Smoke Signals
The 30-inch outdoor electric smoker oven features a dedicated smoker element, louvered sidewalls, and a plenum system that mixes heat, water vapor, and smoke to achieve the ideal slow smoking environment, the manufacturer says. The smoker oven also allows standard baking. Viking Range. 888.845.4641. www.vikingrange.com.
Reclaim the Deck
Produced from teak salvaged from old Southeast Asian buildings, reclaimed decking and railings
Courtesy TerraMai
feature a tight grain and decay resistance. Deck planks come in 72-inch and 96-inch lengths and are ¾ inch thick and 5 ½ inches wide. The railing system is available as a kit in a 72-inch length. TerraMai. 800.220.9062.
www.terramai.com.
Rocky Top
Courtesy Homecrest/Crestmark
Impervious to water and moisture absorption, the Faux Stone line of outdoor table tops is available in three styles. The Summit collection (shown) features irregular edges and comes in square, round, and rectangular models. The smooth-topped tables come in three colors. Homecrest/Crestmark. 612.339.7592.
www.crestmarkinternational.com.
Capped Off
Manufactured from a composite of resins
Courtesy Keystone Retaining Wall Systems
and natural stone, Keystone Kapstones column caps feature the textures, ridges, and cleft edges of natural stone. The 24-inch-square caps are designed to fit over a variety of Keystone's retaining wall systems, hiding the join with its recessed ledge. Keystone Retaining Wall Systems. 800.747.8971.
www.keystonewalls.com.
Exotic Vacation
Courtesy Trex
Manufactured from a combination of reclaimed wood and plastic, Trex Brasilia decking, railings, and trim offer the look of tropical hardwoods but are resistant to damage from insects, moisture, and UV rays, the manufacturer says. Featuring natural color variations and tight graining, the decking is available in two colors: mahogany-like cayenne and golden burnished amber. Trex. 800.289.9739.
www.trex.com.
Fancy Flagstones
Courtesy Luck Stone
Sourced from locations around the world, the Signature Flagstones collection offers a variety of uniquely colored stones for landscaping applications. The collection's pattern flagstones offer consistent dimensions, while the irregular flagstones offer large piece sizes. Luck Stone. 800.898.5825. www.luckstone.com.
Weather Watcher
Courtesy HydroPoint Data Systems
The WeatherTrak ET plus controller, featuring fully integrated WeatherTrak Scheduling Engine software, automatically generates an irrigation program for each station of a landscape based on plant, soil, slope, and sprinkler type. Soil moisture levels are tracked via daily evapotranspiration values to deliver the right amount of water when it is needed. HydroPoint Data Systems. 800.362.8774.
www.hydropoint.com.
Courtesy Steps by Design
Sculpted Stairs
Low-profile geometric and architectural patterns are carved into stair treads milled from a variety of wood species. Treads are 1 1/32 inches
Courtesy Deckorators
thick and come in a variety of lengths and runs. Steps by Design. 651.210.7837.
www.stepsbydesign.com.
See Through
Scenic series glass deck rail balusters, made of 5/16-inch tempered glass, are designed with a universal stair angle that
Courtesy TimberTech
allows them to be installed on deck stair rails without the need for customizing. The 4-inch-wide glass balusters have safety edges and come in clear view, dusk view, and autumn view tints. Deckorators. 800.322.5724.
www.deckorators.com.Winter White
Made from a patented blend of plastic resins and wood flour, the Whitesand Ornamental railing system provides a soft-white deck railing in a pure composite material without any capstock. The railing features the maker's bread-loaf shaped top rail. A variety of accessories and baluster styles, including the new Ornamental spindle in a Colonial style, are available. TimberTech. 800.307.7780. www.timbertech.com.
Unique Views
Courtesy Unique Railing
Customizable railings feature panels sculpted and carved from a treated composite material in a variety of designs, including Windswept, shown here. The one-piece rails come in heights of 36, 42, and 48 inches and lengths from 4 to 8 feet in 6-inch increments. Top and bottom rails are available in several woods and composite products. Custom designs are available. Unique Railing. 866.695.5689.
www.uniquerailing.com.Outdoor Sports
Courtesy Rhino Sports
The Rhino Backyard Sports Center combines hoops, nets, fences, goal systems, and lights to allow basketball, racquetball, tennis, volleyball, and more to be played on one court. The sports center is based on an interlocking flooring system that allows for drainage and provides traction. The manufacturer also designs and installs batting cages and putting greens. Rhino Sports. 480.315.9210.
www.rhinocourts.com.