MoistureShield® MeridianTM Decking Receives Sustainability Award

Friday, April 19, 2024 09:35 AM | PR Newswire via QuoteMedia

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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 ^® , Meridian ^TM , Elevate ^TM and Vantage ^TM 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 TruTexture ^TM 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 .