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Barrette Outdoor Living  Launches EncloSure and Announces New Updates for Select RDI Railings
February 20, 2024
Barrette Outdoor Living Launches EncloSure and Announces New Updates for Select RDI Railings
CLEVELAND, OH (February 20, 2024) – Barrette Outdoor Living®, a division of Oldcastle® APG, launched EncloSureTM , a DIY-friendly aluminum screen enclosure solution that enables homeowners to enjoy being...
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RDI Elevation Rail Selected as 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) Winner
December 18, 2023
RDI Elevation Rail Selected as 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) Winner
CLEVELAND, OH (December 18, 2023) – Barrette Outdoor Living®, a division of Oldcastle APG®, announced that RDI® ElevationTM Rail has been selected a 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winner by Architectural...
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Barrette Outdoor Living Receives Best Employer Award  from Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce
October 17, 2023
Barrette Outdoor Living Receives Best Employer Award from Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce
CLEVELAND, OH (October 17, 2023) – Barrette Outdoor Living®, a division of Oldcastle APG®, was recently recognized as the 2023 Best Employer at the Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce Best in Business...
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RDI Elevation Rail from Barrette Outdoor Living Recognized in Good Housekeeping's 2023 Home Renovation Awards
October 10, 2023
RDI Elevation Rail from Barrette Outdoor Living Recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Home Renovation Awards
CLEVELAND, OH (October 10, 2023) – Barrette Outdoor Living®, a division of Oldcastle APG®, announced today that RDI® ElevationTM Rail was recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Home Renovation...
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RDI Railing Signs Coastal Forest Products as Product Distributor in New England
October 4, 2023
RDI Railing Signs Coastal Forest Products as Product Distributor in New England
GALLOWAY, NJ (October 4, 2023) — RDI® Railing by Barrette Outdoor Living®, a division of Oldcastle APG®, recently announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with Coastal Forest Products, expanding...
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Oldcastle APG Acquires Fencing Assets of CertainTeed
August 1, 2023
Oldcastle APG Acquires Fencing Assets of CertainTeed
ATLANTA, GA (August 1, 2023) — Oldcastle APG®, a CRH Company, today announced it has acquired the fencing, railing and decking assets of CertainTeed®, including two facilities in Buffalo, NY, and Orem,...
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Contractors Can “Own the Backyard” with Barrette Outdoor Living’s  Spring Rebate Promotion
May 9, 2023
Contractors Can “Own the Backyard” with Barrette Outdoor Living’s Spring Rebate Promotion
CLEVELAND, OH (May 9, 2023) — Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc.®, a leading provider of outdoor living products, today launched its “Own the Backyard” spring rebate promotion for contractors. Starting...
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RDI Elevation Rail Wins “Most Innovative Building Material” at the 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show
February 10, 2023
RDI Elevation Rail Wins “Most Innovative Building Material” at the 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show
CLEVELAND, OH (February 10, 2023) — Oldcastle APG and Barrette Outdoor Living’s RDI® Elevation RailTM has won a Best of IBS Award for Most Innovative Building Material at the 2023...
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New DuraLife Decking Product to Debut at 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show
January 31, 2023
New DuraLife Decking Product to Debut at 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show
CLEVELAND, OH (January 31, 2023) — DuraLife Decking by Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., a division of Oldcastle APG, announced plans to debut its new Resort CollectionTM of composite decking at the 2023...
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Barrette Outdoor Living Partners with Mike Pyle, Landscape Designer and Co-Host of HGTV’s “Inside Out”
November 16, 2022
Barrette Outdoor Living Partners with Mike Pyle, Landscape Designer and Co-Host of HGTV’s “Inside Out”
CLEVELAND, OH (November 16, 2022) — Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., a division of Oldcastle APG, today announced a partnership with renowned landscape designer Mike Pyle, owner of Mike Pyle Design and co-host...
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New Elevation Rail Provides Contractors and Homeowners with Ease of Install and Ease of Shop
October 27, 2022
New Elevation Rail Provides Contractors and Homeowners with Ease of Install and Ease of Shop
CLEVELAND, OH (October 27, 2022) — Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., a division of Oldcastle APG, recently expanded its line of premium railing products to include Elevation RailTM — an innovative horizontal...
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Oldcastle APG Breaks Ground on Expansions at Barrette Outdoor Living NVP Locations
October 24, 2022
Oldcastle APG Breaks Ground on Expansions at Barrette Outdoor Living NVP Locations
NEPHI, UT (October 24, 2022) — OldCastle APG, a CRH company, has begun expanding its existing Barrette Outdoor Living facilities in Nephi, Utah and Dover, Delaware. The two locations manufacture National...
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April 2, 2024

