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Earthwood Decking Planks and Fascia- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- TimberTech. Earthwood decking planks and fascia are now available in tropical rosewood and tropical teak in addition to tropical walnut. The Earthwood Grooved Plank, also available in all three colors, allows for the use of a hidden fastener system, providing a clean deck surface. The stainless steel fastener system is painted dark brown to be less noticeable. 800-307-7780.
Latitudes Composite Decking- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- Universal Forest Products. Latitudes Composite Decking features a new Sienna color (pictured) that resembles an exotic, tropical hardwood. It is available with a one-sided embossed finish. Latitudes Equator slotted decking, which uses a unique hidden fastener system that eliminates the need for pre-drilling, is available in gray, cedar redwood, and walnut with a reversible finish. 800-598-9663.
Premier UltraCell Deckboards- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- Composatron. Premier UltraCell Deckboard includes Strancel low-density foaming technology, so it's 33 percent lighter than other composites, according to the manufacturer. It has a reversible wood-grain pattern and is available in dark grey, light grey, cedar, mahogany, and redwood. The board weighs 1.9 pounds per foot, and spans 16 inches on center. 416-335-6500.
Tropics Decking- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- Fiber Composites. Tropics decking is designed to mirror the beauty and richness of exotic woods, according to the manufacturer. Jatoba mimics rainforest woods like ipe, cambara, and cumaru. Mahogany provides a look similar to natural mahogany, redwood, or Brazilian cherry. Tropics was developed with a process that injects more varied color into the wood, imitating wood's natural color variation. 800-573-8841.
Symmatrix Scenic Series Composite Decking- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- Dow. With four colors and two textures, Symmatrix Scenic series composite decking offers design flexibility and fits into a variety of outdoor environments, the manufacturer says. Each board is reversible, with a wood-grain texture on one side and a contemporary brushed surface on the other. The recently introduced Symmatrix railing is available in redwood, cedar, driftwood, mocha, and pearlescent white. 866-583-2583.
Boardwalk Composite Decking and Railing- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- CertainTeed. Boardwalk Composite Decking and Railing is now available in a Signature HFS series. The Signature series features a PVC cap that adds extra protection to the plank and covers it with deeper, richer colors and a new natural wood texture, the manufacturer says. The Signature HFS style joins the Classic Hidden Fastener System style in featuring the hidden fastener system. 800-233-8990.
Brasilia Composite Decking and Railing- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- Trex. Brasilia decking and railing has subtle shading and color variations that give it the look of tropical hardwood without the installation difficulty, according to the manufacturer. It is available in cayenne and burnished amber. Like the company's original decking, it is made of recycled plastic and reclaimed wood and resists moisture and insect damage, the maker says. 800-289-8739.
ChoiceDek Composite Decking- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- Weyerhaeuser. ChoiceDek composite decking is now available in cabernet, driftwood, and spice colors, joining gray, redwood, sandstone, and woodtone. Driftwood and spice form the decking's new Eden series, which is designed to give decks the look of tropical hardwoods. The ChoiceDek product line is made by encapsulating recycled wood fiber in recycled polyethylene, and the line also includes a complete decorative railing system. 800-951-5117.
Oasis Composite Decking- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- Alcoa. Oasis composite decking is now available with a hidden-fastener system in the company's most popular colors, teak and gray, with wood-grain or brushed side finishes. Unlike other hidden-fastener systems that require special biscuits and accessories, the Oasis system uses Eb-Ty biscuits that automatically space boards for the proper gap, saving time during installation, the maker says. 800-962-6973.
Vision by Rhino Deck Grooved Composite Deck Boards- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
- Master Mark Plastics. Vision by Rhino Deck is a grooved composite deck board that can be attached to the joist by deck clips instead of pre-drilling, drilling, and then attaching through the top of the board. The clips give the deck a cleaner look with no visible screws and reduce labor and installation time. Rhino Vision is available in four colors. 800-535-4838.
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