With warm weather on the horizon for much of the U.S., now is the time to consider the look, feel, and structure of outdoor spaces in 2020. To that end, we've listed a few of the latest additions to the industry's deck and railing product catalogs, from boards and infill panels to advanced fastening systems:
MoistureShield
Elevate capped wood composite decking is designed for and aimed at the entry-level market. The composite is manufactured from 95% recycled content and features a protective cap that shields the boards from impact, corrosion, and harsh weather damage. The boards are also engineered to provide protection against moisture absorption, warping, rotting, and insect damage. At launch the line is available in two colors: lake fog, a soft gray, and canoe, a forest brown. moistureshield.com
Fence Quarter
Fence Quarter’s pre-assembled rail inserts may be installed into any existing posts and rails on-site. Each rail insert kit includes all of the tools required for installation. Insert styles include Landmark, a classic vertical railing style; Torrey Pine, a clean-line design with two rows of grid squares at the top; and Bellevue, an elegant geometric pattern. They are available pre-primed, pre-painted in white, or natural for on-site staining or weathering. fencequarter.com
National Nail
The CAMO Starter Clips provide a face-fastening solution for the first and last boards of grooved deck projects, designed for use with the CAMO EdgeClip and EdgeXClip, as well as the CAMO Drive deck fastening tool and tool guide. Taken together, the CAMO clip products are designed not to show above the surface of the deck. To install, users line up the clip with the back edge of the joist and the center of the cross joist, fasten the clip at the cross joist, and then tilt and insert the deck board into the clip. camofasteners.com
Nova USA
The ExoShield Wood Stain provides a protective layer against fungi, water, and UV damage for exterior wood decking, siding, or outdoor furniture. The stain is made from a blend of Tung oil, UV blockers, fungicide, and trans-oxide pigments, which together provide a naturally durable, color-stable finish designed to improve wood stability and reduce cracking and warping. It may be used on both hardwood and softwood surfaces. novausawood.com
Deckorators
Deckorators has expanded its Voyage Composite Decking line to include a varied-plank decking option, as well as a fifth color – Khaya, a true brown, chosen to meet contractor and homeowner demand for a darker brown option. The Voyage varied-plank decking brings an existing indoor flooring trend into the outdoor living space, and comprises planks in 3 ½, 5 ½, and 7 1/4-inch widths. Both new options will be available starting in 2020. deckorators.com
Burger & Cie
The GRAD underdeck structure system, new this year to the U.S. market, uses a series of aluminum rails, grad clips, and pedestals to fasten wood or composite deck boards in place without screws or separate fasteners. The grad clips are pre-mounted on the aluminum rails, with a variety of board width configurations available, and can withstand up to 396 pounds of pressure per fixing point against warping. The rails resist moss, algae, salt, water, UV, insect and fungus damage, and do not decompose or undergo shrinkage. Pedestals may be mounted on soil, solid foundations, or elevated deck posts. gradconcept.com
AZEK Building Products
New products for 2020 include additions to the TimberTech AZEK, PRO, and EDGE decking lines. TimberTech AZEK’s Multi-Width Decking offerings will add two new 7.25-inch wide boards in the Harvest Collection, brownstone and slate gray. TimberTech PRO’s Reserve Collection will offer four new colors—two grays and two browns—in a matte finish. TimberTech EDGE now includes the Prime+ Collection, which features two color blends with a scalloped profile and tight, straight-grain embossing pattern. azekco.com
Fortress Building Products
The Infinity-I Series uses a bamboo capped-composite formulation to provide increased strength, durability, and performance. The series was created to meet a need for decking boards that could withstand temperature extremes and harsh climates. According to the manufacturer, the boards feature heightened slip resistance, improved heat dissipation, and higher moisture resistance. The line is available in a selection of earth-tone colors, and boards are dual-embossed to ensure no two boards have the exact same grain pattern. fortressbp.com
Havwoods International
The Trekker collection offers a range of composite decking and cladding boards made entirely from recycled wood and plastics, which are also fully recyclable. The boards are available in three color grades - chocolate, oak, and vulcan – with a choice of wood grain, fluted, or fascia surface textures. The collection is highly impact resistant, UV treated for fade resistance, and offers low water absorption in wet environments. havwoods.com
DalTile
Daltile’s Xteriors Program includes myriad tile products in wide-format editions suitable for use as decking. Delegate is a slate-inspired porcelain tile available in 20-by 40-inch pavers in a choice of light or dark gray. Three of Dignitary’s six neutral colors, patterned after French limestone, are available in a 24-by-24-inch tile. Commissary’s five wood-look colors and patterns are available in 24-by 24-inch and 16-by-48-inch pavers, and Assemble’s natural stone look is available in 30-by-60-inch, 32-by-32-inch, and 30-by-30-inch formats. daltile.com
Century Aluminum Railings
The Century Grab N Go Welded Panels are individually packaged, fully welded 72-inch railing panels that install easily between posts. The panels are suitable for a variety of interior or exterior applications, including deck railing, fencing, or guard railing, and may be cut to size on-site with a chop saw or reciprocating saw. They are stocked in three colors—black, white, and copper—or may be specified in custom combinations. Century-brand posts, fittings, and fasteners are sold separately. centuryrailings.com
