12 Handy Deck-Building Products
- Matt Weber
- 5 hours ago
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Deckorators Altitude Fire-Resistant Decking
Deckorators’ first fire-resistant composite decking line, Altitude decking, combines protection with lasting style and performance—delivering outdoor spaces that are as secure, inspiring, and enduring as they are beautiful. Launching in the western US market (Colorado and California) in early 2026, Altitude features a fire-resistant core, has a Class B flame spread rating, and is ASTM E84 Standard Compliant. The new boards will be available in three timeless colors and sizes.
FrogTape Pro Grade Deck and Joist Flashing Tape
Building a deck? Don’t forget the flashing tape! All-weather, high-performance FrogTape Pro Grade Deck and Joist Flashing Tape is ideal for waterproofing deck joists, stair stringers, posts and ledger boards with a crucial layer of protection. This linerless deck-joist flashing tape combines ShurGRIP high-performance solventless acrylic adhesive with a conformable film backing that easily bends around edges, corners and other building transitions. The tape seals around nails and fasteners for all-weather performance, even in cold and damp environments. FrogTape Pro Grade Deck and Joist Tape is engineered using exclusive UV curing technology. It does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and won't react with caulking and sealants, ensuring durable bonds after installation.
Yellawood Protector Stain/Sealer
YellaWood offers its Protector semi-transparent stain and wood deck sealer. These professional-grade, acrylic-oil hybrid wood stains and sealers are water repellent and provide excellent protection for all outdoor projects like decks, fences or outdoor furniture. In accelerated weather-test exposure to UV light, condensation and high temperatures, YellaWood Protector brand stains demonstrated color fastness and coating durability equal or superior to the leading competitor’s tested products.
Trex Select SunComfortable Decking
Trex adds to its popular Trex Select decking collection with the industry’s first mid-priced composite boards to feature heat-mitigation. Made with Trex’s proprietary SunComfortable technology, Select boards are engineered to reflect the sun and keep the surface cooler than other composites. Boards come in 12-, 16- and 20-foot lengths and accommodate Trex Hideaway Hidden Fasteners for a smooth, unfettered finish. New lighter hues feature a refined grain, subtle streaking, and a low-sheen finish for a natural wood look.
DeckPRO Deck Post Protection
DeckPRO from Postsaver is a heavy-duty deck post protector that includes
a 40-year limited lifetime warranty. Wooden posts rot and fail at ground level, where moisture, air and fungi thrive and attack the timber. DeckPRO’s dual-layer protection creates a total seal at this vulnerable point, forming a permanent barrier that prevents decay and locks in vital preservatives. When heated, the inner layer activates a complex blend of thermoplastic sealants that bond directly to the timber. This creates a permanent air
and water-tight seal. The tough outer barrier heat-shrinks tightly around the post, forming a durable shield. Even if the timber naturally cracks or moves over time, the outer barrier continues to protect, stopping decay before it starts. Using DeckPRO with ground contact pressure-treated lumber activates the market-leading post-replacement warranty and ensures the posts will last.
Hardwood Wrench Jr.
The patented Hardwood Wrench Jr. from Deckwise is probably the handiest board straightener ever created. It is a lightweight, budget-friendly installation tool for bending unruly deck boards, including hardwoods, thermal wood, pressure-treated and composites. Use it when fastening edge-groove clips or when top-down face screwing on either wood or metal joists. Its universal versatility easily adjusts to fit 1-1/2- to 3-in. wide joists and utilizes a cam-lever action that pushes up to 1,100 lbs. of force. This rapidly increases on-site deck installations with more efficiency over typical pry bars or chisels. The advanced technology utilizes a rotating, locking cam coupled with an elongated dog leg, which
stabilizes and locks this tool into place for hands-free board fastening.
Underdeck Shield
UnderDeck Shield is an affordable, universally adaptable solution for drainage control beneath a deck. The lightweight interlocking panels are thermoformed and precisely trimmed for consistency and uniformity. The panels include a built-in slope that ensures water flows away from the house foundation. The panels cover the structural joists to protect the framing and extend the life of the deck.
Yellawood Deck Accents
The little details are a big deal in a better backyard, and Yellawood offers a number of pressure-treated deck accents. YellaWood brand moulded handrails give a professional, finished look. Personalize your deck or porch with turned spindle options or one of several baluster styles. Take the guesswork out of deck stairs with pre-cut step stringers and treads that are cut to size and ready to install. Yellawood also offers pressure-treated wood lattice, trim strips and post caps.
