Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products today announced its distribution partnership with Gaiennie Lumber Company based in Opelousas, LA.  Founded in 1937, Gaiennie Lumber is a third generation lumber company serving the region with quality building products and will now offer the full line of AZEK’s premium, exterior products to its dealer network in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi and ten counties in Tennessee.

“The continuous innovation that AZEK’s product lines demonstrate is a great fit for our region and our customers,” said Richard Gaiennie, President, Gaiennie Lumber Company. “New product solutions in AZEK’s decking, trim and moulding lines as well as new AZEK VAST Pavers will bring exciting new offerings for our customers that will enable them to stand out in a competitive marketplace.”  He noted that AZEK’s popular brands of decking and trim will add even more value to Gaiennie Lumber’s diverse mix of products.   “The extreme weather conditions in this region, including heat and high humidity in the summer, create a need for durable, weather-resistant materials,” said Gaiennie.

According to Jim Gross, VP Sales, AZEK Building Products has been leading the industry in developing new product solutions, everything from new deck lighting options and the In-Deck Storage Kit to AZEK Trim and AZEK Mouldings that assist with water management, offer reversible profiles and products with multiple functions.  “We have also added AZEK VAST Pavers, unmatched in our channel, which offer contractors an easy to install paver made of up to 95% recycled content,” said Gross.  “We need a strong partner like Gaiennie Lumber to help us get these new innovations into the Southeastern market.”

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.

For more information about Gaiennie Lumber Co, call 1-800-326-4050.  To learn more about AZEK Building Products call 1-877-ASK –AZEK (275-2935) 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 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.

Scranton, PA—AZEK Deck was named the number one brand in “Quality” in Builder Magazine’s 2012 Brand Study in the Composite/PVC Decking category. Builder Magazine conducts a reader survey each year across 80 different product categories.

“The results of Builder Magazine’s Brand Study underscores AZEK’s commitment to quality in our decking products and our continuous innovation,” said Jason Grommon, President, AZEK Building Products. “We are proud of our bond of trust with contractors and are pleased that they recognize the added value AZEK Deck provides to their business.” He pointed out that the AZEK Deck brand and its accessory product lines have only been on the market since 2007. “You may have heard of other brands because they’ve been around for two decades or so, but it’s a great accomplishment to be so widely recognized for quality after just five years. However, this recognition really belongs to the many manufacturing team members who ensure that producing a consistently excellent product is their daily priority.”

Conducted for numerous years, the Builder Brand Study addresses four key points about a brand’s performance in the marketplace. The questions/areas rated include:
• Which Brand are You Most Familiar With?
• Which Brands Do You Use the Most?
• Which Brands Have You Used in the Past 2 Years?
• Quality Rating of Each Brand

The builder survey was conducted by Hanley Wood Publishing and research firm Readex, using a sample of 10,800 readers of Builder Magazine. Data was collected via mail from August 9 to September 29, 2011 with a 29% response rate.

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.

Scranton, PA – At the International Builders Show, Feb, 8 -11, 2012 in Orlando, FL, AZEK Building Products (Booth #3601), will introduce several new trim and decking products, including a nominal 10-inch wide version of its AZEK Universal Skirt Board.  Providing the perfect transition between the siding and trim, as well as assisting in water management, the wider profile allows more design flexibility and fits nicely into historic architectural styles that utilize wider trim. It is also an attractive alternative to a water table. 

The two-piece AZEK Universal Skirt Board includes a reversible trimboard (which can be used as Traditional smooth or Frontier texture) that is routed to accept a proprietary universal siding interface.  It is “universal” in that it accepts fiber cement siding, vinyl, cedar shingles or wood. 

The siding interface, with an integrated nailing flange and drip edge to assist with keeping water away from the foundation, includes a rigid pvc hook to accept vinyl siding and a flexible pvc flap to work with solid siding. Once the siding interface snaps into the trimboard, it stays securely in the board and cannot be removed after installation.  With no need for starter strips, AZEK’s Universal Skirt Board saves time, labor and costs.

