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Composite Decking Cost in Canada
What a composite deck costs in Canada, what drives the number, and how Tarimatec stone composite compares. Priced per project in CAD.
The price ladder
What composite decking actually sells for in Canada
Shelf prices are quoted per linear foot of board. Decks are built in square feet. That single unit mismatch is why almost every online comparison is wrong — an entry board that looks like $3 a foot is closer to $6 a square foot once you cover an actual deck. Here is the same field converted onto one axis.
The conversion, stated openly
A 5.5 in board with a ¼ in gap covers 0.479 sq ft per linear foot. Every $/sq ft figure below is the published per-linear-foot price divided by 0.479. Boards-only — no substructure, no fasteners, no fascia, no freight, no labour.
| Line (CAD, big-box, boards only) | $ / linear ft | ≈ $ / sq ft covered |
|---|---|---|
| Veranda Meadow (entry) | 3.04 | ~6.30 |
| Trex Enhance Basics | 3.45 | ~7.20 |
| Trex Enhance Naturals | 4.67 | ~9.70 |
| TimberTech Prime+ | 4.92 | ~10.30 |
| Fiberon Concordia | 8.98 | ~18.70 |
| Trex Transcend | 9.45 | ~19.70 |
| TimberTech Landmark (advanced PVC) | 10.62 | ~22.20 |
| TimberTech Vintage (advanced PVC) | 11.87 | ~24.80 |
| Deckorators Voyage / Millboard | quote-only | est. 20–40+ |
Source: published Home Depot Canada shelf prices, September 2026, in CAD. Prices move; treat these as the shape of the market rather than today's till receipt.
A board price is not a deck price
The number on the shelf edge buys you one component. A finished deck is a system, and the parts you never see are the ones that decide whether it is still flat in 2041.
- Boards. The surface — the only line most comparisons include.
- Substructure. Aluminium joists at ≤ 350 mm centres, or treated timber where the design allows. On a Canadian build the posts must reach below the local frost line.
- Fasteners. Hidden "H" clips in AISI 304L — 316L in saline and coastal air — at 25 clips per m², with DIN 7504P A2 4.2 × 25 screws.
- Trim and fascia. Edge profiles, skirting and finishing sections.
- Freight. Delivered anywhere in Canada, stated on the quote.
- Labour. Framing, footings, cutting and fitting — usually the largest single line on the invoice.
Compare a landed system quote against a per-board shelf price and every premium board on earth looks expensive. Compare system to system and the gap narrows sharply.
Where Tarimatec sits
Tarimatec quotes typically land in the premium-PVC band — alongside the advanced-PVC lines above, not above them.
We do not publish a board price on this page, and that is deliberate rather than coy. A real Tarimatec number depends on colour, profile, the accessories your build needs and where in the country it is going. Boards are brought in per project and quoted in Canadian dollars with the lead time stated on the quote. Publishing an average would give you a figure that is wrong for your deck.
What the premium band buys is documented rather than asserted: a 25-year Tarimatec manufacturer warranty administered in Canada by Zinodeck, an EPD verified by Tecnalia (S-P-07588), ISO 14001 certification, 33 % recovered composite re-used in production per that EPD, water absorption of 0.59 % at 24 h on the hollow board and 0.38 % on the solid (EN 317), Class 3 slip resistance (UNE-ENV 12633) and Bfl-s1 fire reaction (UNE-EN 13501-1).
An installed composite deck in Ontario typically runs about $75–90 per square foot, versus $50–75 for pressure-treated pine and $80–100 for PVC (market ranges). The board itself is only part of it — substructure, deck size, railing and delivery all move the number. Tarimatec is a premium mineral composite, quoted per project in CAD.
The same low-maintenance promise — a different material, and a whole system.
Composite decking costs more up front than pressure-treated wood, but it never needs staining, sealing or board replacement, so the lifetime cost is typically lower. Tarimatec's rice-husk-and-limestone core adds very low water absorption and a cooler surface — which is what you're paying for in a Canadian climate.
Four reasons to switch.
A whole system, one manufacturer
Deck, cladding and the AXEL louvre — colour-matched, from one manufacturer.
Cooler & safer
Class 3 / R11 slip and SRI over 80 — pool-grade and cooler underfoot.
Verified green
Tecnalia EPD& 14001, 100% recyclable.
Hospitality-proven
Specified by Nobu, Hard Rock, Iberostar and Meliá.
Side by side.
| Tarimatec | Pressure-treated | |
| Material | PVC + rice-husk + limestone | Recycled PE + wood flour |
| Range | Deck · cladding · AXEL · pergola | Decking & railing |
| Origin | Made in Europe (Spain) | Made in USA |
| Slip resistance | Class 3 / R11 | See what's included |
| Colours & finishes | 31 tones, 4 finishes (Nature, Tecno, Surco) | Curated residential palette |
| Water absorption (24h) | 0.59% hollow / 0.38% solid (EN 317) | See what's included |
| Sustainability proof | Tecnalia-verified EPD, ISO 14001, 100% recyclable | Recycled-content claims |
| Best for | Design-led decks, pools, façades & hospitality | Fast big-box residential decking |
Prices vary by province, deck size, substructure and delivery distance. Share your dimensions for an exact CAD quote.
Freeze-thaw, pools and the coast.
In Canada, the cheapest deck is rarely the lowest cost over 20 years: freeze-thaw, road salt and sun age a wood deck fast, and staining plus board replacement add up. A composite like Tarimatec front-loads the spend, then holds its finish with almost no maintenance — which is where the lifetime saving comes from.
Around water it is genuinely pool-grade: Class 3 / R11 slip resistance (UNE-ENV 12633), the top pedestrian rating, wet or dry. The crushed-limestone content also holds colour under UV and stays cooler underfoot than a dark wood-flour board in July sun. It is the same specification trusted on Mediterranean pool decks at Nobu, Iberostar and Meliá — conditions as unforgiving as a Canadian summer, tested year-round. For a full breakdown of the range, see our composite decking in Canada overview, or size and price a deck with the deck cost calculator.
Composite decking cost in Canada, answered.
How much does composite decking cost in Canada?
Installed, composite decking in Ontario typically runs about $75–90 per square foot, versus $50–75 for pressure-treated pine (market ranges). The exact number depends on deck size, substructure, railing and delivery. Tarimatec is quoted per project in CAD.
What makes a composite deck more expensive?
Board grade and profile, deck size and shape, the substructure, railing and lighting, and delivery distance. Premium mineral composites like Tarimatec cost more than entry wood-flour boards but add a cooler surface, very low water absorption and a verified EPD. Request a quote to price yours.
Is composite decking cheaper than wood over time?
Usually yes. Wood costs less up front but needs staining or sealing every year or two, and boards eventually fail. Composite like Tarimatec has almost no maintenance and lasts decades, so the total cost of ownership is typically lower despite the higher purchase price.
Is Tarimatec certified and available across Canada?
Yes. Tarimatec carries a Tecnalia-verified EPD, ISO 14001 , a 25-year manufacturer warranty administered in Canada by Zinodeck and a Euroclass Bfl-s1 fire rating, and is 100% recyclable. Samples ship anywhere in Canada and full boards are quoted per project. See our sustainability and EPD page for the verified data.
Compare the colours in your own light.
Price your Canadian deck in CAD — request a quote.