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  • PAM Collated Deck Screws Offer High Torque, No Waste Design To Eliminate Common Problems
  • ebuild (9/23/2009)
  • PAM Fastening Technology offers a line of PAMFAST Magni-coated collated composite deck screws that when used with the PAM Auto Feed system eliminate many common problems and reduced the time required for installation. In addition, the resulting deck has a more consistent countersink for all the screws meaning a cleaner, more attractive deck surface every time.
  • DeckLites
  • ebuild (8/13/2009)
  • DeckLites low-voltage ambient accent lighting provides a stylish way to extend the cookout after dark.
  • Deck Tension Tie
  • ebuild (8/10/2009)
  • Focusing on deck safety through strong guardrail-post and deck-to-house connections, the maker introduces the DTT2Z deck tension tie. The component connects the railing post back to the deck framing, not just to the rim joist, creating code-compliant guardrail reinforcement. The DTT2Z also can tie the deck to the house for a stronger ledger connection. 800.999.5099.
  • The 2009 MVP Awards
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/27/2009)
  • Each year, the editors of Building Products receive hundreds of new product announcements. But none capture our attention more than the annual collection of entries in the Most Valuable Product Awards. The slate is always packed with interesting wares designed to bring value to contractors while catching clients' eyes.
  • Deck Supports
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
  • Bison supports can be adjusted individually, allowing builders to create a completely flat deck atop an angled roof. The high-density polypropylene product resists severe weather. 888-412-4766.
  • EclipseNew Environmentally Friendly Deck Light Uses Less Energy to Light Outdoors
  • (3/12/2009)
  • Aurora Deck Lights announces today the introduction of two new environmentally friendly deck lights, Nova and Eclipse. These lights use LED technology which uses one-twelfth the amount of electricity to brighten a deck or fence post. The downward shining lights create a unique lighting experience and are simple and easy to install.
  • DeckLites
  • ebuild (1/22/2009)
  • Featuring post cap lights, baluster-mounted accent lights, post-mounted accent lights, and stair riser lights, the DeckLites product line is a customizable low-voltage lighting solution to stylishly illuminate the maker's decks. The post-cap and baluster lights are specifically designed to fit TimberTech's RadianceRail and Ornamental Rail systems. Easy electrical connections let installers run up to 30 lights from one 300-watt transformer. DeckLites are sold individually so homeowners and designers can create a lighting scheme that's ideal for each deck. 800-307-7780.
  • New Azek Edge Gives Contractors the Competitive Edge in Trim
  • (1/12/2009)
  • Azek Building Products, Inc., manufacturer of Azek Trim, the number one brand of trim, announces the Azek Edge, the biggest advancement in cellular pvc trim technology since its introduction. Setting a new industry standard, the Azek Edge is made with proprietary technology that creates boards that are S4S - or Surfaced 4 Sides, meaning that all sides are uniformly finished. The smooth, sealed edges of each board ensure it will stay cleaner in the dealer yard, on the jobsite, and will be easier to clean if necessary. It will be available on April 1, 2009.
  • Sensibuilt Launches New Product For Deck Installation
  • (1/5/2009)
  • Sensibuilt Building Solutions, LLC, the leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality alternative building materials, announces the launch of the Deck Pilot, a new hidden fastening system developed exclusively for Sensibuilt decking. The Deck Pilot system (patent-pending) gives contractors a simple, strong, cost-effective way to install Sensibuilt decks without exposed screw heads or expensive brackets. It delivers the best-looking finish on the market today, installs in a fraction of the time with simple screw fasteners and saves two dollars or more per square foot in material costs.
  • Latitudes Adds White Solar Cap to Ornamental Railing Line
  • ebuild (4/1/2008)
  • Universal Forest Products announces the addition of a new solar post cap light to the Latitudes Ornamental Railing line. The White Solar Cap is a wireless, sun-powered light, perfect for accenting deck posts, fences posts and more with ambient lighting. The small solar collector on the White Solar Cap rests atop an attractive silhouette light made of shatter-resistant glass.

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