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The outdoor living market is expanding, and it shows no signs of stopping. Indeed, Principia, which has earned a reputation for having its finger on the pulse of the decking and railing market, forecasts North American decking and railing demand to top $3.92 billion in 2014. That represents a healthy increase over the $3.75 billion in 2013 and, if Principia’s forecasts are correct, it’ll top $4 billion in 2015.

Not only is the overall market growing, more product choices and an increasingly competitive product landscape make it that much easier for you to protect your margins by carrying products not available from the competition. Whether you’re looking for the latest products made from wood-plastic composites or PVC, from treated wood, Redwood or Cedar— or something completely different (Aluminum? Recycled carpet fibers? Modified wood?), you’re sure to find it represented here.

We hope you enjoy this roundup, and that you find just the right products to help you capture your share of the fast-growing outdoor living market. As always, the products are listed in no particular order.

—Staff Report

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Cast-Stone Postcovers with LED Lights from DeckoratorsDeckorators announced a number of new deck and railing products for 2014, includ-ing new colors for its most popular balus-ters; two new, patent-pending aluminum baluster styles—the Twist and the Ellipse; a number of new post cap styles; and new cast-stone postcovers with a solar post cap option. The new Woodland Gray solar post cap (pictured here), has a low profile and a traditional design with 12 LED lights shining around the perimeter, illuminating the postcover. www.deckorators.com

Tigerwood Decking from TigerDeckTigerDeck offers a complete hardwood decking system that includes Tigerwood decking with BlackTalon Universal Deck Fasteners, to give builders and homeowners a Tigerwood deck that is said to be naturally strong and durable, low maintenance and sustainable. The hidden deck fasteners are designed to allow users to have a deck project that is easy to install and free of surface penetrations. TigerDeck’s Tigerwood deck boards are processed in the U.S. and carry a USA grade stamp on every board. TigerDeck Tigerwood decking comes in 1x4 and 5/4x4, in 8- to 20-ft. lengths and 1x6 and 5/4x6, which is available in 6- to 20-ft. lengths. www.tigerdeck.com or 503.625.1747

KOMA® Plantation™ Porch FlooringKOMA Plantation Porch Flooring, from KOMA Building Products, is pre-sanded and engi-neered to be ready to install in either gray or cedar. It’s also paintable, providing home-owners with a variety of decorative options. Because Plantation Porch Flooring is manu-factured using the Celuka extrusion pro-cess, the company says it has the hardest, most durable, and longest lasting surface on the market, and the most exacting thick-nesses available. The product is designed to be easy-to-maintain, and to not rot, split, or swell—even in harsh conditions. www.komabuildingproducts.com or 800.330.2239

Fiberon® Good Life™ Decking Fiberon’s new Good Life decking line aims to provide homeowners the benefits of low-maintenance decking—stain, fade and rot resistance, durability, splinter-free use, a long life, and never the need to preserve or paint—at a price closer to wood. In addition to an aggressive price point, the benefits include durability and a protective three-sided capped surface that is stain- and fade- resistant. The product is engineered to resist mold and mildew, rotting, warping and splintering. The line has a 25-year perfor-mance, stain and fade limited warranty, and comes prefinished in three colors: Cabin (brown), Cottage (gray) and Villa (cedar). www.fiberondecking.com or 800.573.8841

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TimberTech®’s Earthwood Evolutions® Legacy Collection TimberTech’s Earthwood Evolutions line of capped composite decking now includes the Legacy Collection. The style of the Legacy Collection aims to take a deck from rustic and relaxed to elegant and modern with any of the three available colors. Mocha is described as a deep, rich walnut color with a subtle, streaked variegation; Pecan is a warm reddish-brown color with earthy variegation to complement brick or stone; and Tigerwood has a look that blends light and dark shades within the same board to more closely emulate the natural tones of Ipe, a tropical rainforest hard-wood. The new Legacy Collection is available in 12-, 16- and 20-ft. lengths, along with color-coordinated fascia and risers. www.TimberTech.com or 800.307.7708