LBM Journal Features EncloSure Screen Enclosure Solution

Barrette Outdoor Living’s EncloSure screen enclosure system was featured in LBM Journal.

March 29, 2024

HBS Dealer Features Premium Molded and Wood Grain Fencing Line

An article highlighting Barrette Outdoor Living’s Premium Fencing Line — including molded and wood grain fencing — was featured in HBS Dealer.

March 9, 2024

The Spruce Features Barrette Outdoor Living Fencing Images

A recent online article on The Spruce — “30 Front Yard Fence Ideas for a Warm Welcome to Your Home” — featured several fencing images from Barrette Outdoor Living.

March 1, 2024

New EncloSure System Featured as IBS “Hot Product” in LBM Journal

Barrette Outdoor Living’s new EncloSure screen system was listed as an IBS “Hot Product” in the March issue of LMB Journal. See page 52.

February 2, 2024

Millville, NJ Warehouse Expansion Featured in Online Trade News

The Merchant and BPD online featured an article on Barrette Outdoor Living’s recent warehouse expansion in Millville, NJ.

December 20, 2023

LBM Journal Mentions RDI Elevation Rail PIA Win

LBM Journal featured an article on RDI Elevation Rail’s recent selection as a 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winner by Architectural Products.

November 14, 2023

Deck Specialist Features Mention of RDI Railing Partnership with Coastal Forest Products

Deck Specialist featured an announcement regarding RDI Railing’s new distribution agreement with Coastal Forest Products in New England on page 10 of its November/December 2023 issue.

October 15, 2023

LC Magazine Feature Article on 2024 Railing Trends and Spotlights RDI Railing

LC Magazine featured an article on 2024 Railing Trends in it’s October/November 2023 issue that featured several Barrette Outdoor Living experts. A product spotlight included an overview of RDI Railing along with information about RDI Elevation Rail.

October 12, 2023

HBS Dealer Publishes Article on RDI Elevation Rail Award

HBS Dealer featured an announcement detailing RDI Elevation Rail’s recognition in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Home Renovation Awards.

October 4, 2023

NRLA Features Article on New RDI Railing Partnership with Coastal Forest Products

NRLA featured an announcement regarding RDI Railing’s new distribution agreement with Coastal Forest Products in New England in its online newsletter.

October 1, 2023

FenceNews Features Barrette Outdoor Living’s Powder Coating Process in Ornamental Fencing Special Edition

Fence News featured Barrette Outdoor Living’s powder coating process and several quotes from employees in an article entitled “How to Ensure a Quality Powder Coat on Aluminum Fencing” that ran in the magazine’s October issue within a special section dedicated to ornamental fencing. The article detailed what contractors and wholesalers should look for in a manufacturer when choosing to work with or stock aluminum fencing.

July 14, 2023

Deck Specialist Names Solid Ground LLC “DuraLife Specialist of the Year” 

Solid Ground LLC of St. Louis, Missouri was named “DuraLife Specialist of the Year” by Deck Specialist in its July/August issue. A traditional wood deck building company, owner Tommy Holstein said his “mind was blown” when he first saw a DuraLife® decking display.

