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  • 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.
  • SplitStop Titan III Composite Screws
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
  • Titan Metal Werks. SplitStop Titan III Composite Screws eliminate mushrooming around the screw head, reduce splitting near the ends of deck boards, and have no difficulty in head-setting, according to the manufacturer. The screws are now available in stainless steel to meet the needs of coastal markets, and dark brown to match more exotic decking colors. 888-578-3273.
  • 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.
  • WeatherBest Composite Decking
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
  • Louisiana-Pacific. Made from a high-quality mix of plastics and wood, WeatherBest decking resists warping, twisting, termites, rot, and decay, according to the manufacturer. It is offered in two styles, premium grain and deep grain, and six colors: Western redwood, driftwood gray, Pacific cedar, Tuscan walnut, chestnut, and greystone. 888-820-0325.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Dexxter Screw for Composite Decking
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
  • Swan Secure Products. The Dexxter screw for composite decking has a unique thread form that removes exhaust while driving to prevent mushrooming, according to the manufacturer. The small head diameter is available painted to match the color of most composites. Screws are available in both 305 and 316 grade stainless steel and come in 1-1/2-inch, 2-1/2-inch, and 3-inch lengths. 800-966-2801.
  • 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.
  • Stacked Stone Collection of Postcovers
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
  • Deckorators. The Stacked Stone collection of postcovers is made of high-density polyurethane epoxy that uses a proprietary molding process to create the realistic look of dry-stacked stone, the maker says. Each column is 42 inches tall and is designed to fit over standard 6-inch-by-6-inch posts. They are available in canyon, gray, and Sedona colors, and are warranted against cracking, splitting, or warping. 800-332-5724.
  • 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.

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