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Transcend Line
Attributes: cPVC decking; 95 percent recycled plastic and wood flour core
Colors: gravel path, tree house, fire pit and vintage lantern
Other: three-side shell to allow moisture to drain
Warranty: 25-year limited stain and fade
Online: www.trex.com
For more info, go to http://www.housingzone.com and enter # 251
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Reliaboard
Attributes: Recycled wood / post-consumer recycled and virgin HDPE
Profile: full 5.4” wide plank surface, square-edge profile, flat grain surface pattern
Colors: Grey and cedar
Lengths: 12’, 16’ and 20’ / Maximum 16” O.C. span rating
Online: www.timbertech.com
For more info, go to http://www.housingzone.com and enter # 252
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Vantage Collection
Profiles: 5/4” x 6”
Colors: Walnut and tigerwood (new)
Formula: Minimum 30 percent post-consumer / 60 percent pre-consumer recycled content
Grain: Embossed wood grain finish on both sides
Other: Boards can be ordered with or without grooves for hidden fastener systems
Online: www.moistureshield.com
For more info, go to http://www.housingzone.com and enter # 253
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Arbor Collection
Profiles: Tropical wood grain pattern
Colors: Morado, acacia and redland rose
Sizes: Available in 1” x 3 ½” and 1” x 5 ½” sizes
Online: www.azek.com
For more info, go to http://www.housingzone.com and enter # 254
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Horizon Line
Profiles: Square edge or grooved
Colors: Ipe and rosewood (new), sand, brick, bronze, slate
Other: Grooved boards can use company’s Phantom hidden fasteners
Online: www.fiberon.com
For more info, go to http://www.housingzone.com and enter # 255
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EverNew cPVC Decking
Attributes: Fusion-bonded Lumenite solar-reflecting surface technology, Class 1-A fire rating
Boards: 1 x 5-½”
Lengths: 12’, 16’ and 20’
Colors: Saddle, sequoia, dune, greystone
Warranty: 10-year stain and fade resistance
Online: www.certainteed.com
For more info, go to http://www.housingzone.com and enter # 256
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Kodiak cPVC with Korelite
Attributes: Korelite dense cellular foam core w/o wood or wood fillers
Planks: Wrapped in SunShield PVC
Installations: Swimming pool decks, docks and other outdoor applications
Colors: four earth tone colors; wood grain embossing
Other: Matching 5/8” thick fascia
Online: www.deceuninck-americas.com
For more info, go to http://www.housingzone.com and enter # 257
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Universal Consumer Products / Deckorators
Aluminum Railing Kits
Colors: Powder-coated black or white
Options: Post sleeves, stair rail bracket kits, angled brackets and matching post caps (including a solar powered version)
Other: Fully compatible with company’s baluster styles
Warranty: Limited lifetime
Online: www.deckorators.com
For more info, go to http://www.housingzone.com and enter # 258
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