Universal Forest Products : Warranty For Deckorators Vault, Frontier Decking Now Covers Water and Ground Contact

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - August 29, 2017-Deckorators®, a leading brand of Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), is making a big splash with new warranty coverage for two of its composite decking lines. The warranty for Vault and Frontier decking has been expanded to include water and ground contact - making Deckorators one of the only brands in the industry to stand behind installations in, or in contact with, water or ground.

Featuring patented Eovations technology that allows virtually no water rel='noopener noreferrer' absorption, Deckorators Vault and Frontier decking are now backed by an industry-leading 25-year structural, 25-year stain-and-fade and 25-year removal-and-replacement limited warranty that states the boards 'may be installed in contact with the ground or submersion in water.' Coverage applies to both fresh and saltwater contact.

The enhanced warranty gives contractors and DIYers the peace of mind to use Vault and Frontier on a wide variety of projects that call for attractive looks and long-lasting performance. Besides traditional decks and porches, Vault and Frontier are ideal for structures that come into contact with water or the ground including:

• Areas around pools and hot tubs
• Docks
• Floating platforms
• Ground-level decks
• Pathways

Made with polypropylene and mineral filler in the exclusive Eovations process, Vault and Frontier decking absorb virtually no moisture because they contain no organic material. Decking with Eovations technology significantly outperformed leading competitive wood-plastic composite decking in recent water absorption testing.

'We believe in the technology behind Deckorators Vault and Frontier decking, and we're excited to pass along that confidence to our dealer and contractor partners,' said Chris Camfferman, category marketing director for Deckorators. 'Expanded warranty coverage is another way our boards with Eovations technology stand out in a crowded decking space.'

Eovations technology makes Vault and Frontier decking not only water-resistant, but also strong, lightweight and stable. In the Eovations process, the polymer-mineral blend is extruded and stretched. The result is a fibrous, 7/8 inch by 5½ inch composite board that looks and works like wood. At the same time, each board is:

• 35 percent lighter than most wood-plastic composite decking and similar in weight to PVC for easier handling on the job site.
• Twice as strong as PVC decking in terms of stiffness-to-weight ratio for superior durability.
• Extremely stable with the lowest thermal expansion/contraction of any thermoplastic deck board.

Vault and Frontier boards are capped with polypropylene to create a surface that is stain-, fade- and scratch-resistant for ultra low-maintenance performance.

Vault is available in three beautiful color options with natural wood tone variegation: Mesquite (brown), Hickory (light brown) and Dusk (gray). Frontier features three traditional colors with embossing that delivers the classic look of painted wood: Frontier Woodland (brown), Prairie (light brown/cedar) and Ridgeway (gray).

Each line comes in 12-, 16- and 20-foot solid and slotted-edge profiles, as well as fascia, and works seamlessly with the Deckorators Dexerdry® weatherproofing system for decks.

Deckorators is the leading brand in composite decking, railings, rel='noopener noreferrer' balusters, post caps and other products. For more information, visit www.deckorators.com or call (800) 332-5724.

About Deckorators
Deckorators, the first name in deck 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 deck railing accessory products. Its approach to developing exciting and distinct deck products allows both DIYers and builders the opportunity to express personal creativity on their deck, as they rel='noopener noreferrer' do in their homes.

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

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Press contact:
Chris Camfferman
Director of Category Marketing - Outdoor Living, Home and Décor
616-365-1554
616-304-9400
ccamfferman@ufpi.com

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

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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