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The AZEK Company Expands 2025 Portfolio with Debut of Premium Vinyl Railing, Steel Railing, and Revolutionary Exterior Trim Made from up to 95% Recycled Material, Reinforcing Leadership in Outdoor Living Innovation

By: via Business Wire

Paired with key enhancements to its core offerings in 2025, AZEK’s portfolio sets new standards in performance, style, resilience and environmental sustainability

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 excited to announce several new product innovations for 2025, including Reliance RailTM, Fulton Rail®, and TrimLogicTM. These brand-new platforms reinforce AZEK’s legacy of redefining outdoor living with solutions that deliver lasting value and drive conversion away from traditional wood and other alternative materials.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241107439112/en/

TimberTech Fulton Rail - Steel Railing Collection (Photo: Business Wire)

TimberTech Fulton Rail - Steel Railing Collection (Photo: Business Wire)

“Building on our longstanding history of innovation, we are thrilled to introduce several new product platforms as well as enhancements to our core product offering for 2025, reinforcing AZEK’s commitment to expanding our portfolio with high-performance solutions that elevate and transform nearly every aspect of outdoor living, setting new standards for the industry,” said Jonathan Skelly, President – Residential and Commercial.

“A highlight of our recent innovations is the launch of our new platforms: Reliance Rail, Fulton Rail and TrimLogic. Reliance Rail, crafted from premium vinyl, and Fulton Rail, made from galvanized steel, further elevate and diversify our railing offerings by providing versatile, durable railing solutions that combine style, ease of installation, and enduring performance for any outdoor space. TrimLogic, a paintable PVC exterior trim targeting the sub-premium market, is made with up to 95% recycled PVC material – a breakthrough in sustainable building materials. Backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty, TrimLogic sets a new standard for durability and resilience, while allowing homeowners to make eco-friendly choices without sacrificing performance. With the launch of these new products, we now offer a balanced portfolio across decking, railing, and exteriors at multiple price points—ensuring that homeowners and contractors have access to premium solutions that meet diverse needs, styles and budgets,” continued Skelly.

“Each new offering for 2025 underscores our commitment to providing contractors with durable, easy-to-install solutions and homeowners with the lasting beauty they seek in outdoor spaces—purposefully engineered to perform beautifully today, endure for decades, and provide resilience for the future. With the unmatched breadth and depth of our best-in-class portfolio—further elevated by our 2025 product launches—we’re accelerating our momentum and gaining market share by delivering high-performing, low-maintenance and sustainable alternatives to wood across the widest range of outdoor applications,” concluded Skelly.

INTRODUCING NEW PLATFORMS FOR 2025

TimberTech Reliance RailTM – New Premium Vinyl Railing Collection

Reliance Rail is a premium vinyl railing collection crafted with a recycled PVC core and an advanced PVC cap reinforced with aluminum for enhanced strength and resilience. It delivers versatile design options perfect for residential and commercial projects alike—all at an entry-level price. This low-maintenance, easy-to-install, and cost-effective railing enhances any outdoor space with quality and style. Its top rail design is thoughtfully modeled after some of TimberTech’s most popular railing collections, ensuring a familiar look and feel that consumers have trusted for years. Reliance Rail is available in Matte White and Khaki and is compatible with TimberTech Composite Railing accent lights or can be paired with TimberTech Composite Railing post sleeves for added lighting options.

TimberTech Fulton Rail® – New Steel Railing Collection

Fulton Rail adds a graceful, modern touch to any deck with its sleek, galvanized steel construction. Engineered for quick installation and long-lasting durability, this panelized rail system combines beauty and strength. Featuring an architectural-grade powder coating for resistance to chipping, fading, and chalking, Fulton Rail offers a stylish, durable solution at an accessible price point. Backed by a 15-Year Limited Warranty, Fulton Rail delivers unbeatable value and is available regionally.

TrimLogicTM – New Exterior Trim Made From up to 95% Recycled Material

TrimLogic Exterior Trim is a revolutionary new product innovation made with up to 95% recycled PVC material that delivers excellent performance and appearance as well as a Class A Flame Spread Rating – the best rating available. It is engineered to outperform traditional wood and fiber cement trim options, resisting moisture, rot, and insect damage. TrimLogic is easy to install using standard tools and must be painted within 180 days of installation. Available regionally in both a 0.675” and 1” thickness, it offers a real wood look with low maintenance benefits and a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

INTRODUCING CORE PORTFOLIO ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2025

TimberTech Harvest+ Collection – New Advanced PVC Decking Collection

TimberTech’s new Harvest+ Collection features the performance benefits of Advanced PVC decking with an aesthetic of beautifully aged patina for a natural, lived-in look. Available in two elegant colors, Toasted Wheat and Timber Gray, this collection offers a refined wood grain visual with subtle, low-gloss patterns designed to mimic the timeless beauty of natural wood. Engineered for extreme durability, the deck boards resist water damage and fading. Testing is in progress, and this collection is expected to be WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) compliant, making it a smart choice for fire zones. Harvest+ is backed by industry-leading 50-Year Fade & Stain and Limited Lifetime Product Warranties.

TimberTech Lighting – New Innovations for Decking and Railing

TimberTech’s new lighting innovations are crafted to transform outdoor spaces, making them more inviting and functional, so homeowners can enjoy their decks longer. The new LED Lantern Post Cap Light is meticulously designed and color-matched to complement TimberTech’s Classic Composite Series and Impression Rail Express®, casting a soft halo of light that elegantly defines any space. The Reversible LED Accent Light adds subtle illumination to posts, transition points, and stairs, enhancing safety and visibility. Meanwhile, the Recessed LED Riser Lights provide gentle, discreet lighting for stairs, ensuring a beautifully lit environment without sacrificing style. All TimberTech lighting innovations are backed by a 5-Year Warranty.

AZEK Exteriors Alpine Collection – New Wood-toned Ceiling Options

The AZEK Alpine Collection combines timeless wood aesthetics with lasting performance, introducing new beadboard and nickel gap profiles that enhance ceilings, soffits, porches, gazebos, covered walkways, and more. Engineered to combine the beauty of premium stained lumber with the durability of modern innovation, these fire-resistant products have a Class A Flame Spread Rating and provide a high-end, polished detail to any exterior space—without the need for ongoing maintenance. With realistic woodgrain finishes and versatile design possibilities, the Alpine Collection effortlessly enhances any environment with nature-inspired aesthetics that are built to last, all backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

For more information, visit TimberTech.com, AZEKExteriors.com, and Trim-Logic.com.

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, Minnesota and Texas. For additional information, azekco.com.

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