IS THIS DECKING ON THE COOLER SIDE AS COMPARED TO MOST WHEN IN THE HOT SUN? I LIKE THE DARK HICKORY COLOR ARE THE DARKER SHADES A PROBLEM?

Hello, thank you for your question. PVC and Composite decking products, as with most outdoor building products, can retain heat especially after a long day in direct sunlight. At TimberTech, we have engineered certain formulations of our composite decking products to minimize heat build-up, so they’re cooler underfoot. In fact, our TimberTech AZEK is up to 30 degrees cooler than leading wood composite competitors. If you're building a deck that will be in direct sunlight, we suggest that you consider a light color, as lighter colors reflect more light, and therefore retain less heat than darker colors. For more information please visit https://www.timbertech.com/ -AZEK Customer Care Team.