ATLANTA, April 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MoistureShield, a signature
brand of Oldcastle® APG, is proud to announce its
Meridian capped wood composite decking has been named a 2024
Sustainable Product of the Year by Green Builder®
Media.
"The Sustainable Products of the Year are a combination of
submissions and products that our editorial team has identified,"
said Craig Coale, Publisher, Green
Builder Media. "In general, Sustainable Product of the Year
selections represent today's most innovative products that make
homes more efficient, resilient, healthy, intelligent and
safe."
MoistureShield's composite decking products* are almost entirely
made from recycled materials with post-consumer plastic, industrial
plastic, wood fibers and other recycled content accounting for 95%
of its Vision®, MeridianTM,
ElevateTM and VantageTM boards' composition.
A leader in its category for innovation and sustainability,
MoistureShield decking contributes to LEED green building
certifications, diverts 27 million pounds of plastics from
landfills, and recycles more than 65 million pounds of wood fiber
every year — sparing the equivalent of 15,000 trees.
"We believe in doing our part to support sustainable solutions
through innovation," said Matthew
Bruce, Vice President of Sales, MoistureShield. "We have
engineered our processes to reuse materials in order to best serve
our customers while catering to our impact on the environment."
Meridian decking is available in four colors that feature an
authentic wood grain finish along with MoistureShield's proprietary
Solid Core manufacturing process for protection against moisture
absorption, warping, rotting and damage from insects. In
addition, Meridian offers a TruTextureTM Surface to
offer superior scratch resistance and CoolDeck®
technology to minimize heat absorption.
*Does not include Stratos Composite Enhanced PVC
Decking.
About MoistureShield®
MoistureShield
is the signature composite decking brand of Oldcastle
APG, a CRH Company and leading provider of
outdoor living and building materials. MoistureShield
manufactures innovative composite deck boards with protective
cap, color and surface technologies that create a natural wood look
with the ability to withstand impact and water submersion. The
brand's CoolDeck® Technology is the first
of its kind to deliver surface heat absorption solutions. For more
information, visit MoistureShield.com.
About
Oldcastle® APG
Oldcastle® APG,
a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor
living solutions in North America
with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well
Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance,
its collection of premier building products create inviting
outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The
manufacturer's signature brands include
Belgard® and
Echelon® hardscape and
masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor
Living® and
MoistureShield® fencing, decking and
railing; Sakrete® and
Amerimix® packaged concrete and
mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing
technologies and surface protectors;
PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands
of landscape and gardening materials. For more information,
visit oldcastleapg.com.
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