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56 • DECEMBER 2011 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Trex signs licensing deal for development of TrexTrim pergola kits WINCHESTER, Va. — Trex Company, the world's largest manu- facturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Manassas, Va.-based Backyard America to develop and market Trex pergola kits manufactured of durable and low-maintenance cellular PVC TrexTrim® . Trex pergola kits will be available in a variety of sizes and designs to complement any residential or com- mercial outdoor space. "Through our agreement with Backyard America, Trex will expand our brand beyond the deck – as pergo- las become increasingly popular de- sign options for patios, yards and gardens," said Ronald W. Kaplan, chairman, president and CEO of Trex. "With this launch, professionals and consumers will be offered yet an- other high-style and low-maintenance Trex product to efficiently and cost-ef- fectively enhance outdoor spaces." Trex pergola kits will be available in a wide range of styles and options that provide ultimate design flexibility for homes and commercial buildings. Each kit will include all the pre- cut components and hardware neces- sary to install a complete pergola. Kits are available in approxi- mately 25 different standard sizes or may be ordered in custom sizes and shapes. Pergolas may be attached to a structure or free-standing, supported with round or square columns and may be protected with an optional shade system. In addition, all pergolas will be of- Slats OR Chain Link Fence with Pre-Woven Slats? Take your pick. PrivacyLink® Privacy Decorative Slats fered in a standard white finish and may be painted to complement the ex- terior of a home or commercial build- ing. Due to their construction, Trex said its pergolas will boast superior performance. Engineered for installa- tion over long spans and exposure to the elements, Trex pergolas will offer the same exceptional durability as the core Trex product line. They will meet demanding expo- sure "C" requirements, meaning they will hold up under the force of 140 mile per hour winds in an open envi- ronment. "The beauty and durability of has whichever you need. World's Largest Slat Inventory • Orders usually ship in 24 hours • Warehousing on east and west coasts • Quotes responded to within 20 minutes • Warehouse inventory includes most heights and colors for all slats Privacy Decorative Slats "Pre-Woven" Into The Wire TrexTrim will provide a superior fin- ish for our high quality line of resi- dential and commercial pergola kits," said Ernie Sears, president and CEO of Backyard America. "We are extremely pleased to be associated with the Trex Company and to have this opportunity to leverage the Trex brand to signifi- cantly expand our share of the outdoor structures market." For more information about Trex products, visit www.trex.com. Since 1990, Backyard America has been designing and creating beau- tiful and functional outdoor structures. Using proven engineering practices, innovative designs and advanced man- ufacturing processes, the company has become the leading producer of per- gola kits for residential and commer- cial properties. Backyard America's full line of optional support columns and shade systems also will be available for Trex pergolas. For more information, visit www.backyardamerica.com. Fencer's Help Line If it's a supplier of fence mate- PrivacyLink 3 1/2" x 5" mesh IndustrialLink 3 1/2" x 5" mesh SlatLink 2" mesh PrivacyMaster 2" mesh VinylWood 3 1/2" x 5" mesh BudgetLink 3 1/2" x 5" mesh TempGuard 3 1/2" x 5" mesh • Available in a variety of wire gauge weights and finishes, colors and heights • Pro-rata limited warranties Come see us at booth 1927! rials, equipment, services, or sup- plies that you are looking for, World Fence News will be glad to suggest sources from its compre- hensive database of fence industry suppliers. And it's avail- able to all paid subscribers of World Fence News at no cost. Contact us and describe the product and we will do our best to track it down and give you the name, address, telephone number and web site of the product's sup- plier(s). 1-888-806-7528 www.eprivacylink.com 1-800-574-1076 Again, there is no charge to paid subscribers of World Fence News. Bottom Lock Top Lock Top Cap™ OptionLock® FinLink® Lite Link™ Feather Lock® HedgeLink™ Pre-inserted Slats Aluminum Slats Winged Slat ® First Time Purchase Incentive! Now shipping from east and west coast warehouses! Special pricing for The Group!