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DeckLok Issues a Bold Challenge

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Media Contact: Mark Romano
Phone: 708-267-6330

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2007

display BROOKEVILLE, MD – The makers of the patented DeckLok™ brand advanced anchoring systems are making a very bold statement with their new point-of-sale merchandisers. Their declaration: You need DeckLok to Meet Code (Recent studies confirm that common methods of wood blocking used to fasten frame-mounted guardrail posts fail to meet the International Residential Code).

“It’s absolutely true,” states Mark Romano, DeckLok marketing director. “Residential building codes require post-to deck connections to withstand up to 500 lbs. of lateral force. It’s virtually impossible to build a deck that can pass that test without an advanced lateral anchor like the patented DeckLok system.”

The new merchandisers are rolling out to retail sales floors in February, establishing a presence just prior to the start of deck-building season in most markets.

“Ours is the only product in the home improvement market designed specifically for this type of application, and we’re planning on making a splash in the industry with our signing and mini-pallet merchandisers,” said Romano. “Our message is definitely going to generate some buzz.”

Romano cited recent studies conducted by Virginia Tech University and the University of Maryland, showing that common methods of wood blocking used to fasten frame-mounted guardrail posts fail to comply with standard codes and that deck collapses are increasing more than 20% annually.

DeckLok anchors securely connect posts to decks and decks to home structures, preventing deck pullout and collapse up to 4,000 lbs. and strengthening rail-post and stair stringer connections up to 500%. They provide the strength required to meet IRC 2006 Safety Code requirements for both lateral pullout and guard rail post stability while using the most common deck construction techniques and designs.

As the only commercially available lateral anchor specifically designed for this application, DeckLok is covered under U.S. patent #6,311,449 (with other patents pending).

DeckLok is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and are available in code-compliant galvanized coating and in 304 or 316 stainless steel through a nationwide network of distributors. They currently retail for approximately $10.00 each for hot-dipped galvanized at building supply outlets across the country.

For more information, visit www.Deck-Lok.com.

For Lateral Loads, you need a Lateral Anchor!
DeckLok helps prevent deck collapse, railing collapse and stair collapse!

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Press Release

DeckLok Issues a Bold Challenge

For Lateral Loads, you need a Lateral Anchor! DeckLok helps prevent deck collapse, railing collapse and stair collapse!

For Lateral Loads, you need a Lateral Anchor!
DeckLok helps prevent deck collapse, railing collapse and stair collapse!