California Deck Builder Chooses AZEK® Deck and Rail for San Francisco Condominium Rooftop Deck

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Aug 02, 2016, 10:13 ET

SKOKIE, Ill., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven and Brucie Schneider, of San Rafael, California-based construction company Schneider Construction, were recently tasked with solving a condo association's challenge of expanding a rooftop area that was once the site of a rotting, wooden deck. Keeping that deck failure in mind, they wanted to provide the owners with a low-maintenance and durable option for the new deck. The revamped outdoor space will serve as a common area for condo residents, while providing a gorgeous, bird's eye view of the San Francisco skyline.

The newly built AZEK Deck where condo residents can view the San Francisco skyline.

Inspired by its rich color and superior durability, as well as its Class "A" flame spread rating, the Schneiders selected AZEK Deck's Vintage Collection in Mahogany. "We have been working with AZEK Decking for several years because of its aesthetic appeal and because it's easy to transport. It is very good for roof installations because it's lightweight and won't add unnecessary weight to the building," said Steven Schneider. "Plus, AZEK Deck's Vintage Collection carries the Class 'A' Flame spread rating, which many buildings in California require."

The Class "A" Flame Spread Index rating is based on results of testing per ASTM E84, recognized by the International Building Code (IBC) as a standard method for testing flame spread.

"We specifically chose AZEK Deck for the 10^th Street Lofts because we wanted to create this space with materials that are sustainable and low maintenance," Schneider said. "The condo association and homeowners already dealt with a wood deck that needed to be replaced after only seven years. We knew that AZEK products would look beautiful, and are also engineered to last far longer than traditional wood decks. And AZEK Deck's 30-year fade and stain warranty and limited lifetime warranty are major benefits to the homeowners."

For the renovation project, Schneider's team also had to develop a unique understructure solution for the decking that would fit the space constraints below the condo's rooftop access doors. Schneider engineered the one-of-a-kind deck support with steel to provide a stable base for the decking and railing.

In addition to AZEK Deck, the project also features newly introduced Bronze AZEK Impression Rail™, an aluminum railing with premium wrought iron aesthetics.

"Made from high-performance materials and offering unrivaled beauty, AZEK Deck's Vintage Collection's Class "A" flame spread rating provides peace of mind for fire-conscious California homeowners," said AZEK's CMO Julia Fitzgerald. "This new rooftop deck delivers a beautiful and safe outdoor living space for the condo owners to enjoy."

About AZEK Building Products:
Part of CPG Building Products, the AZEK brand capitalizes on more than 30 years of manufacturing and R&D experience to manufacture premium, low maintenance exterior building products such as AZEK Deck, the leading brand of capped polymer decking, and AZEK Trim, the leading brand of low-maintenance trim along with AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, AZEK Rail, AZEK Pavers, and AZEK Siding. For more information, visit www.azek.com.

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