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- New Almond Color Vinyl Privacy Fence from CertainTeed Expands Color Selection for Cutting-Edge Stucco Alternative
- ebuild (5/4/2009)
- CertainTeed Corporation delivers greater design flexibility with the addition of a neutral color, Almond, to its line of Chesterfield with CertaStucco vinyl privacy fence. Featuring traditional stucco styling in an economical easy-care design, the Almond fence seamlessly coordinates with deck, railing, siding and trim colors, while also complementing stone and brick exterior finishes.
- New Color Options Created for TAMKO's Composite Decking
- ebuild (4/27/2009)
- TAMKO Building Products, Inc.'s popular EverGrain composite decking line continues to earn customer attention. To satisfy customer demand, two new color options have been created, Rustic Birch and Forest Green. Rustic Birch, which resembles the look of natural birch wood, joins TAMKO's new EverGrain Vibrance Collection. Forest Green joins TAMKO's Classic EverGrain Collection.
- Screen Tight New FASTtrack Aluminum Screen Porch Framing System Designed for Multiple Configurations
- ebuild (4/27/2009)
- Screen Tight introduces a new porch screening system that gives homebuilders the ability to create porch structure elements for easy installation and limitless project creativity. Designed for residential and commercial screen porches, the new Screen Tight FASTtrack Porch Screening Systems uses a 2-piece system of 1" x 2" self-mating channels and molded clips. The channels completely hide the clip fasteners for a clean, elegant look, while also allowing for different configurations.
CertainTeed Brings Innovative CertaGrain(R) Texture to Galveston Privacy Fence- ebuild (4/17/2009)
- With the launch of Bufftech(R) Galveston with CertaGrain(R), CertainTeed is bringing more color options and a more natural design to its line of vinyl privacy fences.
- Latitudes Capricorn Tropical Composite Decking Unveiled at International Builders' Show
- ebuild (4/15/2009)
- Universal Forest Products, makers of Latitudes Composite Decking and Railing, announces the addition of Latitudes Capricorn to its composite decking lineup.
Deck Builders, Landscapers, Contractors Add Lighting to Designs- ebuild (4/14/2009)
- With American homeowners focused more on staying put than moving up, many deck builders are finding receptivity to replacing worn out decks. Today's decks are often more elaborate, designed to be used as an extension of the home, so more often than not, deck designs now include deck lights.
- Announcing the Next Generation of Vinyl Decking
- ebuild (4/8/2009)
- A nice day out on the deck is usually associated with a cloudless sky and balmy temps, but the fact is, rain, snow, hail and blazing sun will drench, bury and beat down on the deck every year. Next-generation Novation Decking from Royal Outdoor Products stands up to this harsh treatment, backed by a limited lifetime warranty to let homeowners enjoy endless seasons of their best outdoor living with no worries and little maintenance required.
- New Colonial Baluster Rounds Out CertainTeed Panorama Railing Design Options
- (3/23/2009)
- CertainTeed welcomes a new colonial baluster to its Panorama line of composite railing, rounding out a broad array of design options that create a unique look for one- and two-family homes. Drawing inspiration from classic American colonial architecture, the shape of the balusters resembles a wood-turned spindle with a symmetrical, ornate appearance. Available in Colonial White and Desert Tan, the colonial balusters are molded in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with a weatherable finish that replicates smooth, painted wood from all angles.
Permeable Pavers- ebuild (3/16/2009)
- The company's new permeable pavers allow water to drain through the surface, reducing runoff. The 4-inch-by-8-inch pavers are notched every 3 inches around their perimeter to create six rectangular voids that mate together to form a 1 7/8-inch opening and a 12 percent void area per square foot. Nine standard colors are available. 770-645-4500.
Tiledek Anti-Fracture Membrane- ebuild (3/16/2009)
- Designed for outdoor tile decks and roofs, Tiledek anti-fracture roofing membrane is identical to the company's Duradek Ultra roofing waterproofing sheet vinyl, except the addition of a fabric laminated to the top side that allows for tiles to be bonded with thinset mortar. Installed over concrete and plywood surfaces, the membrane bridges the cracks and does not bulge like some liquid-applied membranes may, the firm says. 866-591-5594.
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