AZEK Building Products Introduces New Deck Rail Lighting Options

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products introduces new outdoor lighting options to its AZEK^® Rail product line so the entertaining and after hours relaxation doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down. The new AZEK Rail Lighting products include two styles of Lighted Post Caps and Under Top Rail Lighting. And, for an even more dramatic effect, the AZEK Under Rail Lighting can be used in conjunction with the AZEK Lighted Post Caps.

AZEK Lighted Post Caps include the Villa^™ Cap, available in White and Black, and the Island Cap, available in White, Black, Brownstone and Kona^® (a rich, dark brown shade). Both caps include multiple LEDs to provide ambient lighting, fit all AZEK 5X5 Rail Post sleeves, and complement existing post caps. The Villa Cap includes frosted lenses on all sides to provide greater visual aesthetics.

AZEK Under Top Rail Lighting, a sleek lighting option that tucks neatly under the top rail, is designed to work with AZEK Premier and Trademark Railings. The patent pending lighting system requires no extra fasteners and is virtually hidden from view. The LED lighting strips, which can be cut to fit any length of railing, fit into a semi-rigid extrusion and then press easily between the top rail retainer and top rail. Available in kits to fit six and eight ft. rail sections, AZEK Under Top Rail Lighting provides continuous down lighting without visually distracting hot spots. This unique design was developed after careful research to determine the proper hue, amount, and direction of lighting to create the best atmosphere after dark on an AZEK Deck.

The AZEK Under Top Rail Lighting and Lighted Post Caps are powered by 12 Volt DC power. AZEK Power Packs, with either a 35Watt or 200Watt transformer, are sold separately and contain all the components needed to easily install the AZEK Rail Lighting products.

About AZEK Building Products:

With more than 25 years of cellular pvc manufacturing experience, AZEK Building Products makes and markets premium, low maintenance exterior building products under the AZEK Brand such as AZEK Deck, the leading brand of ultra low-maintenance decking, and AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim. Other AZEK products include AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, and AZEK Rail. All of these products offer tangible benefits as an ideal wood replacement product for a myriad of outdoor uses. For more information about AZEK Building Products, call 1-877-ASK-AZEK (275-2935) or visit the AZEK website at www.azek.com.

AZEK Building Products Teams Up with Vandermeer Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products today announced that Vandermeer Forest Products is its newest distribution partner in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii. Based in Lynnwood, WA, Vandermeer Forest Products will supply the full line of AZEK® products to its dealer network. AZEK Building Products is dedicated to manufacturing premium, low-maintenance exterior building products including AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim; AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Deck, the leading brand of ultra low-maintenance decking; AZEK Porch, AZEK Rail and the new AZEK VAST® Paver line. All AZEK products offer contractors and homeowners great looks with the assurance of building code listings and warranties.

“The AZEK product line is a perfect fit that meshes well with Vandermeer’s product profile,” said Burch Baylor, VP Sales, Vandermeer Forest Products. “AZEK represents a dynamic cutting edge industry leader in terms of product development, quality and performance with exceptional brand architecture.” He noted that AZEK’s popular brands of decking and trim will add even more value to their diverse mix of products. “Homeowners in the Pacific Northwest endure severe weather extremes and with AZEK’s durability and low-maintenance, we’ll be able to offer the very best in exterior products through our network of dealers,” said Baylor.

According to Jim Gross, VP Sales, AZEK Building Products, this has been a year of innovation for the company, with more than a dozen new products in the trim, moulding, decking and railing categories. “We are very excited to have a strong distribution partner in the Pacific Northwest and look forward to having Vandermeer Forest Products join us in achieving our sales goals,” he said. Gross added that both Capital Lumber Co. and OrePac still continue as AZEK distributors in the Pacific Northwest.

For more information about Vandermeer Forest Products, call 1-800-526-5205 or visit www. vandermeerfp.com. To learn more about AZEK Building Products call 1-877-ASK –AZEK (275-2935) or visit www.azek.com.