Deck2wall Spacers
The deck-ledger connection is notoriously susceptible to rot, which can dangerously affect the stability and support of the deck. Deck2wall Spacers help prevent rot from occurring by separating the ledger from the supporting structure, providing a path for water and debris to flow harmlessly through the assembly, while promoting circulation and drying. Stacked washers have often been used as spacers over lag bolts, but Deck2wall Spacers have attachment holes to keep them in perfect alignment for faster and easier installation. They offer more bearing surface than washers for better load distribution, and the plastic spacers are non-corrosive. Plus, the one-piece design and installation method provide superior waterproofing.
Made in the USA and available in two sizes, Deck2wall Spacers are injection-molded, fiberglass-reinforced poly-propylene. The original Model D2W58 is 5/8-in. thick with a 2-1/2-in. diameter and a 11/16-in. bolt hole (use # 6-8 corrosion resistant screws in attachment holes).
Ipe Clip Extreme Fastener Systems
For a deck surface with a clean, fastener-free appearance, Deckwise offers the Ipe Clip Extreme Fastener Systems. Available in three colors for use with air-dried hardwood, composite or PVC decking, the Ipe Clip Extreme fasteners automatically space deck boards at 3/32-inch. Manufactured from polypropylene with a stainless steel black oxide insert, the Ipe Clips allow for expansion of width for air-dried hardwoods and allow movement of length with composite/PVC decking. The unique design of the Ipe Clip allows for more tolerance in a grooved side profile while increasing the hold-down area. The clips are UV resistant and are backed with a limited lifetime warranty. Ipe Clips are also available for different gap sizes, and the ThermoClip is specially designed for thermally modified wood decking.
Prowood TruFrame Joist
The new TrueFrame Joist from ProWood is the first product of its kind in the new enhanced treated lumber category. Previously available in Colorado, TrueFrame Joist is now
available across Great Lakes and Midwest States. The joist is built for the demanding professional builder to deliver consistently straight, stable performance, helping reduce jobsite variability and achieve predictable results build after build. Each TrueFrame Joist is manufactured from # 1 grade Southern Yellow Pine, infused with proprietary next-generation stabilizer additive, kiln-dried after treatment (KDAT) for improved stability and easier handling, and factory-planed to within 1/16 inch for flat edges and consistent sizing. The TrueFrame Joist is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, manufactured to meet UC4A Ground Contact standards, and color-infused for lasting beauty with no staining or sealing required at installation. It is available in nominal 2x8-, 2x10-, and 2x12-inch lengths of 12, 14, 16, and 20 feet (actual sizes: 1-1/2x7, 1-1/2x9, and 1-1/2x11 inches).
BuzzCaps
BuzzCaps provide ambient lighting, a decorative touch, and insect repellence to the outdoor space. Compatible with either 4- or 5-inch posts, BuzzCaps instantly convert any deck or fence post into a sturdy torch holder. Fill your torches with your preferred citronella fuel to create warm evening atmosphere and repel mosquitoes. With the easy “click-on” installation, simply press the BuzzCap onto standard deck or fence posts- No screws, drilling or measuring required. BuzzCaps are precision-engineered to stay put with no wobbling, tilting or safety worries. They are made from tough, weather-resistant materials that hold up against sun, rain and changing temperatures. Each BuzzCap includes a 4-inch adapter, one torch with wick and snuffer.
SIDE NOTE
Deckorators Acquires MoistureShield Decking
Deckorators, a leading brand in the outdoor living industry and a division of UFP Industries, has acquired the remaining operating assets for MoistureShield decking, a respected brand in the decking and outdoor living market.
“This acquisition allows us to support customers more effectively today while
creating the runway we need to expand our product mix and grow the Deckorators brand over the long term,” says Landon Tarvin, President of UFP Retail Solutions, which includes the Deckorators brand in its portfolio.
The purchase includes the acquisition of manufacturing assets, certain product brands, and proprietary CoolDeck composite decking technology— which is designed to reduce heat absorption compared to standard composite decking— previously operated by Oldcastle APG.
The newest color for Decorators’ Venture decking line, Shoreline, is a lighter tone inspired by coastal environments
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