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AZEK Exteriors Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation with a Legacy of High-Performance, Low-Maintenance Building Solutions

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Nationwide photo contest invites contractors, architects, builders, remodelers and homeowners to showcase transformations using AZEK’s trusted, high-performance products

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, AZEK® and Versatex® Trim, and StruXure® pergolas, proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of AZEK® Trim and a legacy of pioneering innovation in durable home exterior products. As the original innovator and still the #1 choice among professionals, AZEK revolutionized the market in 1999 with the introduction of PVC trim — a first of its kind, durable, rot-resistant alternative to traditional wood trim that continues to define best-in-class performance today.

“For 25 years, AZEK has set the standard for innovation, craftsmanship, and trust,” said Jonathan Skelly, President, Residential and Commercial of The AZEK Company. “We’ve earned the confidence of pros, architects, and homeowners alike by delivering products that offer enduring beauty, unmatched durability, and peace of mind. From AZEK Trim and Mouldings to TimberTech Decking, Railing, and Cladding, our innovation is driven by listening to the needs of our customers and creating high-performance, low-maintenance solutions that help people build better, longer-lasting homes—saving time, reducing maintenance, and delivering long-term value—while also meeting the demands of tomorrow with style, performance, and resilience.”

A Legacy of Trust and Performance

AZEK Trim sets the standard for exterior trim—offering a rare combination of performance, sustainability, and durability. Made from up to 40% recycled PVC content, it reduces environmental impact while delivering the high-quality aesthetics pros and homeowners expect. Its Class A Flame Spread rating adds a layer of protection—especially critical as fire resilience becomes a growing priority in residential design. And with products featuring proprietary PaintPro® Technology, AZEK Trim is easier and faster to finish, requiring no priming and delivering superior paint adhesion and long-lasting results.

In an industry where reputation matters, AZEK Trim remains the #1 product pros trust and homeowners request. With proven performance that helps protect homes from the elements — and protect contractors from costly callbacks — AZEK continues to lead the movement toward resilient, sustainable, and low-maintenance homes.

“Our success over 25 years isn’t just about what we’ve built—it’s about the relationships we’ve built along the way,” said Nam Ong, General Manager of AZEK Exteriors. “The loyalty of our distributors, dealers, architects, builders, and contractors has been vital to our growth and continued innovation. We’re incredibly grateful to work with such committed partners who are as passionate about better ways of working as we are.”

As AZEK looks ahead, the next 25 years will continue to build on this foundation of innovation, performance, and trust. For more on AZEK’s 25-year history and the latest exterior innovations, visit azekexteriors.com/25years.

Celebrating 25 Years with the Community: Photo Contest Now Open

As part of the 25-year milestone, AZEK is inviting contractors, architects, builders, remodelers and homeowners to participate in a nationwide photo contest* celebrating the lasting impact of AZEK’s high-performance products. Participants are asked to submit before-and-after photos and a brief project description showcasing a home that was deteriorating with competitive materials and revitalized using AZEK Trim, Moulding, or Siding.

Three winners will be selected mid-August to receive $10,000 in AZEK product credits toward a future project, along with a professional photoshoot of their winning transformation. For full contest details and entry information, visit: azekexteriors.com/25years/contest.

* NO PURCH. NECESSARY. Open to professional contractors, builders, and remodelers 18+ in 50 US/DC. Ends 07/31/25 at 11:59:00 pm EDT. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: The AZEK Group LLC 1330 W Fulton St., Unit 350, Chicago, IL 60607

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, AZEK® and Versatex® 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 Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune and U.S. News and World Report, one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies, one of TIME’s World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth for 2025, and celebrated in Fast Company’s 2024 Brands That Matter list, where TimberTech was highlighted as a benchmark brand. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company operates manufacturing and recycling facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas.

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