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AZEK® Building Products and VAST® Enterprises, LLC Establish Strategic Alliance

AZEK Has Made an Investment in VAST and Will Offer VAST Composite Masonry Products through the AZEK Distribution Channel

Scranton, PA and Minneapolis, MN – In an agreement signed on August 31, 2011, AZEK Building Products Inc., manufacturer of the leading brand of premium, low-maintenance, exterior building products, and VAST® Enterprises, LLC, the materials science research and manufacturing company that invented and patented Composite Masonry, have established a strategic alliance. The agreement, in which AZEK Building Products purchased an interest in VAST, makes the VAST brand available to AZEK’s extensive distribution network. AZEK and VAST will collaborate on sales and marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness among architects and contractors.

“Both companies manufacture highly engineered, low-maintenance, exterior products that offer exceptional performance and longevity,” said Eric Jungbluth, CEO of CPG International Inc., AZEK’s parent company. “VAST Composite Masonry products represent the future of alternative paver materials, a category with enormous growth potential.”
“This partnership elevates the VAST brand and brings it to a much larger audience of architects, project planners and contractors,” said Andy Vander Woude, LEED AP, CEO, VAST Enterprises, LLC. “AZEK has led the conversion from wood exterior trim and decking to cellular PVC, just as we are striving to establish composite pavers as a replacement for concrete and clay bricks in hardscapes.”
VAST Composite Masonry products — including landscape pavers, permeable pavers, roof pavers, and deck and patio resurfacing pavers — offer a superior value proposition. Manufactured with 95 percent post-consumer recycled rubber and plastics, they offer visual appeal, design flexibility, strength, and durability. VAST Composite Pavers feature an innovative grid system engineered to reduce installation time and effort. At one-third the weight of comparable concrete products, they are perfect for rooftop walkways, paths, patios, and decks.
Both AZEK Building Products and VAST Enterprises are committed to the future of green building materials. VAST product manufacturing to date has utilized material recycled from 285,000 scrap tires and 8.5 million plastic containers, diverting a total of more than five million pounds of rubber and plastics from U.S. landfills. The VAST manufacturing process also uses 95 percent less energy and produces 96 percent less in CO2 emissions than conventional pavers. VAST Composite Pavers contribute to more LEED credits than any other paver.
AZEK® Trim, AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Deck and AZEK Porch have received the NAHB Research Center’s “Green Approved” seal and are eligible to contribute points toward certification of a building under the National Green Building Standard™. CPG International also has a microsite to provide more details about the organization’s sustainability initiatives and position at http://www.CPGgreeninitiative.com.
For more information, visit AZEK Building Products’ website at www.azek.com. To learn more about VAST Enterprises, visit www.vastpavers.com.
About VAST Enterprises, LLC:
VAST applies its patented technology to transform recycled materials into a new resource for green building: composite masonry. VAST composite products — including landscape pavers, permeable pavers for stormwater management, roof pavers, and deck and patio resurfacing pavers — offer an engineered alternative to molded concrete and clay brick. VAST meets the most demanding requirements for aesthetics, durability, sustainability and installation efficiency. Award-winning VAST pavers deliver rich colors, superior slip resistance and unbeatable strength at one-third the weight of concrete pavers. VAST can contribute to more LEED® credits than any other paver. Today, every 5,000-square foot VAST landscape installation keeps 2,500 scrap automobile tires and 75,000 plastic containers out of U.S. landfills. Tomorrow? The Future is VAST. Learn more at vastpavers.com.
LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council.
About AZEK Building Products:
With more than 25 years of cellular pvc manufacturing experience, AZEK Building Products makes and markets premium, low maintenance exterior building products under the AZEK brand such as AZEK Deck, the leading brand of low-maintenance decking, and AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim. Other AZEK products include AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, and AZEK Rail. All of these products offer tangible benefits as an ideal wood replacement product for a myriad of outdoor uses. For more information about AZEK Building Products, call 1-877-ASK-AZEK (275-2935) or visit the AZEK website at www.azek.com.
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Media Contacts
AZEK: Maureen Murray, 973-993-1570, precise2@optonline.net
VAST: David Aquilina, 612-716-5628, davida@strategicstoryteller.com

AZEK Deck featured on TODAY Show!

