MoistureShield

MoistureShield composite decking gives homeowners and deck builders a moisture-resistant surface for a deck. Its solid-core construction is the reason to consider it, whether you prefer capped decking or uncapped Vantage.

MoistureShield makes composite decking and railing and is a division of Oldcastle APG, a CRH company. The business previously operated as Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, or AERT. AERT was acquired in 2017.

Vantage and Elevate

Vantage gives you an uncapped composite option for the move from wood. It belongs in that comparison. MoistureShield attributes its moisture resistance to the solid core across its products, including its uncapped decking. If you specifically want a capped surface at the entry level, start with Elevate.

A cap is an outer layer; the core is the body of the board. On a rebuild, inspect the existing joists and connections and look at how water drains around the framing. Deal with damaged framing and trapped water before covering the frame.

Meridian and Vision

Meridian is capped wood composite decking with an emphasis on natural looks. If appearance is driving your decision, put Meridian in the comparison. Compare a physical sample beside your siding, where you’ll see the house and deck together.

Vision is capped composite decking with DiamondDefense Coating and a variegated appearance resembling interior hardwood flooring. If you like variation across the deck surface, that’s a concrete reason to consider Vision. Look at several boards together to judge how much variation you want across the whole deck.

Select Vision colors offer CoolDeck Technology. Choose the color and feature together. If CoolDeck is a priority, start your color selection with the Vision options that offer it.

Railing alongside the decking

MoistureShield decking is complemented by composite and aluminum rail systems. Think about the view through the railing as well as its appearance from the yard. Choose the railing material alongside the deck surface.

Decking line comparison

Line	Construction	Selection details
Vantage	Uncapped composite	Positioned as a step up from wood
Elevate	Capped composite	Entry-level line with four colors; Alpine Grey is shown
Meridian	Capped wood composite	Natural appearance
Vision	Capped composite	DiamondDefense Coating, variegated hardwood appearance and CoolDeck on select colors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MoistureShield Meridian decking?

MoistureShield Meridian is capped wood composite decking with a natural appearance. If you want a wood look with a capped surface, it fits that comparison. It also received a 2022 Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.

What is MoistureShield Elevate decking?

MoistureShield Elevate is the entry-level capped composite line. You get an outer cap over the solid core, so it makes sense when a capped surface is part of your deck plan.

Which MoistureShield decking has CoolDeck?

Select colors of MoistureShield Vision capped composite decking offer CoolDeck Technology. If you want that feature, the color matters as much as the line because it isn’t included with every color.

Is MoistureShield Vantage capped decking?

MoistureShield Vantage is uncapped composite decking, positioned as a step up from wood. You still get solid-core construction, which gives the decking its moisture resistance. The cap and the core are separate features, so uncapped doesn’t mean the board lacks moisture resistance.