DuraLife™ Decking & Railing Introduces New MVP Decking ColorIntegrity Composites, the manufacturer of DuraLife Decking and Railing products, announced the launch of a new variegated hardwood color for its MVP (Maximum Value and Performance) decking line. Spanish Cedar (shown) joins two solid colors: Greenwich Grey and Saratoga Brown in the MVP offering, which is manufactured from the same polypropylene and hardwood composite as the company’s premium Siesta Solids and Siesta Hardwoods products and carries the same 25-year stain and fade warranty. MVP decking is engineered to be lighter in weight, but still maintains a 16-in. on-center rating for joist span. The new Spanish Cedar color is the first hard-wood color option to be added to the MVP line. www.duralifedecking.com

Redwood Decking from the California Redwood CompanyCalifornia Redwood has earned its repu-tation as a reliable decking product. Red-wood is not only beautiful and strong but durable as well. A homeowner can choose to apply a finish to their deck or let it age naturally. Woodworkers appreciate how easy it is to work with, and Redwood’s nat-ural resistance to shrinking, warping, and checking make it an excellent choice for outdoor living projects. Redwood is also a renewable resource that comes from well-managed forests. www.californiaredwoodco.com

Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems from The Cable ConnectionUltra-tec Cable Railing Systems has added 60' cable lengths to its line of six “double tensioner” retail cable railing kits. Because this cable railing application can be ten-sioned at both ends of the run, it is designed to be successfully tensioned around two corners, up to 180 .̊ According to the company, the ability to use one cable run instead of two (or more) to go around two corners results in a lower overall price to complete the job. The Cable Connection says that it is the only cable railing manufacturer that offers retail kits with tensioning devices on both ends of a single cable. www.Ultra-tec.com


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EverNew® LT Cellular PVC Decking with Lumenite™ from CertainTeedConsisting of a solid cellular PVC core, EverNew LT is designed to emulate the look and feel of wood with all the advantages of a wood alternative. Available in six colors, which include Jatoba, Spanish Cedar, Greystone, Dune, Saddle and Sequoia, it is engineered to never need painting or staining, will not splinter, warp or rot, and is highly resistant to wood-boring insects. Adding to the product’s appeal is its patent-pending, fusion-bonded Lumenite surface technology, which is said to create a shield of protection from mold, stains and fading. The Lumenite surface is also solar-reflective, making it cool to the touch, even on hot days. The product is backed by a 25-year Stain and Fade Resistance Warranty, as well as CertainTeed’s lifetime, limited performance warranty. www.Certainteed.com

STORMGUARD® Nails from Maze NailsMaze STORMGUARD Nails are dipped twice in molten zinc, which results in a thick coat-ing of zinc for maximum corrosion-resistance. According to the company, hot-dipping nails in molten zinc is acknowledged by most authorities as the best way to apply a heavy uniform coating to nails. All Maze STORMGUARD Nails are said to meet or exceed the ASTM A-153 specification for hot-dip galvanizing. Maze STORMGUARD nails are well-suited for decking, siding, trim and roofing—or anywhere that rust would be unsightly. In addition to the poor aesthetics, rusty nails eventually deteriorate, which can cause structural failure. Like all of Maze’s products, STORMGUARD nails are manufactured in the U.S. www.mazenails.com or 800.435.5949

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• Retail cable railing kits available in 1/8" and 3/16" diameter cable• Kits work with wood, composite sleeve, aluminum, and

stainless steel end posts• For either indoor or outdoor installation• Variety of kit options allows you to either go through the end posts

or lag/thread into them if necessary• Standard lengths from 5' to 60', so you can trim to exact length on site• Kits include our exclusive Push-Lock™ and Pull-Lock™ fittings,

so no special tools are required for installation• Weather-resistant, type 316 stainless steel — virtually maintenance-free