AZEK Deck was prominently featured on TODAY, the widely popular NBC morning show on June 8th. Our AZEK mini deck built for the segment featured the Morado color from the Arbor Collection with Black AZEK Rail. The segment was hosted by home improvement guru Lou Manfredini, who highlighted AZEK Deck’s super low-maintenance, natural looks, stain resistance and installation benefits. This is AZEK Deck’s second appearance on TODAY and a great opportunity to show off a newer rich shade. By comparison, Lou also showed some wood deck stains, for homeowners who like to work hard to maintain their wood decks. Along with being a regular contributor to the Today Show, Lou hosts his own radio show called “Mr. Fix-It” on WGN Radio in Chicago and hosts a nationally syndicated TV show called HouseSmart.

Follow this link to watch the clip from the show.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41521818

AZEK Earns “Green Approved Product” Status Under NAHB National Green Building Standard™

Scranton, PA — The NAHB Research Center’s “Green Approved Product” seal of approval has been awarded to AZEK Building Products for its AZEK® Trim, AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Deck and AZEK Porch product lines. This means the products are eligible to earn points toward certification of a given project under the National Green Building Standard™.

The NAHB Research Center program was created to help bridge the gap between manufacturers who make sustainable products and builders, architects and designers who want to use them. It is awarded to manufacturers who provide third-party evidence that their products meet the criteria for use in buildings certified to the National Green Building Standard™.

“This program is an excellent way to guide architects and building products specifiers on which products can contribute to National Green Building Standard points,” said Jim Gross, VP Sales, AZEK Building Products. “We are pleased that AZEK products have demonstrated the durability and sustainability to be designated as Green Approved Products.”

The National Green Building Standard does not define criteria for certifying products as “green.” It simply indicates that the products are eligible for earning points under the National Green Building Standard toward green certification of a building. Specific products that have been approved by the program can be found at www.GreenApprovedProducts.org. Or, locate the Green Scoring Tool at www.nahbgreen.org.

AZEK solid pvc products are the ideal low-maintenance replacements for wood in trim, moulding, decking, porch and rail applications, with excellent moisture, rot and termite resistance. Easy to install, they save on long-term care, repair and replacement and are designed to last beautifully.

The NAHB Research Center Green Approved mark is not a representation, warranty, guarantee of product performance, or certification of code compliance. For these details and warranty information, consult AZEK directly or visit www.azek.com.

About AZEK Building Products: With more than 25 years of cellular pvc manufacturing experience, AZEK Building Products makes and markets premium, low maintenance exterior building products under the AZEK Brand such as AZEK Deck, the leader in low maintenance decking, and AZEK Trim, the #1 brand of low maintenance trim. Other AZEK products include AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, and AZEK Rail. All of these products offer tangible benefits as an ideal wood replacement product for a myriad of outdoor uses. For more information about AZEK Building Products, call 1-877-ASK-AZEK (275-2935) or visit the AZEK website at www.azek.com.

AZEK Building Products Teams Up with Hanley Wood University to Expand Outreach to Architects

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products today announced that the company will partner with Hanley Wood University to further expand its goals of continuing education to the architectural community. Hanley Wood, a leading publisher of building industry magazines, launched Hanley Wood University three years ago in response to architect demand for online learning opportunities. They currently offer more than 100 courses online.

In the second quarter of this year, AZEK Building Products will launch all three of its existing AIA accredited programs on Hanley Wood University. The first course is now being offered on on AZEK Deck at: http://hanleywooduniversity.com/learncenter.asp?page=303

“Our sales force does a great job of meeting with and training architects in the field,” said Jim Gross, VP -Sales, AZEK Building Products. “With Hanley Wood University, we can add even more depth to our continuing education program with easy to access courses online.” Gross says the online courses will increase the AZEK sales staff’s outreach efforts to architects, help identify new projects and introduce architects to new AZEK products that make designs more functional and beautiful.