In addition to the new 5/4 X 10 profile, the AZEK Universal Skirt Board is also available in 5/4 X 6 and 5/4 x 8 in—all in 18 ft. lengths, with a 1 ½ inch nailing flange and ¼ inch drip edge overhang.  Like all AZEK Trim products, AZEK Universal Skirt Board is designed to last beautifully, is impervious to moisture and insects, and is covered by a 25-year Limited Warranty.  For more information about all AZEK Trim products, including the new AZEK Universal Skirt Board, 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 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.

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products will unveil three new AZEK^® Porch colors at the International Builders Show, Feb. 8 – 11, 2012, in Orlando, FL, at AZEK Booth 3601.  The new AZEK Porch colors include:

• AZEK Porch in Morado^®
  • Morado is a light brown with a tropical hardwood look similar to ipe´.
  • AZEK Porch in Silver Oak^®
    • Silver Oak has the aged look of teak with the rich personality of weathered wood. 
    • AZEK Porch in Oyster^™
      • Oyster is a lighter shade of gray inspired by the look of vintage lumber

Morado and Silver Oak have gained popularity in recent years in AZEK’s decking lines, while Oyster is a brand new color perfect for porch flooring – reminiscent of a quaint New England cottage.  AZEK Porch is a stain-resistant, scratch-resistant, 1 X 4 tongue and groove profile that has the same quality and performance characteristics as AZEK Deck.  The planks install easily with regular woodworking tools and are up to 40% lighter in weight than composites.

AZEK Porch is the first porch flooring product to fulfill the promise of beauty and durability. Unlike wood or composites, AZEK Porch has moisture, scratch and mold-resistance with a surface that is easy to clean.  And, its solid durability enables AZEK Porch to perform beautifully in covered or uncovered areas.  The three new colors join existing AZEK Porch colors of Brownstone and Slate Gray.

For more information about AZEK Porch, 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 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.

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 power 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.

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of AZEK^® Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim, introduces bold new architectural moulding styles that accentuate any design with rich detail.  AZEK will exhibit the new mouldings at the International Builders Show, Feb. 8 – 11, 2012 in Orlando, FL at Booth #W3601. For ornate, classic or historic designs, these four new creative moulding profiles will provide a standout look for residential or commercial architecture.   AZEK Mouldings now includes 25 distinct moulding profiles that endure weather or assist in water management while adding classic beauty and easy workability.  Check out these new products at the IBS Show: 

• AZEK Crosshead Pediment – this profile consolidates three unique profiles in one – a trimboard, rams crown and drip edge.  Commonly used above the entranceway or garage door, this profile provides a classic and distinctive layered look.  Because it’s pre-formed, it saves the time and labor of cutting and installing three separate profiles.
• AZEK Cove Crown – this profile may be combined with others to create elaborate crown moulding profiles and is typically used along the intersection of a wall and ceiling.
• AZEK Eight-Inch Crown – this larger version of the popular traditional crown moulding provides a grand, stately appearance and is most commonly used along the intersection of a wall and ceiling. Built-up profiles can be created by combining this with other mouldings for an ornate statement.
• AZEK Fluted/ Reeded Casing – enjoy the versatility of this reversible profile which provides two moulding options in one.  Reed mouldings are often used to build elaborate door and window casings, while fluted profiles are standard when building Neoclassical style casing mouldings.  Go either way!

AZEK Mouldings match the look and feel of AZEK Trim. And, like all AZEK Trim products, the new AZEK Mouldings are designed to last beautifully, are impervious to moisture and insects, and are covered by a 25-year Limited Warranty.  For more information about all AZEK Trim products, including the newest AZEK Architectural Mouldings, 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 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.

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of the leading brand of low-maintenance trim, introduces Finish Grade Trim in a new four-inch profile that provides a crafted, fastener free surround for windows and doors.  AZEK Finish Grade Trim – a one piece trim profile that incorporates both trim and a scotia moulding – is easy to install, reduces labor and improves aesthetics with a beautifully smooth trim surface.  

