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Maximo Named One of the Best Products of 2025
Maximo Thermo Ayous has been recognized among Golden State Lumber’s Best New Products of 2025.
Maximo Named One of the Best Products of 2025
Maximo Thermo Ayous has been recognized among Golden State Lumber’s Best New Products of 2025.
Trex Adds Two Colors to its Enhance Decking Line
Pebble Beach is a weathered coastal gray, and Golden Hour, a warm sunlit tone, blending natural wood looks with heat-mitigating performance.
Mbrico Opens Submissions for 2025 Excellence Awards
Mbrico’s 2025 Excellence Awards recognize projects built with its patented tile deck systems. Entries are due February 6, with winners announced at IBS.
NADRA Honors its Newest National Deck Winners
The North American Deck and Railing Association celebrated its 2025 National+ Deck Competition winners in Clearwater Beach, FL., highlighting record participation, rising design standards, and award-winning innovation.
Deck Specialist - January/February 2026
January/February 2026 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.
Deck Specialist November/December 2025
November/December 2025 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.
Deck Specialist September/October 2025 Issue
September/October 2025 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.
Deck Specialist July/August 2025
July/August 2025 issue of Deck Specialist, a trade magazine for outdoor living professionals.
Andy Henley & Mike Mitchell Excited About Deck Expo
Deck Specialist columnists Andy Henley and Mike Mitchell look forward to the upcoming Deck Expo show in Las Vegas
Builder Dan Pettit on Craft, Design & Community
Minnesota deck builder Dan Pettit shares how storytelling, precision, and collaboration fuel his high-end outdoor living projects—and how he’s connecting with pros nationwide through passion and craftsmanship.
Deck Specialist Launches New Podcast
Vanilla Ice kicks off the Deck Specialist podcast with a look into his second career as a luxury builder.
DSI’S New Aluminum Post Wraps
Digger Specialties Inc. introduces Westbury aluminum post wraps, offering durable, low-maintenance upgrades for decks and porches with premium finishes and easy installation.
Trex Launches New Ignition-Resistant PVC Decking
Trex Refuge decking resists ignition and slows flame spread for installation in fire-prone and Wildland-Urban Interface-protected (WUI) areas.
Milwaukee Redesigned Hex Hydraulic Driver
It reportedly delivers 50% quieter operation with smoother driving and 3x less vibration compared to standard impact drivers.
A Step Above
A lightweight and compact fiberglass step ladder built for residential trades professionals.
Simpson Strong-Tie Opens New Tennessee Plant
Simpson Strong-Tie marked the grand opening of its newest manufacturing plant in Gallatin, Tn.
PrimeSource Adds Gate, Fence Hardware Brand to Portfolio
PrimeSource Brands has acquired Advantage Industries, which specializes in innovative fence and gate hardware systems, including self-closing hinges, pool safety hardware, and a range of hardware accessories.
Trex Names Andy Rose to its Board of Directors
Rose will serve on the Audit and the Compensation Committees of the board. Following his appointment, the board will include 10 directors, nine of whom are independent.
Excel Custom Decks Adds Pool Deck Services
Excel Custom Decks has expanded its premium pool deck construction services to homeowners throughout Madison, WI.
Wahoo Building Products Quiets its Aluminum Decking
This upgrade reduces the noise often associated with walking on aluminum decking, offering a more comfortable and quiet outdoor experience for residential, marine, and multifamily spaces.
SiteOne Acquires Hardscape Distributor French Broad Stone
The acquisition expands SiteOne’s presence in North Carolina.
SPAX ProTrim Screw Wins 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Award
SPAX's PowerTrim Finishing Trim Screw is a winner in the 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) in the category of Fasteners–Screws, Wood.
Modular Glass Decking
Plan modular glass deck panels with proper load ratings, code compliance, sealing, and maintenance for a safe, stunning outdoor living space.