The AZEK AIA courses work very simply: architects register with Hanley Wood University to take the courses online at www.hanleywooduniversity.com. The courses are hosted by Hanley Wood and consist of a PowerPoint presentation and an accompanying voice-over that presents the material to the student while they watch. At the conclusion of the presentation, Hanley Wood submits the course completion information to the AIA so that the architect receives credit. The architect also receives a certificate of completion for their files.

About AZEK Building Products:

With more than 25 years of cellular pvc manufacturing experience, AZEK Building Products makes and markets premium, low-maintenance exterior building products under the AZEK Brand such as AZEK Deck, the leading brand of low-maintenance decking, and AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim. Other AZEK products include AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, and AZEK Rail. All of these products offer tangible benefits as an ideal wood replacement product for a myriad of outdoor uses. For more information about AZEK Building Products, call 1-877-ASK-AZEK (275-2935) or visit the AZEK website at www.azek.com.

About Hanley Wood:

Hanley Wood is a leading business-to-business media company focused on the residential and commercial construction and design industries. Its diverse portfolio includes magazines, websites, e-newsletters, exhibitions and conferences, custom marketing and data services. Visit www.hanleywood.com.

AZEK Building Products Forms Distribution Partnership With Boise Cascade in California

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products today announced its partnership with Boise Cascade branches in Lathrop, Northern California and Riverside, Southern California which will provide full service distribution of all AZEK® product lines throughout the state. Boise Cascade is known for providing the highest quality building products through a nationwide building materials distribution network. AZEK Building Products is dedicated to manufacturing premium, low-maintenance exterior building products including AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim; AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Deck, the leading brand of low-maintenance decking; AZEK Porch; and AZEK Rail. All AZEK products offer contractors and homeowners the assurance of building code listings and warranties.

According to Stan Bell, President of Boise Cascade’s Building Materials Distribution Division, “We excel in our distribution of value-added building products by aligning with leading brands in each category to better serve our customers. We are very excited to supply AZEK’s full line of low-maintenance, exterior products throughout California, with a focus on providing the highest levels of support and customer service.”

“AZEK Building Products has enjoyed tremendous growth in the past few years,” said Jim Gross, VP-Sales, AZEK Building Products. “Our innovation continues to be unstoppable, as 2011 will be highlighted by the introduction of more than a dozen new products in the trim, moulding, decking and railing categories. We look forward to having Boise help us achieve our sales goals this year and beyond by bringing these new AZEK products to market and continuing the growth spiral of our existing product lines.”

The agreement with Boise Cascade affects AZEK distribution only in California.

For more information, contact Boise Cascade’s Lathrop, CA Branch at 209-983-4116 or Boise Cascade’s Riverside Branch at 951-343-3000.

About AZEK Building Products:

With more than 25 years of cellular pvc manufacturing experience, AZEK Building Products makes and markets premium, low maintenance exterior building products under the AZEK Brand such as AZEK Deck, the leading brand of low-maintenance decking, and AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim. Other AZEK products include AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, and AZEK Rail. All of these products offer tangible benefits as an ideal wood replacement product for a myriad of outdoor uses. For more information about AZEK Building Products, call 1-877-ASK-AZEK (275-2935) or visit the AZEK website at www.azek.com.

About Boise Cascade, L.L.C.

Boise Cascade has a proven track record of providing quality building products with a nationwide building materials distribution network for our customers, helping them to enhance their own businesses. Boise Cascade manufactures engineered wood products, wood alternatives, plywood, lumber, and particleboard and distributes a broad line of building materials. The company is privately owned and headquartered in Boise, Idaho. For more information, visit http://www.bc.com/index.html.

AZEK® Rail Features New 5 x 5 Post Sleeve for A Fashionable Fit

Contact: Maureen Murray
(973) 993-1570
Precise2@optonline.net

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of AZEK Deck, the leader in low maintenance decking, has just made installing a rail post sleeve easier, and provides a more beautiful result. AZEK’s new 5 x 5 Post Sleeve, which features a sleek look coupled with high durability, has been re-engineered to fit neatly over traditional 4 x 4 posts. And, not only does the new design ease the installation process, but the wider post sleeve size also meets the architectural aesthetic trend for a more generously sized rail post.

