Surestone technology stood out for stain resistance, impact strength and a lighter, easier-to-install board

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Deckorators^®, a leading brand in the outdoor living industry and part of UFP Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI), announced today that its Summit decking featuring Surestone^® technology was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2027 Home Reno Awards. Summit was selected for its durability, strength and lightweight handling.

“Through tests in Good Housekeeping’s Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab, the composite decking fended off tough stains common to outdoor entertaining, such as mustard and grape juice,” said Dan Di’Clerico, Good Housekeeping’s Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab director. “It also excelled in our impact test, which simulates heavy objects falling on the surface, such as a tree branch or a cast-iron grate from a gas grill.”

Good Housekeeping’s Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab testing also revealed Summit’s exceptional strength while being about a third lighter than other composite decking, making installation easier.

“Families put their decks and docks through a lot, from pool or lake days to cookouts and gatherings. Summit was made for all kinds of outdoor living,” said Michelle Hendricks, Deckorators director of marketing. “It brings Surestone technology to homeowners at a price that works for more projects so they don’t have to choose between a deck they love and one that holds up. Recognition from Good Housekeeping reinforces why homeowners and Certified Pros alike are choosing Summit every day.”

Each year, engineers and product analysts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, together with a team of home improvement professionals, spend months rigorously evaluating the best products and services for home remodeling and maintenance. As part of the evaluation process, analysts send products into the homes of consumer testers to see how they perform in real-world conditions, while Good Housekeeping design pros weigh in on style and aesthetics. To determine the winners, judges focus on key attributes including quality, value, efficiency, sustainability and overall design appeal.

The full list of Good Housekeeping’s 2027 Home Reno Awards can be found at goodhousekeeping.com/homereno2027.

This marks the second industry honor for Summit this fall. In October, it was named a finalist in the 2026 Home Depot Innovation Awards.

Summit decking delivers the traction, stability and moisture performance builders rely on for decks, docks and other demanding environments. Summit decking offers:

• A fully capped stain-, scratch- and fade-resistant surface
• Cooler underfoot comfort
• Enhanced traction in wet and dry conditions
• Stable performance, with minimal expansion and contraction through temperature changes
• 25-year structural and stain-and-fade limited warranties

Order a Summit decking sample at deckorators.com/samples.

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, Inc. company.

To learn more about Deckorators decking, railing and accessories, visit www.deckorators.com or call 1-800-556-8449.

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UFP Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI)

UFP Industries, Inc. is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries—UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions—manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of value-added products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and other industrial applications worldwide. Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with affiliates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com. 

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