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C&BTR 5/4" KDAT Decking from YellaWood®

With YellaWood’s brand C&BTR KDAT decking, dealers can offer a high-end deck board that has a relatively low cost and still offers benefits to homeowners. The C&BTR 5/4x6" deck boards are described as having small knots and virtually no wane. They are treated with a micronized copper preservative and then dried to their original moisture content. Because the product is kiln dried after treatment, or KDAT, the natural tendencies of freshly treated wood to shrink, cup or warp are minimized; so the company says there is no need to wait to paint or stain after installation. By comparison, freshly treated wood may take weeks or months to dry naturally enough to be finished. Plus, homeowners can be assured that YellaWood brand products have long-term protection against rot, fungal decay and termite attack. www.YellaWood.com

TruGrain™ Porch Board made with Resysta®

Westech has teamed up with German-owned Resysta to unveil TruGrain Porch Board made with Resysta. Said to deliver all of the aesthetic appeal of wood without the dis-advantages like swelling, splintering and rotting, Westech says it’s the very first porch flooring product that looks like exotic or tropical hardwood, while being durable, sustain-able and long-lasting. Resysta’s main ingredient is rice husks, the only known agricultural waste product for which, until now, there was no useful purpose. Unlike other products, which are available in a limited amount of colors, TruGrain made with Resysta boasts the ability to be stained in 20 available environmentally friendly color shades. Stains can be applied either at the factory or on the jobsite. www.westechbp.com

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Odyssey LED Strip Lighting Kit from Aurora Deck LightingThe Odyssey LED Strip Lighting Kit from Au-rora Deck Lighting features a flat industrial grade LED fixture that measures only 1/8" thick by 5/16" wide, and hides easily in a 1/8" saw curf or routered cut. According to the manufacturer, Odyssey lights can be used to create a dramatic curtain of light that shines down from under deck rails, steps, soffits, patio covers, gazebos or the underside of a deck.

The long-lasting, tiny LED bulbs, in their chain, put out a beam of light with a 120˚ radius. An aluminum channel is also avail-able in white, black and bronze color, hous-ing the strip to be mounted directionally to any material. The Aurora Odyssey strip is code approved for exterior and interior ap-plications. The Odyssey is designed to offer countless uses inside the home as well—helping to accent tray ceilings, kitchen cabi-nets, toe kicks, crown mouldings and soffits. With a momentary contact switch installed in the upper corner, the lights turn on when a door opens and off when closed.www.auroradecklighting.com or 800.603.3520

Latitudes® Decking and Railing Responsive WebsiteUniversal Forest Products, Inc. has announced that its composite decking and railing brand, Latitudes, has launched a completely redesigned website with new features. The highlight of this site, latitudesdeck.com, is its responsive design, which means that it can be viewed accurately on any device from a smart phone to a desktop, with each page automatically adjusting to the screen size and dimensions for a seamless user ex-perience. Other notable improvements include easier menu navigation; a design gallery with larger, clearer, more appealing photography laid out in an updated Pinterest style; and increased legibility on even the smallest of screens. In addition to the improved aesthetics, the new site is designed to allow users to navigate through the product line easier. www.latitudesdeck.com

XLM® Tropical and Natural Collections from AZEKAZEK Building Products announced the addition of the XLM Tropical and Natural Collections, each in three popular colors, to its line of PVC decking. Engineered for maximum scratch-, mildew- and stain-resistance, AZEK XLM is said to feature a high-end look with a flat-grain surface. The Tropical Collection colors of Walnut Grove, Harvest Bronze and Rustic Bark are designed to emulate rich rainforest woods. The Natural Collection colors of SandRidge, RiverRock and Mountain Cedar are earthy, subdued tones. With the incremental six XLM color options, the company says AZEK Deck now has the largest palette of styles and colors in the industry. AZEK XLM is available in square shouldered profiles in 20-ft. lengths and grooved profiles in 12-, 16- and 20-ft. lengths for use with the CONCEALoc® hidden fas-tening system. AZEK Deck's XLM line spans a maximum of 16-in. on-center, and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. www.azek.com

