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Over the years Deckorators has built a solid brand reputation by
offering innovation, durable deck railing accessories like
balusters and post caps. Now Deckorators has broadened its product
range to include CXT co-extruded composite deck railing kits and
aluminum deck railing kits. Showcased in the Deckorators booth at
the 2012 Builders' Show in Orlando, both Deckorators CXT Railing
System and Aluminum Railing System were highlighted using an
assortment of Deckorators brand balusters, including the new copper
colored round baluster, solar post caps and hardwood cap railing
and Duo Connectors...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by
Deckorators, the nation’s leading brand of deck balusters and
decorative railing accessories, has introduced another industry
first called VersaCaps™ — decorative post caps with nested inserts
that allow for a snug fit over the most common size deck and fence
posts. With new VersaCaps, post size is no longer a barrier when
choosing the right post cap for your project. VersaCaps come with
three inserts perfectly nested inside the base, making them
adaptable for virtually any post ranging from 3-1/2”x3-1/2” to
4-5/8”x4-5/8”. The true-fitting nested inserts take the
guesswork out of matching up...
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Friday, June 3, 2011 by
A graspable secondary handrail is an important component to
consider when planning a deck with stairs. So whether you're
constructing a residential composite deck, lumber deck or a deck
made from other decking material, you're typically required to
install a graspable secondary handrail on one side of the deck's
stair railing when there are four or more stair risers
present. Key Residential Stair Handrail Requirements (IRC -
International Residential Code) Stairways having four or more
risers, or rising more than 30 inches in height, whichever is less,
must have at least one grab rail....
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 by
Choosing the right hidden fastener for composite decking is pretty
simple, but it's important to choose a system that allows each deck
plank to expand and contract for varying weather cycles. Some of
the more popular hidden fasteners systems are made of UV resistant
plastic or metal. These hidden fasteners brands include the Equator
hidden fastener (made specifically for composite decking),
TigerClaw, Eb-Ty, Phantom and Lumber Loc.When installing Latitudes
slotted composite decking or other decking products that have a
5/32” groove, the patented Equator hidden fastener accommodates for
the...
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Friday, March 4, 2011 by
Great deck railing ideas start with Deckorators! Deck building
season is here and style calls for a look that enhances at a
glance. Deck railing and deck railing accessories dial up the
visual interest, whether designed-in or retrofitted. Deckorators
offers decorative and functional metal deck railing systems and
accessories to make your deck stand out from the crowd.Put the
sizzle on your composite lumber deck or treated wood deck with
signature metal balusters in an array of colors and styles.
Decorative glass balusters let the view come through. Solar post
caps accentuate and illuminate....
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Friday, January 14, 2011 by
Deckorators, the originator of the round aluminum baluster, has
designed and launched the Duo Connector™, a patent-pending baluster
connector that broadens the deck baluster / infill category for
deck railing.Arched Duo Connector allows deck builders to create
distinct infill designs using existing Deckorators Classic round
deck balusters. Square Duo Connector allows you to create a unique
modern infill design using Estate square aluminum balusters. Duo
Connector installs easily into both the Deckorators 2x4
code-compliant aluminum railing, as well as on wood and composite
deck railing....
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by
Create the look of your dream deck in minutes with the latest deck
design tool.The sky’s the limit with this new Deck Visualizer deck
design software. The Deck Visualizer lets you explore your
imagination by selecting from hundreds of decking and railing
combinations, designed with two industry-leading brands in mind:
Deckorators and Latitudes. Deck Visualizer deck design
software lets your imagination take over. Simply select a deck
scene, then begin to drag and drop (or click) endless combinations
of decking and railing products to create your custom deck design.
Along the way to your...
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Thursday, July 1, 2010 by
Before you snap a single chalk line, make sure you've got the right
type of chalk for the application. High permanence chalk lines will
most likely discolor a composite deck or lumber deck surface, so I
recommend using only dust off marking chalk (Irwin brand - purple
is recommended by many deck builders). Never use permanent chalk to
snap a line where you'll eventually be walking or where it will be
viewable. If you accidentally snap a chalk line with a bright color
or with a permanent chalk, immediately scrub the area with soap and
hot water to help remove the stain. For stubborn chalk...
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by
Universal Consumer Products, a subsidiary of Universal Forest
Products, Inc. and maker of Latitudes Composite Decking and
Railing, announces that professional golfer Matt Richardson will be
sponsored by the company and will promote its Latitudes brand
during the 2010 U.S. Open golf tournament.A native of the United
Kingdom, Matt Richardson qualified for the U.S. Open by shooting a
67 at the MetroWest Golf Club local qualifier in Orlando, Fla., on
May 10. He followed up by shooting a 68, 69 in a 36-hole sectional
qualifier at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Ore., on
June 7....