July 14, 2023

Deck Specialist Names Deck Kings “RDI Specialist of the Year”

Deck Specialist announced its “Deck Specialist of the Year Awards” and named Deck Kinds of Clearfield, Utah “RDI Specialist of the Year.” Owner Jeremy White said RDI® Avalon® Aluminum Railing is one of their favorite products to work with.

 

June 27, 2023

RDI Elevation Rail Named “Remodelers Choice 100” Product

Qualified Remodeler named RDI® ElevationTM Rail in its “Remodelers Choice 100” — a listing of the 100 products most accessed by the magazine’s readers. The listing noted the decreased time and effort to install the railing and featured an image as well. Our brandmate MoistureShield® also made the list with its MeridianTM composite decking in new “griege” Catalina color.

MAY 1, 2023

Fence News Features ActiveYards Fencing and Barrette Outdoor Living Hardware in “Pool Fencing and Hardware” Article

Fence News published a special section in its May issue that featured ActiveYards® vinyl and aluminum fencing styles that are unique and meet pool code requirements — including the new Flint aluminum fencing with its modern cross pattern and several vinyl fencing options that allow for increased ventilation. Barrette Outdoor Living’s® innovative SM350 Surface Mount and Locking Pool Safety Latch were also highlighted in the article.

 

APRIL 5, 2023

House Beautiful Says DuraLife is a Brand Homeowners Should Know About

In a listing of “The Best Composite Decking Brands All Homeowners Should Know About,” House Beautiful featured DuraLife® Decking — highlighting the product’s versatility, Step-Clip® fastening system and patented ingenuities.

APRIL 1, 2023

RDI Elevation Rail Featured in Qualified Remodeler’s 2023 Outdoor Planning Guide

Qualified Remodeler listed RDI® ElevationTM Rail in the “Railing, Post Caps & Decking Accessories” section of its 2023 Outdoor Planning Guide: Buyers Guide. Oldcastle APG brandmate MoistureShield® was also featured in the guide for its Solid CoreTM Composite Railing and MeridianTM Composite Decking.

APRIL 1, 2023

Fence News Runs Article Highlighting DuraLife Decking’s InstaDeck Outdoor Flooring System

Fence News ran an article on “The Evolution of Composite Decking” that mentioned DuraLife® Decking’s InstaDeck® Flooring System and featured a photo and caption of our Hardwoods CollectionTM composite decking. The article also highlighted our Oldcastle APG brandmate MoistureShield®.

MARCH 1, 2023

NRLA’s LC Magazine Features RDI Railing in Outdoor Living Trends Article

An image and caption for RDI® Endurance® OriginalTM Rail was used in an article entitled “Outdoor Living Still Top of Mind for Homeowners” in NRLA’s LC Magazine. The article also featured Oldcastle APG® brandmates MoistureShield® and Belgard®.

MARCH 1, 2023

RDI Elevation Rail Named “Hot Product” in LBM Journal

Barrette Outdoor Living’s RDI® ElevationTM Rail was listed as an “Editor’s Choice Hot Product” from the 2023 International Builders’ Show.

MARCH 1, 2023

Fence News Highlight Barrette Outdoor Living Vinyl in Article on Emerging Trends in Vinyl Fencing

Fence News featured Barrette Outdoor Living’s Vinyl Fencing products along with product images and quotes from several of our employees and clients. Check out the article “Emerging Trends in Vinyl Fencing” on page 36.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Retrofit Magazine Highlights RDI Elevation Rail Win at IBS

Retrofit Magazine featured an article on Barrette Outdoor Living winning the “Most Innovative Building Material” Award for its RDI® ElevationTM Rail at the 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS).

 

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Family Handyman Highlights Winners from 2023 IBS Show

Barrette Outdoor Living’s RDI® ElevationTM Rail was listed in “9 Award-Winning Products From the 2023 International Builders’ Show” in Family Handyman. The listing highlighted the railing’s time saving installation claim and also mentioned our “Most Innovative Building Material” award win.