Prova Railings from DolleProva Railings are a European-designed, indoor/outdoor railing system. The fully modu-lar system allows homeowners to choose from more than 18 possible configurations. Options include top- or side-mounting posts; steel tube, cable or acrylic glass in-fill; and a number of hand railing options. Made of aluminum and stainless steel, all Prova Railings are slim-line designed to optimize the homeowner’s view. Featuring a minimalist design that aims to provide a flexible solution with a number of mounting options, Prova Railings are engineered to be easy to assemble, and are backed by a one-year warranty. www.dolleusa.com or 763.746.7830 x12

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Deceuninck’s Clubhouse PVC DeckingDeceuninck North America offers a solution that reduces inventory costs and offers design flexibility using two-sided boards for its Clubhouse PVC Decking. According to the company, Clubhouse Decking is 100% PVC and contains no wood or wood fillers. It is said to be formulated to be up to 25% lighter than most wood and composites, and its dense cell structure offers superior strength and solid underfoot feel with Deceuninck’s Korelite™ technology. Korelite also helps to keep moisture out and helps reduce the opportunity for degradation from mold, mildew, freezing and thawing. Clubhouse Decking is described as being 100% recyclable and does not require painting or staining. It fea-tures a limited lifetime warranty with 25-year fade and stain protection. www.deceuninck-americas.com

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Universal Stair Bracket System from GoPro™ ConstructionThe GoPro universal stair bracket system is said to be the only system with brackets that have imprinted scale markings indicating the staircase rise and run. Thus, properly attaching the brackets according to the pre-determined rise and run of each stair is a snap. The system starts with 2x6’s, which are screwed to the brackets using the imprinted scale markings. A mistake requires only unscrewing and repositioning the bracket, which eliminates waste. Manufactured from 16-gauge G-185 hot-dipped steel, the system re-sists warping and splitting, and is described as being sturdier than traditional staircases. According to the company, the result is stronger, and it saves time and money on the installation. www.GoProConstruction.com or 877. 577.4142


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Semi-Transparent Waterborne Stain from SUPERDECK®

SUPERDECK’s Semi-Transparent Waterborne Stain is said to offer homeowners 100 differ-ent colors from a single SKU. It’s designed to tint using low and zero VOC colorants. Superdeck Waterborne Stain is engineered to give beauty and protection to decks, fences, siding, trim, outdoor furniture and all exterior wood. This one-coat formula boasts water repellency, easy application, water clean-up and low maintenance. www.superdeck.com or 800.825.5382

Kebony from Pine River GroupPine River Group has announced the addition of Kebony, a modified wood product, to its Pier Advantage line up. The company says the global demand for tropical hardwood can-not be sustainably satisfied; Kebony is designed to offer a unique alternative. Kebony’s wood modification technology is engineered to transform fast growing sustainable wood species, providing the performance and look of tropical hardwoods. Kebony aims to pro-vide durability and aesthetics, while Kebonization is said to offer increased dimensional stability, while being environmentally friendly. www.pinerivergroup.com

Reàl Decking from Gossen Gossen Reàl Decking aims to unite the authentic look of exotic hardwoods with the performance of Gossen cellu-lar PVC. Launched with Brazilian Ipe, a multi-tonal dark brown with variation to make it look nature-made, Reàl Decking differs from natural Ipe in that it doesn’t require annual oil treatment or sealing to maintain its rich tones, and will not rot or decay over time.

Indeed, with the growing popularity of exotic hardwoods, such as Ipe, the com-pany decided to create a line of deck-ing that would mimic the desired look of the hardwoods, but with enhanced performance features that can only be achieved through science.