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 by
There are many brands of wood plastic composite decking on the
market, and in my opinion, only a few should be considered "high
quality". The best composite decking brands share three common
traits:Made using finely ground wood flour that has very consistent
particle size which mixes very well with other ingredients. Many
composites use very large wood particles which create the rough
surface and voids or open areas in the product which allow dirt and
debris to collect. These open areas may allow the decay to
start and to attack the wood. Superior raw material Top quality
composite decking...
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Thursday, May 6, 2010 by
Making your home the hub for fun and entertainment can be as
easy as creating the space and inviting folks in. But it’s
important to make sure your outdoor living spaces are as safe as
they are fun. If you already have a deck, give it a thorough spring
checkup. See if you have any loose railings or balusters, and
inspect the structure of your deck for rotting wood, corroded or
loose fasteners and any mold and mildew.If you find that your deck
needs repairs, consider updating it with new composite decking and
railing. Latitudes, a leading composite decking brand, offers
several unique decking...
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Friday, April 2, 2010 by
This week we launched two photos contests—one for Latitudes
composite decking product line and the other for Deckorators deck
railing and railing accessories. If you’re a deck builder or
homeowner looking to create that outdoor living masterpiece, be
sure to take pictures of your deck project and enter to win. After
entering your deck project in the contest, let your friends and
family know about your entry so they can vote and get you noticed
by the judges.Deckorators Best Deck contest offers a grand prize of
$500 in the form of a prepaid credit card and runs through June
30th, 2010. The...
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 by
I’m often asked, “How much does composite decking weigh compared to
pressure treated lumber decking?” On average, composite decking
weighs 1.5X or 65% more per board than pressure treated deck
boards. Composite decking weight will vary per brand, but with
Latitudes brand composite decking you can use the chart below as a
guide:Latitudes Intrepid™ Composite Decking weighs approximately
2.64 lbs/ft. Composite board length: 12' = 31.7 lbsComposite
board length: 16' = 42.2 lbsComposite boardslength: 20' = 52.8
lbsLatitudes slotted (grooved) composite decking will weigh
slightly less than 2.64...
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 by
There are several composite decking options on the market, so it
can be overwhelming choosing the right one for your home. Your
local building material dealer or builder can help recommended a
composite deck product, but ultimately it's up to you as the
homeowner to select the best composite decking for your taste and
outdoor living area.Lumber and building material dealers typically
carry a variety of top composite decking brands from various
manufacturers. Each brand will have differences in appearance and
composition (wood to plastic ratio, high-density plastic,
low-density plastic,...
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by
With many brands of synthetic decking on the market, few stand out
as being ultra-low maintenance. You may ask yourself, what is ultra
low maintenance? Well, in my opinion, ultra-low maintenance decking
is a deck board that withstands staining and fading that can occur
on standard wood plastic composite decking. It should also require
only periodic cleaning with soap and water. Latitudes Capricorn® is
a great example of ultra-low maintenance composite decking.
Inspired by Nature. Perfected by Latitudes. Capricorn
decking uses advanced co-extrusion technology for a surface that
not only is...
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Friday, February 12, 2010 by
When thinking of deck renovations, sometimes the best thing to do
is go simple. You can focus on the type of wood for decking or deck
accessories, but small changes can make a big impact.Latitudes, a
leading composite decking brand, and Deckorators, the leader in
deck railing accessories, both have options for glass deck baluster
infills. A graceful alternative to the traditional wood or metal
baluster, glass shouts elegance while bringing you closer to
nature.Using glass balusters for your deck railing will provide you
with an unobstructed view from your deck. No longer will those old
wooden...
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by
Composite decking is a great alternative to wood decking. And
because synthetic decks are made with wood plastic composite
material, you need to take precaution when clearing off snow and
ice during the winter season. Here are three key tips for cleaning
off snow and ice from your Latitudes composite deck: Shovel all
loose snow off with a plastic shovel. Shovel parallel with the
grain. Make sure there is NOT a metal blade at the end of the
shovel as it could scratch the surface. After the snow is gone,
spread rock salt or calcium chloride over the deck surface and wait
for the ice to melt;...
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Thursday, May 21, 2009 by
On May 13, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued
a recall of 48 million linear feet of composite lumber decking made
by Louisiana Pacific Corporation (LP). The recall includes
composite decking and railing made for the following brands: ABTCo,
LP WeatherBest and Veranda. The affected composite wood
decking was sold under the Veranda name at The Home Depot stores
only in the following Western states, from January 2005 to August
2008: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY, and TX
(El Paso markets). IMPORTANTToday Veranda composite decking
and railing is made by...
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