A Drudgery-Free Deck Designed For Families (NAPSA)—Today’s busy families are often challenged to find ways to spendtime together. While they may want to reschedule activities to have a family meal on the deck or to watch a sunset, they certainly don’t want to waste precious time on that deck’s maintenance— sanding and staining. Fortunately, today’s low-maintenance vinyl decks let you enjoy all the benefits of a deck without the drawbacks. For example, EverNew vinyl decks from CertainTeed never need painting or staining. They don’t splinter or rot and there’s no exposed hardwareto reset. Except for an occasional cleaning with a garden hose, vinyl decks are virtually maintenance free. These decks are also sturdy because, just like wood decks, they install directly on thejoists. Vinyl decks are particularly suited for busy families because they’re child-friendly. They stay cool to the touch, even whenit’s hot, so children can run, sit and play on the deck even on the sunniest days. There are no splinters to stub bare toes and there’s no exposed hardware to scrape tender legs. Snap-in fill pieces between the planks create a slip-resistant continuous surface that’s safe, even for toddlers. Another advantage of these decks is that despite all the fun families can have on them, they Vinyl decks have a splinter- free surface that’s slip-resistant and safe, even for toddlers. retain their like-new appearance. While wood decks can split and splinter and composite decks will fade, CertainTeed vinyl decks can look like new, years after they’ve been installed. There are three colors to choose from—gray, white and tan—soit’s easy to coordinate the deck with existing siding and shutters. Low maintenance vinyl railings, available in white and tan, can serve as an additional safety feature and help provide a complete system solution to the usual drudgery of an ordinary deck. At the seashore, in the moun- tains, in Maine winters and Texas summers, these rugged decks are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. For more information on vinyl decks, ask your local remodeler or lumber yard or contact CertainTeed by calling 800-233-8990 or visiting www.certainteed.com.