It is offered either in solid planks or grooved for hidden fasteners, which pro-vides homeowners and contractors with flexibility in design. Reàl is also designed to be lightweight and pre-drilling isn’t necessary, making installation simpler than with Ipe. Reàl Decking is a standard 5.5" x 1" profile in either solid planks or grooved, and will be available in Brazilain Ipe and sold in 12-, 16- and 20-ft. lengths. www.gossencorp.com

The CAMO Marksman Edge from National NailThe CAMO Marksman Edge, part of the CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System, pro-vides an edge-fastening solution with no gap between boards. The Edge provides secure, side-angle fastener entry. It leaves a fastener-free (and splinter-free) deck sur-face. It attaches to any drill, and is versa-tile enough to work with secondary spac-ers when projects require. According to the company, it’s as simple as loading the fastener, setting the tool, and driving it in. A built-in CAMO Driver Bit controls depth of drive every time; and at an affordable price, the Edge aims to deliver a great high-end look. www.camofasteners.com


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Feeney Introduces DesignRail® Aluminum Rail KitsFeeney, Inc. announced the availability of DesignRail Aluminum Rail Kits engineered for easy installation between wood posts. DesignRail is a customized, component-based aluminum railing system that is ideal for deck railings, fences, privacy panels, and bar-riers. The pre-packaged kits can be used for 36- and 42-inch high residential railings with up to six feet of spacing between posts. The Intermediate pickets included in the kit are pre-drilled to support CableRail by Feeney stainless steel infill cables. Design-Rail Aluminum Rail Kits for wood posts feature a powder coated finish that meets AAMA-2604 coating specifications for color retention, impact resistance, and weather protection. The kits are available in Bronze Matte, with new colors coming soon. www.feeneyinc.com

DuxxBak Water Shedding Deck System from Green Bay DeckingDuxxBak Water Shedding Deck System is described as the only non-vinyl complete water shedding deck system on the market. When using DuxxBak, there is said to be no need for an under deck water drainage sys-tem because water easily drains off of the deck top. The company offers specially de-signed end caps to be used at the end of the deck boards to help water easily drain from the deck top. DuxxBak can also be used to keep an under space dry for the storage of outdoor furniture or a secondary outdoor living space. All of the company’s products, including DuxxBak, are free of wood flour, which the company says makes them mold and mildew resistant. www.GreenBayDecking.com

EverGrain® and Envision® Decking from TAMKO® Building ProductsTAMKO now offers a grooved board option for EverGrain and Envision Composite Deck-ing. Described as the only compression molded decking, EverGrain is designed to create its own combination of beauty and performance that includes a random look with no repeat wood grain patterns across the entire board. The products feature a deep grain pattern and are backed by a limited warranty that includes five years of labor coverage. Each can be fastened by the Tiger Claw TC-G Hidden Fastening System or one of many compatible grooved edge hidden fastening systems available. www.TAMKO.com

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Rhino Deck’s Armadillo Lite LineupRhino Deck’s newest line of composite decking products, Armadillo Lite, has added three new variegated colors to its color selection: Vintage Slate, Foxtail, and Tumbleweed. Armadillo Lite, known for its fluted underside, is designed to be 20% lighter than compa-rable composite boards—not only using less material, but also engineered to be easier to handle. Just like original Armadillo, this board is wrapped in a polyethylene coating. Therefore, it is described as resisting fading, weathering and staining and comes with a 20-year warranty. Armadillo Lite decking is available in 12-ft. lengths, in both solid and grooved boards. Matching fascia boards are available as well as End Board Sealer to reduce exposure to the elements. Both Armadillo and Armadillo Lite are made from 100% post-consumer recycled material. www.RhinoDeck.com

