Trex Makes it Easy to be Green with New Supplier Program
The new NexTrex supplier program from Trex is rewarding partners for promoting and collecting post-consumer plastic film for recycling into Trex composite decking.
Industry News
Decking Continues Surging Worldwide
The worldwide market for wood deck is forecast to cross $18.04 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Global Market Insights. Although residential will continue to dominate demand—accounting for about 70%, emerging applications will also spark increases in the commercial sector due to wood’s cost effectiveness, particularly in resorts, hotels and offices.
Bobby Parks Hits the Road for Versatex in the Carolinas
With the industry’s most comprehensive showcase of PVC installation tips and hands-on workshops, the Versatex Road Show once again tours much of the eastern U.S.A. beginning March 9 and 10 in Durham and Goldsboro, N.C., and March 11 in Irmo, S.C.
Wood-Look Decking
MoistureShield has introduced Meridian, its new line of capped wood-plastic composite decking. The decking line delivers a natural wood look with minimal upkeep.
Spartan Railing Partnering with Illuminated Balustrade
Illuminated Balustrade Australia has partnered with Spartan Railing to bring their patented technology to the US market, creating simple and clean ways for deck builders to add ambient lighting to their outdoor living projects while having a true unobstructed view railing.
Duralife Doubling Decking Production
DuraLife by Barrette Outdoor Living recently announced a multi-million dollar investment in upgrades at its Biddeford, Me., facility to double the production of composite decking materials in 2021.
Exterior Product Trends for 2021: How is COVID-19 shifting preferences?
When the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold last spring, many builders, dealers, and manufacturers faced enormous uncertainties about whether they would be able to work and whether it would grind housing construction to a halt.
Envision Links Up with Fairway Railings
Envision Building Products, Lamar, Mo., has purchased Fairway Architectural Railing Solutions, seeing Fairway’s railing repertoire as a perfect complement to its composite decking.
Boral North America launches Kindred Outdoors and Surrounds
Boral North America has introduced Kindred Outdoors and Surrounds, an outdoor living products brand featuring a collection of outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, artisan fire bowls and indoor fireplace surrounds.
Trex Teams up with Albertsons to Keep Plastic out of Landfills
Trex Company and Albertsons Companies are elevating their shared commitment to sustainability with a special recycling effort to divert plastic waste from landfills.