6 Exterior and Structural Products to Enhance Curb Appeal and Outdoor Living

Highlighting the possibilities to improve outdoor living for homeowners, these exterior and structural products offer ease of installation and curb appeal enhancement.

James Hardie

James Hardie’s relaunched Hardie Artisan Lap Siding delivers the look of luxury with the durability performance of Hardie’s fiber cement products. The 5⁄8-inch thick Lap Siding’s sleek profiles provide a unique look to traditional lap siding, have a joint-lock system to promote faster installation, and are backed by the manufacturer’s 30-year warranty. jameshardie.com

MoistureShield

MoistureShield’s InstaDeck is a flooring system comprised of heavy-duty plastic tiles that snap together to create a foundation for a freestanding, ground-level deck. An alternative to pavers or traditional decks, InstaDeck is compatible with MoistureShield’s Vision, Meridian, Elevate, and Vantage composite decking and can be assembled on any flat surface with minimal tools. The system can create a deck of any size or shape and requires no screws to attach deck boards. moistureshield.com

Grip-Rite

DeckForce premium exterior screws feature PrimeGuard Nano Coating, formulated to provide a seamless seal and finish for corrosion resistance. The screws are available for wood, ideal for wooden decks or fences both treated and non-treated, and composite, suited for composite or PVC decking, applications. The screws are available in packages of up to 25 pounds. grip-rite.com

Westlake Royal Building Products

Westlake Royal Building Products has added three colors—Imperial Red, Deep Pewter, and Timberland—to its Celect Cellular Composite Siding line. The V-Groove profile allows both horizontal and vertical applications. The profile also offers strong wind resistance, UV protection, and no color-fading. royalbuildingproducts.com

Barrette Outdoor Living

Barrette Outdoor Living’s EncloSure screen solution can be installed into an existing covered patio, deck, or upper balcony. The product is made of durable aluminum framing featuring a premium power coat and screening with a flat spline technology to ensure the screen stays in place even in the windiest conditions. EncloSure is available in white, matte black, or charcoal bronze colors. barretteoutdoorliving.com

Deckorators

Deckorators Aluminum Rapid Rail, featuring a contemporary design with square balusters and a simple installation system, is available in Textured White and Weathered Brown options. This product has a powder-coated finish that resists scratches and corrosion, and works with 2-1⁄2-inch and 4-inch aluminum post kits, according to the manufacturer. deckorators.com

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