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3D Deck Design Software from Seljax3D Deck Design Software from Seljax is designed to allow you to let your customer choose the size, shape and color of their new deck—and to let them see their exact deck before it’s built. With 3D Deck, not only can your customers see a complete 3D rendering of their envisioned deck, but you can also provide a complete estimate. The software is designed to provide an accurate estimate of attached, freestanding and ground level decks. 3D Deck is made to enable you to take customers for a virtual walk around the deck, zoom in close for a detailed perspective, zoom out to view the entire view, go underneath, or fly overtop. If the customer doesn’t like something, the software is designed to allow fast, easy changes. www.seljax.com or 800.651.795


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Lumberock Premium DeckingLumberock Premium Decking is a recycled plastic lumber alternative made with at least 50% certified post-consumer recycled HDPE and a mineral additive. Lumberock deck and dock boards are manufactured to withstand harsh freshwater and saltwa-ter environments. The decking is said to be waterproof, contains a slip-resistant wood grain pattern and its UV-protecting agent ensures no noticeable fading over time even with direct exposure to sunlight. Lumberock is engineered to not chalk or fade and is impervious to mold, mildew and bacteria.www.lumberock.com

EverFlashing™ from Quality Aluminum Products Described as “the last deck flashing you will ever need,” EverFlashing was developed to reduce the possibility of water intrusion which can lead to further issues such as dry rot and connector corrosion, mold and mil-dew. When used as part of a complete deck flashing system, EverFlashing allows for decking products to expand and contract, while maintaining a clean, finished looking perimeter edge. According to the developer, EverFlashing helps minimize deck ledger failure and greatly reduce related mois-ture problems. The product is engineered so that, once installed, homeowners will never have to intrude the wall envelope again, even to resurface. EverFlashing is an approved non-corrosive flashing avail-able in Stainless Steel or G-185 Galvanized, IRC Code R703.8.www.everflashing.org or www.ledgerflashing.info


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New Colors from Fiberon Classic Decking Fiberon Classic Decking and Fascia is now available in two new colors—Timber and Granite. The new Classic colors feature a natural, wood-grain pattern. Deck boards are sold in 12', 16' and 20' lengths with a .93" x 5.25" profile. Fascia is available in 12' lengths with a .75" x 11.25" profile. Painting and staining is never required. The Fiberon Classic line is also designed to resistant termites, splinters and decay, and includes a 20-year warranty. Fiberon Decking and Railing is distributed in North America by Guardian Building Products. www.fiberondecking.com

Trailways Porch Flooring from Gossen Gossen’s Trailways product line is now available in T&G Porch Flooring. Gossen Trailways Porch Flooring is described as an “Old World style tongue and groove board at a reasonable price.” Its Earthtone core is formulated with post-industrial recycled PVC, making it affordable and kind to the environment. www.gossencorp.com

GRK’s R4™Engineered to be an ideal choice for deck-building, the R4 from GRK is a self-counter-sinking screw with saw blade-like cutting teeth and six self-contained cutting pockets nestled under the head. Together these fea-tures act like a circular saw blade, transport-ing the “drill dust" away from the edge of the screw hole while cutting a clean insertion. The screw head is designed to close the hole with precision, leaving no damaged fibers around the head. R4 screws have a four threaded ‘CEE’ thread that enlarges the screw hole for the non-threaded portion of the fastener. This is said to increase the screw’s drawing strength, reducing the friction on the screw shank and lowering the driving torque. www.grkfasteners.com or 800.263.0463

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Fascia Installation System from Titan Metal Werks, Inc. Titan Metal Werks, Inc., manufacturer of SplitStop™ High Performance screws and DeckEase™ Hidden Deck Fasteners, has launched a new patent-pending composite Fascia Installation System. Titan’s newest addition, the Installation System employs the use of two specially designed compo-nents: a counter-boring tool (Fascia Bit) and a head-painted, stainless steel fastener (Fascia Screw). Used together, this two-part system is engineered to allow the installer to “hang” composite fascia boards, rather than solidly affixing them, to the normal treated rim-joists of a deck. www.Splitstop.com

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