New composite decking will be featured at International Builders’ Show® (IBS)Deckorators® Announces Availability of VoyageTM Slip-Resistant Decking

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 6, 2019 – Deckorators®, a leading brand of Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), announces the availability of Deckorators VoyageTM composite decking. The slip-resistant decking is now available to deck builders through the Deckorators distribution network.

Like other members of the Deckorators EovationsTM decking family, Voyage composite decking is 35 percent lighter than most wood-plastic decking, twice as strong as PVC decking, absorbs virtually no moisture, and offers the industry’s lowest thermal expansion/contraction. It is backed by an industry-leading 25-year structural, 25-year stain-and-fade and 25-year removal-and-replacement limited deck warranty as well as coverage for water and ground contact.

Adding to the benefits of EovationsTM technology, Deckorators Voyage composite decking features unique textured embossing for 34 percent or greater surface traction than other leading brands of composite decking, plus the bold look of vertical grain variegation and four trend-forward color options: Sierra (dark gray), Tundra (gray), Costa (golden brown), and Mesa (red brown).

Voyage Mesa with InvisiRail Glass Panels

Voyage Going to IBS Trade Show

Builders can see and experience the slip-resistant decking technology of Deckorators Voyage at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), Feb. 19 – 21 in Las Vegas — the largest annual light construction trade show in the world.

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Voyage Mesa will be installed on the ProTradeCraft Demonstration Home during a live demo in the Professional Builder® Show Village. Deckorators ALXTM Contemporary aluminum railing in Brushed Titanium will be added to the deck on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

“At Deckorators, we believe strongly in Voyage and the spectrum of benefits it offers deck builders and their clients,” said Chris Camfferman, managing director, marketing for Deckorators. “We’re excited to give IBS attendees the opportunity to not only learn about the product, but also see how it works in a real jobsite environment.”  

Voyage Costa decking will also be highlighted in the National Nail Corp. booth (N963). National Nail Corp. is the maker of CAMO® fasteners, which are among the compatible fasteners for Voyage decking.

Boards Offer Tested Traction

First introduced to the industry at DeckExpo 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland, Deckorators Voyage composite decking comes with innovative textured embossing that offers homeowners the enhanced safety of superior traction underfoot in both dry and wet conditions.

Voyage is proven to provide more grip on the deck surface than other leading brands of composite decking. Voyage slip-resistant decking was tested against other leading capped composite deck boards in wet conditions by an independent third-party lab under the AS/NZS 4586-2013 standard. The deck boards were tested on Sept. 24-25, 2018.

Vertical grain streaking gives Voyage — an ultra-low maintenance composite — the premium appearance of the highest-quality wood. Voyage comes in four beautiful colors that are the most popular in outdoor living spaces among homeowners.

The Voyage composite decking line is available in 12-, 16- and 20-foot solid and slotted-edge profiles, as well as 12-foot fascia. It is capped with durable polypropylene to create a surface that is stain-, fade- and scratch-resistant.

For more information, visit www.deckorators.com/voyage or call (800) 332-5724. To learn more about the Deckorators Certified Pro contractor program, visit https://pro.deckorators.com.

About Deckorators

Deckorators, the first name in decking, railing and accessories and the originator of the round aluminum baluster, is a brand of Universal Consumer Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Forest Products, Inc. Deckorators started the low-maintenance aluminum balusters category with the Classic Series and has since led the industry with many new and innovative decking and railing products. Its approach to developing exciting and distinct products allows both DIYers and builders to bring the personal creativity of interior design to outdoor living.

To learn more about Deckorators decking and railing accessories, visit www.deckorators.com or call 800-332-5724.

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. (NASDAQ: UFPI)

Universal Forest Products, Inc. is a holding company that provides capital, management and administrative resources to subsidiaries that supply wood, wood composite and other products to three robust markets: retail, construction and industrial. Founded in 1955, the Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more about Universal Forest Products, go to www.ufpi.com.

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