, and/or WUI
Compliance. (Photo: Business Wire)
"TimberTech is not just leading but revolutionizing the decking
industry through innovation,” said Jonathan Skelly, President of
Residential and Commercial for AZEK. “These fire designations
underscore our relentless pursuit to not only meet but to exceed
fire safety standards. Considering the staggering number of over 46
million homes across 70,000 U.S. communities at risk from the
impacts of wildfire, our comprehensive portfolio can help consumers
harden their homes to reduce risk and increase resistance to heat,
flames, and embers typical of most wildfires.”
In addition to the new Ignition Resistant designation,
TimberTech’s Vintage and Landmark Collections hold a Class A Flame
Spread Rating. Class A is the best rating available and indicates a
material is in the highest range of resistance to flames. This
means that in a fire, flames will spread slower across the deck
surface. Class A Flame Spread Rated decking will resist catching
fire and will not readily contribute to the spread of flames.
TimberTech’s Advanced PVC Decking also meets Wildland Urban
Interface (WUI) compliance standards. Local building codes in WUI
zones mandate fire-resistant materials for construction projects,
including decks. WUI-Compliant materials resist flame spread and
catching fire due to flying embers.
“The significance of these ratings cannot be overstated,
especially for homeowners like me living in California and those
living in other areas prone to wildfires or those simply seeking to
enhance the safety of their homes,” said Sam Toole, Chief Marketing
Officer for AZEK. “No other decking matches the beauty or
performance of our Vintage and Landmark Collections and features
top-rated fire resistance.”
TimberTech’s recently introduced Aluminum Framing product pairs
perfectly with Advanced PVC decking. Because it is made of
aluminum, it is particularly well-suited for areas prone to fires
as compared to wood, enabling TimberTech to provide homeowners with
a comprehensive wood alternative decking and framing solution.
To learn more about TimberTech’s innovative decking solutions
and their flame spread ratings, visit
https://www.timbertech.com/about/fire-resistant-decking/.
About The AZEK® Company
The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) is the industry-leading
designer and manufacturer of beautiful, low maintenance and
environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including
TimberTech® decking and railing, Versatex® and AZEK® Trim, and
StruXure® pergolas. Consistently awarded and recognized as the
market leader in innovation, quality, aesthetics and
sustainability, our products are made from up to 85% recycled
material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes,
providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly, and stylish solution to
consumers. Leveraging the talents of its approximately 2,000
employees and the strength of relationships across its value chain,
The AZEK Company is committed to accelerating the use of recycled
material in the manufacturing of its innovative products, keeping
hundreds of millions of pounds of waste and scrap out of landfills
each year, and revolutionizing the industry to create a more
sustainable future. The AZEK Company has recently been named one of
America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today, a Top Workplace by the
Chicago Tribune and U.S. News and World Report, and a winner of the
2024 Real Leaders® Impact Awards. Headquartered in Chicago,
Illinois, the company operates manufacturing and recycling
facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Georgia, Nevada, New
Jersey, Michigan and Minnesota. For additional information, please
visit azekco.com.
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