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New, Wider Batten

New to CMI's line of MiraTEC treated exterior composite trim is 2" wide batten with a ledar texture on one side and a smooth, contentporary finish on the other.

and a range of custom tints.

The acrylic/oil formula delivers reliable adhesion, easy application. and cleanup with soap and water.

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Baluster Options

Railing Dynamics has added three new baluster options to its line of Novaline railing.

The new balusters have been modi- for LEED points.

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Composite Railings

A composite railing kit is now available for MoistureShield dccking by A.E.R.T.

The l6' lon_e product is available in 114 and -5l4 thicknesses. Both are factory-primed on all fbur sides with a low-VOC primer that contains a mildewcide.

Green building certification from Scientific Certification Systems is another plus.

- Call (800) 405-2233 or t,isit

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Deck Stain

Sikkens' Rubbol Solid DEK is an opaque, solid-color stain for new, weathcred, and previously coated exterior wood surfaces.

The product is available in a highhiding pure white, thrce tint bases, fied with stronger, structural aluminum and are availablc in square, belly, glass, or 314" round iron profiles.

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Greener Concrete

Green concrete rnix from Quikrete contains 50% recycled material.

Each kit contains all comoonents needed for a 6-ft. section. inciuding a 4'x4' post. a 6' top and bottom riil. and l4 balusters.

Two Rainfbrest Collection colors are offbred: terracotta and desert sand.

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Deck Clips With Lift

Mantis Deck Clips from Universal Fastener Outsourcing simplify cleck installations and eliminate the need

Composed of recycled aggregate and f1y ash, the product is suitable fbr general concrete work and qualifies for visible fasteners-even on first and last boards. The clips elevate deck boards above joists so boards dry out and d6n't rot. Each carton contains 90 powder-coated steel clips, five starter clips, five finish clips' and all fasteners needed.

- Call (800) 352-0028 or visit www.9l l'nails.com

Soortv Mouldinqs

'Hand-6arved mouldingi in alder. maple and cherry are new from Braided Accents.

Constructed of anodized aircraft-grade aluminum, the tool is designed to straighten even the toughesthardwoods. It can alio accommodate a variety of joist sizes and has a self-locking cam design for hands-free holding power.

- Calt (866) 427-2547 or visit www.ipeclip.com

The Look of Cedar Fencing

Woodland Select vinyl fencing fromXroy Building Products mimics the look of weathered cedar.

Named Themed Millwork, the line includes chair rails, crowns, furniture parts, and corbels. Available themes depict golf, snow itiing, fly fishing, water fowl, pine cones, and more.

- Please call (866) 440-9663

Vinyl Fencing For A Lifetime

LifeTime fencing-contains no wood or plastic, but has at least 607o recycled content.

Rails, pickets and posts have the woodgrain pattern of cedar, but require no maintenance.

- Visit www.kroybP.com

Low-Profile Storage

Knaack's Weather Guard-low-profile side boxes combine a large storage space with maximum rear-window visibilility.

Manufactured by LifeTime Composites, the product,is composed of fly aih and urethane. It reportedly weighs 257iless than most wood-plastic composites' but can be worked like wood with standard tools and has earned a Class A fire rating.

- Visit www.ltlumber.com

Deck Board Straiqhtener

The Hardware Wrench frdm Ipe Clip Fastener Co. helps straighten bowed decking boards.

Constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum, the boxes have one-touch locks that deter against break-ins. Sizes range from 3.1 cu. ft. to 4.2 cu.ft.