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Globol PVC moker exponds to decking ond roilino.

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Lumber hits 150.

12 0ects flex: Dedgn optlonr erqond for romporile dechng f4 Vendor orovs{ con boostyourdechng soler

Composite boords ond components ore being used for o growing ronge of opplications, including gozebos, orbors, benches ond fences.

At the plont or closer to you, product tours equip deolen' soles stoffs- ond their pro customen.

16 Cut your fuee by uring excesr inventory -April l5 moy be behind us, but it's never too eorly to begin improving next yeois tox situotion by donoting overstock merchondise to o discounl indu$ry retoiler.

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