MoistureShield Composite Decking News & Events

"Home Improvement USA" Radio Show

April 28, 2013 - Brent Gwatney, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing, MoistureShield, explains what composite decking is, its performance benefits and how to use it.

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"On the House with the Carey Brothers" Radio Show

April 27, 2013 — MoistureShield's Brent Gwatney discusses composite decking with show hosts and home improvement experts Morris and James Carey.

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Architectural Products: "Hilton Sandestin Reveals New 17,000 sq. ft. Composite Deck"

April 2013, page 90 — A project profile of the MoistureShield composite deck on one of the Florida Gulf Coast's most popular luxury resorts.

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MoistureShield Composite Decking Helps Children's Charity Raise $40,000 News Release

April 22, 2013 — MoistureShield donated decking for the "Not So Roughing It" high-tech camping casa playhouse auctioned at the CASA of Northwest Arkansas "Playhouse Palooza" fundraiser April 13.

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"MoistureShield's New Website Features Enhanced User Experience & Streamlined Design" News Release

April 10, 2013 — The newly made-over MoistureShield.com sports a fresh look and user-friendly format.

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Building Products Connection: “The Elemental Guide to Increased Decking Sales”

April/May 2013, cover and page 14 — MoistureShield's Brent Gwatney offers building material dealers tips on supporting builders with decking products that fulfill homeowner demands for hot outdoor living trends in 2013.

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LBM Journal: “MoistureShield Vantage Collection”

April 2013, page 62 — Highlights the features and benefits of the product line, including total encapsulation of wood fibers to allow for on-the-ground and in-water installations.

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LBM Journal: “In Depth: The Deck Project”

April 2013, page 40 — A detailed look at current trends in decking and railing, includes quotes from MoistureShield's Brent Gwatney on decking demand in the remodeling market, and which colors are hot this year.

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"HouseTalk Today" Radio (Dallas 660AM, Houston 92FM and online at housetalktoday.com)

March 16, 2013 — The show's host, Chris Miles, interviews A.E.R.T.'s Brent Gwatney on the advantages of composite decking. Listen to the segment on the HouseTalk Today podcast (time stamp: 12:22 — 20:00 and 20:43 — 24:12).

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Building Products Digest: “Recommend Composite Decking for Harsh Climates”

February 2013, page 12 — Concerned with the durability and maintenance issues of wood decking in severe climates, many homeowners are asking their contractors about wood-plastic composite decking

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NADRA Blog: “Two Decades of Composite Decking”

February 2013 — Where the industry has been and what’s next… Market research shows that wood-plastic composites are one of the fastest growing segments of the North American decking industry.

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Residential Design & Build: “Top 100 Products”

Nov/Dec 2012, page 26 — MoistureShield composite decking ranks among Residential Design & Build’s most requested products of the year.

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“AERT VP Brent Gwatney Appointed to NADRA Board of Directors” News Release

November 2012 — The North American Deck and Railing Association announces 2013 incoming board members, includes AERT’s Brent Gwatney.

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Southern Design & Building Magazine: “Decks Southern Style – Using Composite Decking to Meet Outdoor Design Needs”

Fall 2012, page 22 — Decks in the South need to be built tough to handle high humidity, frequent precipitation, and aggressive insects, while appealing to the Southern tradition of high-style design.

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Lumber Co-operator: “Wood or Composite Decking?”

Fall 2012, page 42 — Dealers can help answer this question by educating customers on the performance characteristics of composite decking, how it compares to wood and what they should look for when comparing brands.

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“Get in the Groove with MoistureShield’s ‘This Deck Rocks! Photo Contest” News Release

July 2012 — Building professionals and homeowners can submit a photo of their MoistureShield® composite deck by August 31, 2012 for a chance to win a Bose® Sounddock® Portable Digital Music System and iTunes® gift card.

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GreenExpo365.com Blog: “Deckadent Design Ideas”

May 2012 — If there were a recipe for the perfect deck, it would certainly differ depending on the builder, but the basic ingredients might look something like...”

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LBM Journal: “In-Depth Decks”

April 2012, page 36 — Warranties, green products, railing systems and hidden fasteners are among the hot topics in LBM Journal's annual in-depth feature on the decking market.

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Plastics News: “Decking Makers Hopeful in ’12”

March 2012 — Despite a sluggish end to 2011, decking manufacturers are optimistic that 2012 will bring their companies and the industry improved sales.

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GreenExpo365.com Blog: “Simple Maintenance Keeps Composite Decks Looking Their Best”

March 2012 — A few simple actions can help keep your composite deck looking its best for years.

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ProSales: “Decking: Color Them Hopeful”

January 2012 — As deckmakers increase the number of colors, options, and products they sell, dealers keep an eye on performance.

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