Tropical Composite Decking with Ultra-low Maintenance Performance

Latitudes® Expands Decking Line with Capricorn™ Tropical Composite Decking

Grand Rapids, MI - (Universal Forest Products) Latitudes, a leading brand of composite decking and railing, announces the addition of Latitudes Capricorn to its composite decking lineup. The new tropical decking was featured at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, NV.

Tropical Deck Colors
Latitudes Capricorn features two unique tropical colors, adobe and koa. These richly colored boards resemble the exotic hardwoods mahogany and ipe. With a natural-looking woodgrain pattern on both sides, Capricorn bridges versatility and aesthetics in one unique style.

Features
Capricorn tropical decking is fortified with the same proven Strandex® technology used in all Latitudes composite products, and it’s co-extruded for ultra-low maintenance.

“With the addition of the new Capricorn tropical colors, Latitudes has one of the most diverse, attractive and user-friendly lineups of composite decking in the industry,” says John Hess, director of sales for UFP’s consumer products division.

Resistant to fading and moisture, and virtually impervious to stains, Latitudes Capricorn is barefoot-friendly and proven not to splinter, split or rot, providing long-lasting beauty and comfort with no sealing, painting or staining required. Capricorn is perfect for pool decking, walkways, porches or anywhere low-maintenance deck material is desired. Latitudes Capricorn is covered by Latitudes’ 25-year limited warranty.

Capricorn tropical decking is available in 12-, 16- and 20-foot lengths, in slotted and standard planks. Slotted planks feature the patented Equator® Hidden Fastener. The fastener’s unique design automatically gaps each board and delivers automatic, consistent alignment of deck boards for striking results and considerable savings.