Although AZEK Trim products never require painting to protect from moisture – filling, sanding and then painting over nail holes is a common way to improve final aesthetics.  However, these extra efforts add time and costs that can be eliminated with AZEK Finish Grade Trim.  The two-piece system also includes interior pockets to assist in water management and a corner reinforcement piece is available to stabilize miter joints and minimize expansion and contraction.

AZEK Finish Grade Trim installs in just a few easy steps. First, you securely face nail the base plate.  Then, you snap the cover piece over the base item and fasten through the hidden nailing flange to eliminate any visible fasteners.  The result: instant beauty without all the finish work!   “Offering a smaller width profile of this product is exciting because it opens up the opportunity to have an easy, fastener-free solution for smaller scale designs that require a clean, understated architectural look,” said Michael Gori, Director of Product Management, AZEK Building Products. 

The installed thickness and width of the two-part system is approximately 6/4 X 4 and boards are available in 18 ft. lengths (a six-inch version is already available in the market). Like all AZEK Trim products, AZEK Finish Grade Trim is designed to last beautifully, is impervious to moisture and insects, and is covered by a 25-year Limited Warranty.  For more information about all AZEK Trim products, including the new AZEK Finish Grade Trim in new four-inch width and the existing six-inch width, 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 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.

Scranton, PA – Through a strategic alliance, AZEK VAST^® Pavers are being offered through AZEK’s distribution channel as part of its popular lineup of low-maintenance, exterior products.  Contractors can now get into the hardscape portion of a project with these easy to install pavers that fit together quickly and neatly on a grid.  AZEK VAST Pavers include landscape pavers, permeable pavers, and resurfacing pavers that are perfect for patios, walkways, driveways, pool areas, rooftops, and decks for either residential or commercial applications.

Manufactured with up to 95 percent post-consumer recycled rubber and plastics, the 4 X 8 inch pavers offer visual appeal, design flexibility, strength, and durability.  Available in five appealing colors, AZEK VAST Pavers are stain, impact and scratch resistant.  With an innovative grid system and less than half the weight of traditional pavers, AZEK VAST Pavers install up to three times faster than other pavers.  The 16 X 16 inch grid also ensures straight lines and assists with a level layout. Consider that the pavers can be cut using a regular miter or jigsaw – never any need for a masonry wet saw – and all of these factors add up to greatly reduced time and labor. 

AZEK VAST Pavers are a true green building solution – having utilized material recycled from 285,000 scrap tires and 8.5 million plastic containers and thereby diverting a total of more than five million pounds of rubber and plastics from U.S. landfills since 2008.  AZEK VAST Pavers help projects earn LEED^® certification easier than any other pavement.  And, like all AZEK products, AZEK VAST Pavers are engineered to last, featuring a lifetime no-crack guarantee for residential installations.

For more information, visit AZEK Building Products’ website at www.azek.com.  To learn more about AZEK VAST Pavers, visit www.vastpavers.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 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.

Scranton, PA – AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of AZEK Deck, the leading brand of ultra low-maintenance decking, introduces Modena^®, a warm, medium brown shade to its AZEK Deck Harvest^® Collection.  With a natural wood grain pattern, versatile Modena has the look and feel of high quality wood but with the durability, stain and scratch resistance of AZEK Deck.  AZEK Modena will be showcased in a display at the International Builders Show, Feb 8 -11, 2012 in Orlando, FL, AZEK Booth #3601.

 “AZEK Deck’s Modena is a great go-to color with a warm, brown tone that complements just about any home exterior and works well with several AZEK Railing colors,” said Michael Gori, Director of Product Management, AZEK Building Products.  “We feel it will have widespread appeal and become a hit with contractors and consumers.”

Modena joins four other natural looking colors in the AZEK Deck Harvest Collection, including Brownstone, Slate Gray, Clay and White.  The AZEK Deck Harvest Collection has a wood grain pattern that resembles the richness and character of real wood, but without the hassles!

For more information about AZEK Deck Modena and all of the colors of AZEK Deck, 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 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 myriad 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

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.