Tools equip homeowners to envision a new outdoor space and have educated conversations with contractors

NEW LONDON, N.C., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners seeking to enliven their decks can look to the Inspiration Gallery and Deck Design Tool from Fiberon®, LLC, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing and PVC outdoor flooring. These tools help homeowners envision an outdoor living space, understand the materials required and prepare for a conversation with potential contractors.

The Fiberon Inspiration Gallery, accessible via www.fiberondecking.com and selecting "Inspiration," is a collection of photographs showcasing beautiful decks and creative uses for Fiberon's complete portfolio of decking solutions. The "My Inspiration Book" feature allows a homeowner to save images to share with their contractor, friends and family. The Fiberon Contractor Gallery allows homeowners to see online portfolios from a variety of deck builders.

The Deck Design Tool, accessible via www.fiberondecking.com and selecting "Design & Build," is a program that allows for complete customization of design. After a quick registration that enables a user to return to saved and in-progress plans, the user is guided through the steps of designing a deck. The basic shape is selected, perimeter walls, doors and windows are added, stairs can be added and decking and railing products and colors are chosen.

The process takes anywhere from 15 minutes, for a user that knows exactly what they want, to an hour, for a user that wants to play around with options. A PDF report is generated, providing:

• a 3-D visual deck layout diagram with various elevations,
• a complete installation checklist,
• a list of tools required,
• a Stress Analysis to aid in gaining a building permit,
• an exhaustive list of materials from generic lumber, bolts and screws to the specific Fiberon products required to make the plan a reality
• and a list of local building material suppliers and decking contractors to aid in taking the next step in turning the design into a reality.
  

In addition to those items, a Deck Part Identification diagram is included, providing a diagram and glossary of deck construction terms. This is useful for homeowners as they dialogue with contractors about details specific to their project.

"Our goal with these tools is to help a homeowner visualize their new space, and have an accurate understanding of what it will take to make it a reality," says Chris Beyer, Vice President of Marketing for Fiberon. "The more you can visualize your completed space, and understand the needs of the decking structure itself, the more confident you can be in an investment in alternative decking."

Fiberon decking solutions are sold to professional contractors and dealers through a national network of distributors. To learn more, visit www.fiberondecking.com or call 800-573-8841.

SOURCE Fiberon, LLC

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