Announcing the Next Generation of Vinyl DeckingNew Novation Decking Creates a Lifetime of Nature-inspired Beauty

May, 2009 -- For many homeowners, their outdoor living space is just as important as any room in the home; it's a place to enjoy the sound of singing birds and a morning cup of coffee, to hear peals of laughter from kids blowing bubbles or to stretch a late afternoon barbecue until the stars come out. 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.

Royal Outdoor Products' Novation Vinyl Decking

Novation Decking is crafted from high-quality cellular PVC that does not absorb moisture, and resists scratches, dents and insect damage. It also comes with Royal Outdoors' Lifetime No Rot® guarantee.

Novation provides this superior performance while featuring an elegant, authentic wood appearance. "To really create an appealing natural look, we designed Novation to be gloss-free. We also wanted it to have a deep, richly embossed surface, not only to give it that wood appearance, but to help with the slip-resistance of the product when you're walking on it," said Deron K. Manwaring, national sales and marketing manager for Royal Outdoor Products.

Unlike some vinyl decking that has shaped, hollow profiles, Novation Decking requires no special fasteners, for simple and unintimidating installation. Its solid-board planks are easily installed with a screw gun. Novation is also easily sawn, and designed to perform better, and be easier to work with, than denser and heavier composite decking.

Novation's carefree maintenance also surpasses wood decking. Of course, there's no threat of splintering so it's kinder to bare feet, too. "We felt it was time for something different. The days of staining, painting and sealing are really a thing of the past," said Manwaring. "Wood looks good for about six months, and then if you don't continue to take care of it, it's going to deteriorate every year. Novation Decking looks great today, tomorrow and many years into the future. It leads the next generation of decking with its high performance and aesthetics."

Available in the colors of Kanyon and Graystone, Novation Decking is designed to match many types of siding and brick, and add to the natural environment, whether it's designed for large-scale entertaining, or a simple 10' x 10' installation behind the home. A unique vinyl cap protects against fading and discoloration. Novation also has several railing options available in Kanyon and Graystone to complete a homeowner's outdoor living scene, for a style- and color-coordinating system.

For more information on Novation Decking, contact Royal Outdoor Products at 800-488-5245, or visit www.novationdeck.com

About Royal Outdoor Products

An innovative pioneer in the vinyl products industry, Royal Outdoor Products is a large, growing company that has enabled generations of carefree living through its strong focus on consumer needs. The most trusted source for residential and recreational vinyl solutions, the Company got its start when a research and development team at Chore Time/Brock, an agricultural-grade vinyl products manufacturer, was approached by an unexpected customer, a horsewoman in need of a unique fencing solution. This creative team swiftly designed interlocking fencing and formulated a weather-resistant vinyl durable enough to protect her irreplaceable show horses. It was a match made in heaven that led to unrivaled vinyl innovations.

As the first vinyl horse fencing manufacturer, Royal Outdoor Products went on to develop vinyl docks, which were quickly adapted into residential vinyl decking in response to consumer demand. Royal Outdoor Products was the first company to offer vinyl decking with a multi-colored, variegated appearance. Today, Royal Outdoor Products remains a trend-setter in the design and manufacture of vinyl products for residential and recreational applications, housing corporate and manufacturing operations in its 130,000 sq. ft. Indiana facility. Royal Outdoor Products is part of Georgia Gulf.