Toronto Composite Wood Decks

Q: Is composite decking worth the extra cost?

It depends how long you're staying. Composite runs roughly one and a half to two times a pressure-treated build up front, but there's no stain, no sealer and no board replacement after it. Most homeowners come out ahead somewhere around year seven — and every year after that is pure gain.

Q: Does composite decking get hot in the sun?

Warmer than wood, yes — like any solid surface in full sun. Colour matters more than brand: lighter boards run noticeably cooler than dark tropical tones, and capped PVC like TimberTech AZEK is the coolest option we install. If your yard has no shade, we'll steer you toward the right board at the consultation.

Q: Which composite brand is best for Toronto weather?

All three we install are rated for freeze-thaw cycling, so the honest answer is that our climate doesn't rule any of them out. What separates them is warranty length, heat performance and price. We'll show you samples in your own yard, in your own light, before you decide.

Q: Can you replace my old wood deck boards with composite?

Often, yes — but only after we inspect the frame. Composite needs tighter joist spacing than older wood decks were built to, and a fifty-year board on a failing structure is money wasted. We'll pull a board, assess the framing and tell you straight whether it's a re-board or a rebuild.

Q: Do I need a permit for a composite deck in Toronto?

Decks above a certain height or attached to the home typically require a permit in Toronto and surrounding municipalities — the decking material makes no difference. We handle the drawings, the application and the inspections for you; it's built into our process.

Composite Decking without the weekend upkeep.

Trex, TimberTech and Fiberon composite decks, installed over engineered framing by Toronto's deck specialists — with 25-year warranties and a surface that still looks new in year ten.

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The Upgrade

Build it once. Then stop thinking about it.

Composite isn't a shortcut — it's a decision to buy your weekends back. No sanding in May, no staining in June, no wondering whether this is the year a board finally splits under a bare foot. You clean it with a hose and you go back to using it.

What most homeowners don't hear from the low-bid installer: composite outlives its frame. A fifty-year board screwed to a ten-year structure is still a ten-year deck. We build the part you never see to the same standard as our hardwood work — because that's the part that decides how long the rest lasts.

Engineered framing with proper footings & ledger flashing
Capped composite — fade, stain & scratch warranted in writing
Hidden fasteners, picture-frame borders & mitred fascia
No sanding, no staining, no sealing — ever

choose your composite

Three brands, three budgets.

Every board here is capped composite — the difference is how long the warranty runs, how cool it stays underfoot and what it costs. Here's how we help homeowners decide.

THE PROVEN NAME

Trex Transcend

The most recognized composite in North America, with deep tropical tones and a 25-year fade & stain warranty. The safe, well-tested middle of the market.

Lifespan25–30 yrs

UpkeepSoap & water

Cost$$

THE PREMIUM PICK

TimberTech AZEK

Capped PVC rather than wood-composite — lighter, coolest underfoot on a July afternoon, and backed by a 50-year limited warranty. The one you never replace.

Lifespan30–50 yrs

UpkeepSoap & water

Cost$$$

THE SMART VALUE

Fiberon

Capped composite at a real-world price. All of the low-maintenance, a little less of the premium — the practical way into composite without stretching the budget.

Lifespan20–25 yrs

UpkeepSoap & water

Cost$

Composite vs. Wood

From honest comparison.

We build both, so we've got no reason to sell you the wrong one. Here's how the two actually compare over the life of a Toronto deck.

	Pressure-Treated Wood	Composite
Upfront cost	Lowest of any decking	Roughly 1.5–2× the wood build
10-year total cost	Higher — stain, seal & board swaps add up	Lower — the deck is the only cost
Annual maintenance	Clean, sand & re-seal every 1–2 years	Rinse it off. That's the list.
Fading & staining	Greys out; wine and grease sink in	Warranted against for 25–50 years
Splinters & cracking	Expected as the wood weathers	None — safe for bare feet and paws
Heat underfoot	Stays cooler in full sun	Warmer; lighter colours & PVC run coolest
Warranty	Our workmanship guarantee only	Manufacturer warranty + our guarantee
Resale appeal	Buyers see a maintenance job	Buyers see a finished outdoor room

Wood costs less on day one. Composite costs less by year seven.
If you're still weighing it up, we'll price both at your consultation.

How We Build It

From footing to final board.

Design & Permits

We measure, design to your vision and handle all permit drawings and approvals.

Footings & Frame

Code-plus footings and a square, over-built frame — the part that lasts decades.

Decking & Details

Boards, railings, stairs and trim installed with hidden fasteners and clean lines.

Finish & Seal

Sealed, cleaned up and walked through — with our written workmanship guarantee.

WHY ACORN

Certified installers, not board-scewers.

Warranties that hold

Manufacturer warranties depend on a compliant install — joist spacing, gapping, fasteners. We build to spec, so yours is worth the paper.

Structure first

Your boards will outlive the frame beneath them. We over-engineer the parts you never see, so the deck never bounces, sags or pulls away from the house.