GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 9, 2026 - Deckorators®, a leader in outdoor decking and railing and part of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), today announced its Summit grooved-edge decking featuring Surestone® technology was named a finalist in The Home Depot 2026 Innovation Award program. The Home Depot recognized Summit decking for its durability and resistance to outdoor elements.
“Deckorators is an innovation-led brand focused on redefining outdoor living,” said Ryan Kemp, Deckorators executive vice president. “We’ve gained strong momentum with our unique products, like our mineral-based composite decking powered by Surestone technology. We’re raising expectations across the industry, and recognition by The Home Depot is testament to that.”
Summit decking featuring Surestone technology offers the ultimate combination of performance and value. It’s engineered to handle real-world conditions without splintering, sagging, and chalking. It also resists the expansion and contraction common in PVC products and traditional wood-plastic composites while delivering improved traction in wet conditions. Summit is lightweight yet strong, features a fully capped surface, and is backed by limited 25-year structural and stain-and-fade warranties.
“Our customers count on The Home Depot for the best products to get the job done,” said Billy Bastek, executive vice president of merchandising at The Home Depot, in a news release announcing 2026 winners and finalists. “Our supplier partners continue to raise the bar, bringing us innovative products that save our Pros and DIYers time and money and make home improvement more attainable for everyone.”
About Deckorators
Deckorators, the first name in decking, railing and accessories, invented the low-maintenance aluminum balusters category and has since led the industry with innovative decking and railing products. With dependably on-trend designs, Deckorators lets DIYers and builders extend their creative ideas from a home’s interior to its outdoor living spaces. Deckorators is a brand of UFP Retail Solutions, LLC, a UFP Industries company.
To learn more about Deckorators® decking and railing accessories, visit www.deckorators.com or call 800-556-8449.
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UFP Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI)
UFP Industries, Inc., formerly Universal Forest Products, is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries—UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions—manufacture, distribute, and sell a wide variety of wood and alternative material building and industrial products worldwide. Founded in 1 955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com.
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