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  • FenceScapeTimberTech FenceScape Introduces New Rail Brackets
  • ebuild (11/14/2007)
  • To provide contractors with a faster and safer method of joining posts and support rails, TimberTech FenceScape has introduced new rail brackets designed for its low-maintenance composite fencing product. The brackets eliminate the need to pre-drill, which saves time and provides added strength.
  • Bourbon Whiskey Rain BarrelKentucky Business Offers Kentucky Whiskey Barrel Rain Barrels
  • ebuild (11/14/2007)
  • Kentucky Barrels LLC is offering rain barrels made from genuine Kentucky whiskey barrels. These rustic barrels are made of 1 inch thick solid American white oak and hold 53 gallons of valuable rain water. Each of these Kentucky Bourbon Rain Barrels comes with a rugged polyethylene downspout adapter on top, a brass faucet near the bottom, a galvanized overflow pipe on the side near the top, and an extra bung.
  • Cellular PVC Decking
  • BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Made of cellular PVC, Azek Decking resists mold, mildew, scratching, and fading, as well as natural and man-made stains, such as those from wet leaves and fruit punch, the maker says. It features a wood-grain texture in five colors. The product is easy to install and clean, requiring only occasional soap and water, the company says. 877-275-2935.
  • Escapes Decking
  • BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Developed with Veka Innovations, Escapes decking and fascias resist stains, mold, scratches, and fire and can be cleaned easily with just soap and water, the maker says. Made with cellular PVC technology, they feature a natural wood-grain pattern in three colors: Pewter (gray), Sahara (beige), and Acorn (brown). Fascias are available in matching colors plus Glacier White. 800-289-8739.
  • DrySnap Vinyl Ceiling Panels
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Turn previously unusable areas under existing decks into covered outdoor living or storage spaces with DrySnap. Vinyl ceiling panels comprise the below-deck, flush-mount ceiling drain system, directing runoff away from the space. The five-component system easily snaps together. Specially designed brackets eliminate problems with inconsistent joist spacing. Suitable with any of the maker's decking products. 800.426.8430.
  • XLM Decking
  • BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Forty percent lighter than the company's wood-plastic composite planks, TimberTech's XLM is a durable expanded polymer decking material that features a blend of mineral enhancements to reinforce its structural integrity, the maker says. The product provides scratch and stain resistance and is available in grooved or nongrooved planks. The grooved planks are designed to work with ConceaLoc, the company's stainless steel hidden fastener. 800-307-7780.
  • ChoiceDek Composite Decking Weyerhaeuser Offers ChoiceDek Composite Decking in New Colors
  • ebuild (11/6/2007)
  • Weyerhaeuser Company announced the addition of two new color options to the Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek composite decking product line: Driftwood and Spice. The new colors broaden the selection available in a product line that currently includes Woodtone, Redwood, Sandstone and Gray, making ChoiceDek decking a versatile choice for unique decks that complement a broad range of architectural styles.
  • Cellular PVC Decking Fiber Composites Introduces "Third Generation" Cellular PVC Decking
  • ebuild (10/29/2007)
  • Fiber Composites, LLC, a leader in the composite decking industry, is setting a new standard in cellular PVC decking with the introduction of fiberon Sanctuary featuring a super tough Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate finish that has proven itself for years in the automotive industry. Unlike first and second generation cellular PVC decking, fiberon Sanctuary delivers excellent color retention and durability, even in darker colors.
  • CONCEALocTimberTech Introduces XLM Polymer Decking
  • ebuild (10/4/2007)
  • TimberTech, a manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing products, expands its product offering of decking planks and fascia in late 2007 with the introduction of XLM, an extreme low-maintenance alternative decking solution. Forty percent lighter than TimberTech's wood plastic composite planks, XLM is an extremely durable expanded polymer decking material that features a proprietary blend of mineral enhancements to reinforce structural integrity.

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