Fire-resistant decking for any home, anywhere

TimberTech’s Advanced PVC Decking collections  – and select Composite Decking collections – are WUI compliant. Check with your local building code department or local Fire Marshal for more guidance.

No, the fire resistance is inherent to the material itself.

If you are going to use a fire pit on your deck, the best choices are the Vintage and Landmark Collections because of their fire resistance. No matter which decking material you choose, it’s always important to practice caution around open flames. Always maintain a safe distance between your fire pit or grill and any deck surface. Using a fire screen and keeping a fire extinguisher nearby are additional safety measures to consider.

Yes! Keep your deck and all surrounding areas free of debris like leaves, branches, or flammable materials. Regularly clean your grill and dispose of grease properly. Ensure you have working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers readily accessible near your deck. Have a fire evacuation plan in place for your family. By following these practices, you can further enhance the overall fire safety of your outdoor space.

No typical decking material is truly fireproof. The Vintage and Landmark Collections are fire resistant. The Ignition Resistant designation and Class A Flame Spread Rating they carry signifies superior fire resistance compared to traditional wood and composite decking.

None of these indicate that a deck won’t burn. An Advanced PVC deck can burn, but not the way decking with a lower flame spread rating would. The Vintage and Landmark Collections’ Ignition Resistant designation and Class A Flame Spread Rating means they will have a slower rate of flame spread and will burn in a slower, less intense way compared to traditional wood and composite decking.

No. While our Vintage and Landmark Collections resist catching fire and contributing to the spread of flames, sustained exposure to extreme fire temperatures may severely damage the boards. And if the deck’s substructure is made of wood, it’s possible that may catch fire and burn.

Independent testing laboratories use a standard method to come up with A, B, or C flame spread ratings. It involves putting test material—like our Advanced PVC Decking—into a device that ignites it and measures how far and how fast the fire spreads down the material in a fire-proof tunnel as technicians observe and time the test. The results of the test are used to calculate the flame spread index value and then ranked against the flame spread classifications of an A, B, or C that are found in the International Building Code (IBC). A is the best rating a material can receive in this test.

Decking with these classifications provides better protection for a deck against fire incidents. Materials with a Class A Flame Spread Rating are more fire resistant and won’t spread fire as quickly as materials in lower classes. This could help contain the fire and prevent it from rapidly spreading to other areas, and potentially reduce the risk of a fire becoming uncontrollable or causing extensive damage.