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DSI Adds Two Railing Products to Westbury Pro Rewards
Contractors enrolled in the Westbury Pro Rewards program offered by Digger Specialties Inc. can earn cash rewards and exclusive benefits for purchasing Westbury Bella Cavo horizontal cable railing and Westbury Sorrento mesh railing.

Envision Outdoor Living Partners with Kansas City Chiefs
Envision Outdoor Living Products has announced its exclusive multiyear partnership as the Official Outdoor Living and Official Composite Decking and Railing Partner of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Reclaimed Tropical Hardwoods Added to Nova’s Hardwood Line
Nova USA Wood Products has added reclaimed tropical hardwood products to its premium line of Real Wood Solutions.

Fortress Sells Composite Decking Subsidiary to Eva-Last Americas
Fortress Building Products has completed the sale of its composite decking subsidiary (which includes products such as Fortress Decking, Cladding and HULK Fasteners), as well as the associated exclusive North American distribution rights, to Eva-Last Americas.

Trex Extends Waterproofing Products Warranty to 25 Years
Trex, the makers of Trex Protect joist, beam and rim tape, Trex Seal ledger flashing tape and the Trex RainEscape deck drainage system, has extended the warranty timeframe across their complete lineup of Trex-branded waterproofing products. All of these products are now warrantied...

How Contractors Can Thrive in Tough Economic Times
In uncertain financial times, contractors can safeguard their businesses by keeping sufficient cash reserves, employing top talent, optimizing tax savings, leveraging technology to automate tasks, keeping digital documents handy, minimizing debt, and watching their revenue projections.

AAA Fence and Deck Offers Transparency and Affordability
Veteran-owned AAA Fence and Deck has established itself as a top leader in the industry, providing pricing that is honest, affordable and transparent with no hidden costs.

Keylink Unveils Strategic Transition for 2024
Keylink has repositioned its aluminum fencing division under its sister company, Superior Outdoor Products, and has a new leadership team. The company has rebranded under Keylink.

Archadeck Expands in Kalamazoo
Mike Schaaf is the newest Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise owner, operating out of Kalamazoo, MI.

DSI Adds Two Railing Products to Westbury Pro Rewards
Contractors enrolled in the Westbury Pro Rewards program offered by Digger Specialties Inc. can earn cash rewards and exclusive benefits for purchasing Westbury Bella Cavo horizontal cable railing and Westbury Sorrento mesh railing.

Eva-Last Expands Reach with Taiga in California and Nevada
Eva-Last has entered a new distribution partnership with Taiga Building Products. Taiga will be distributing Eva-Last's decking products across California and Northern Nevada.

ProWood Introduces New Business Model
UFP Retail Solutions will be phasing out its customer-facing identity, making way for an expanded ProWood business unit to better serve its customers.

Envision Outdoor Living Products Names Sales Director
Envision Outdoor Living Products has named Adam Caplinger to director of sales. Caplinger previously served as Envision’s Southeast Division manager.

Trex. The Preferred Choice for Decks and Docks.
Trex has been turning the tides with its Performance-Engineered™ marine-grade decking’s ability to stand up to the sun, saltwater, sand and everything else the elements could throw its way. Today, Trex continues to win the battle against water from boat slips to boardwalks.


The “We Love Deck Builders” Podcast Showcases Industry Trends, Strategies and Insights
The “We Love Deck Builders” podcast, hosted by April Edwards, is your connection to what’s happening in the deck building industry.

What Builders Are Seeing in Composite Decking
William Blair’s 4Q 2024 survey results are in. Despite the slower time of the year for many builders, 45% of the those surveyed said business held steady, and many saw double-digit growth year over year. Most projects stayed on track and most are expecting moderate increases in sales.

Deck Specialist - January/February 2025
January/February 2025 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.

Deck Specialist - November/December 2024
November/December 2024 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.

Deck Specialist - September/October 2024
September/October 2024 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.

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