The enhanced AZEK 5 x 5 Post Sleeve is available in colors of White, Brownstone, Slate Gray, Clay, Black and Kona in lengths of 39, 45 (White only) and 54 inches. The new lengths save time and labor for 36 and 42 inch rail heights by eliminating the need to cut the post on the jobsite. The design of the new 5 x 5 post sleeve contains specially located inner “chambers” that allow the sleeve to stay in place securely while allowing a traditional wood post to age. The new post sleeves match all existing AZEK Rail styles and will work with all AZEK Rail hardware brackets include the 22.5 degree bracket kit.

To finish off the new AZEK 5 x 5 Rail Post Sleeve, decorative pyramid and island post caps and post skirts are available in all colors. For more information about AZEK Rail, including the new AZEK 5 x 5 Post Sleeve, visit www.azek.com.

About AZEK Building Products: With over 25 years of cellular pvc manufacturing experience, AZEK Building Products makes and markets premium, low maintenance exterior building products under the AZEK Brand such as AZEK Deck, the leader in low maintenance decking, and AZEK Trim, the #1 brand of low maintenance trim. Other AZEK products include AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, and AZEK Rail. All of these products offer tangible benefits as an ideal wood replacement product for myriad outdoor uses. For more information about AZEK Building Products, call 1-877-ASK-AZEK (275-2935)orvisit the AZEK website at www.azek.com.

AZEK® Bench/Planter Box Hardware Kit Adds Function

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of AZEK Deck, the leader in low maintenance decking, introduces AZEK Bench &Planter Box Hardware Kits, with all you need to create a beautifully functional showpiece that complements your deck! The easy to build bench and hardware utilize AZEK Deck boards to construct the bench with two integrated flower/planter boxes. The bench color can match the AZEK Deck or AZEK Porch color or complement it.

The full assembly at maximum length measures 10 ft. 7 inches providing up to six feet of seating area. The bench kit allows the homeowner to accessorize a new or existing AZEK Deck with an impressive and functional item. For the contractor, it eliminates the hassle of creating, measuring and cutting the pieces from scratch and features an adjustable length bench that measures 4 or 6 ft. to accommodate tighter spaces. The Bench & Planter Kits include all of the required hardware; just supply the AZEK Deck boards of your choice for the seat and desired look of the planters. With no visible fasteners, the highly crafted bench is strong and stable enough to hold up to 750 lbs. without the use of additional structural materials.

In addition to providing extra seating, you can now have vibrant, living color on your deck with the roomy flower/planter boxes. For more information about this attractively designed outdoor living solution, visit www.azek.com.

AZEK® In-Deck Storage Kit Keeps Deck Accessories Handy But Out of Sight

Scranton, PA – For homeowners who are tired of trying to find a place to safely store furniture cushions and covers, umbrellas or other deck items, AZEK Building Products has a unique solution. The manufacturer of AZEK Deck, the leader in low maintenance decking, introduces the AZEK In-Deck Storage Kit, which unlike typical unattractive deck storage boxes, is concealed within the deck. This clever deck accessory allows design creativity, provides functionality for the homeowner, and adds overall value to a deck project.

This innovative storage solution expands the outdoor living area as it hides away outdoor items in an easy-to-access compartment that blends right in with the surface of the deck. The AZEK In-Deck Storage Kit hardware is available in two finishes to match any AZEK Deck and Rail color.

Measuring just over 6 ft. long and holding 17.5 cu. ft., the AZEK In-Deck Storage Kit is easy to build and contains all the hardware needed for installation, including brackets and storage box- -just use pieces of AZEK Deck to complete the lid and the job is finished. The specially engineered frame supports up to 500 lbs across the lid surface and is designed to prevent water infiltration to keep items safe.

With the AZEK In-Deck Storage Kit, there’s no longer a need to make a dash to bring items like cushions and pillows inside every time it rains, just quickly pop them into the deck storage compartment. For more information about this innovative in-deck storage solution, visit www.azek.com.