Feeney Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality architectural products, has released the next generation of its DesignRail® LED Rail Lighting Kit. The updated lighting solution simplifies installation and delivers added versatility, while also offering a longer product warranty.
Dr. Kevin Archer, Director of Research and Development for Viance, was elected President of the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) at the AWPA's 118th Annual Meeting, held in Charleston, SC May 15-17, 2022.
3 Ways You Can Do Your Part To Promote Safe Outdoor Living (And Potentially Expand Sales) With summertime just around the corner, May’s warm weather invites homeowners around the country to start spending extended time outside on their decks. May is national Deck Safety Month® and represents a perfect opportunity for dealers to do their part to promote safe outdoor living while potentially increasing deck sales.
The Deck Specialist Symposium is setting up to be even bigger and better than last year. The virtual, two-day event, scheduled for July 13-14, brings the decking industry together to learn the latest from industry experts and to be introduced to the latest products and trends, while networking with fellow industry professionals.
Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, is expanding on the impeccable pedigree of its premium Transcend decking line with the introduction of Trex Transcend® Lineage™. This new generation product heralds what’s next in outdoor living with refined aesthetics, trend-forward colors and enhanced performance features.
The AXIS™ Structural Wood Screw is the next step in fastener design. Every facet has been evaluated and improved (patents pending). Our extra sharp Fast Start Tip saves you time onsite and the Twin Blades outperform the competitor’s knurls. The Turbine Ribs ensure an incredibly clean finish. Its cup shaped, countersinking head, provides unparalleled holding power and less risk of splitting the wood.
MoistureShield, a division of Oldcastle APG®, a CRH Company, today announced the launch of MoistureShield Joist Tape, a protective adhesive designed to increase deck lifespans by protecting their substructures from the elements. The patented acrylic adhesive and woven cloth substrate forms a tight seal over joists and deck screws to prevent moisture infiltration, enhancing the longevity of any deck frame and adding up to ten years* to the life of wood and metal-framed decks.
The wood treating industry has developed a website at www.TWWDisposal.org to assist Californians and businesses in properly disposing TWW. Detailed information on the following topics for TWW generators can be reviewed on the website.
Since we’re 100% privately held and are fortunate to have strong support from the LBM community, we’re able to do what we want. As it happens, what we want is to help you and other members of the LBM community build your business, your sales, and your brand. That’s what’s “Behind the LBM 100,” and everything else we do. As my friend Michael Beaudry, Executive VP of NADRA likes to say, “It’s about doing the right things for the right reasons, and having fun doing them.”
Contractors working with treated wood, have a new online resource that will help you stay in compliance with state regulations. The online resource tools are attached and can be found at www.twwdisposal.org.
