Ipe Clip's Extreme4 fastener is designed to work with any type of decking and install without special tools. 

The square shape and stainless steel insert fits into both custom-routed biscuit grooves and pre-grooved decking. With 4mm spacing, it also allows expansion and contraction of hardwoods boards.

Colors include brown, grey and black.

A new category of lumber products from iLevel by Wyerhaeuser resists mold and reduces inventory costs by eliminating inferior boards.

Pro Series Lumber is treated with a mold inhibitor to help it stay clean and bright. Proprietary technology and quality control checks remove boards that have a greater tendency to eventually crook, twist or bow. 

The product carries a NAHB Green Approved rating and SFI certification. Available sizes are 2x4 through 2x12.

GreenFiber blow-in insulation is made from fire-resistant borates and natural fiber cellulose for use in wall and attic retrofit projects.

As an all-natural insulation, the product reportedly contributes points toward LEED and LEED-H building 

FlameBlock fire-resistant OSB sheathing from LP Building Products is designed to slow down or block the progress of fire in residential and commercial buildings.

A thin coating of non-toxic magnesium oxide cement and fiberglass reportedly provides fire resistance without exposure to chemical treatments. The product carries a Class-A flame-spread rating and is ICC-certified for common roof and wall designs in multi-family and commercial buildings. 

StormMaster asphalt shingles from Atlas Roofing are now offered with the look of slate.

Available in a full range of designer colors, the shingles reportedly resist cracking, splitting, warping and shrinking in both hot and cold climates. They are designed to withstand impacts, winds and wind-driven rain in excess of 100 mph. 

Two new lines of deep I-joists from Boise Cascade are designed for environmentally friendly light commercial construction.

The BCI 90e series and AllJoist AJS-30 series reportedly have higher design values to handle higher loads and longer spans, up to 44'.

Both are available in depths of 18", 20", 22", and 24", with 1-1/2" deep and 3-1/2" wide Versa-Lam LVL flanges in lengths up to 48'.

Andersen's new 100 Series windows are constructed of Fibrex, a structural composite blend of sawdust and polymer. 

The products earned Scientific Certification Systems approval for recycled content and SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality. Available styles include single-hung, casement, awning, picture and gliding.

Milgard Windows & Doors has added a triple glazing option to its Tuscany line of vinyl replacement windows and patio doors.

The option reportedly meets or exceeds qualifications for both Energy Star and Energy Tax Stimulus programs. Other options include dual SunCoatMAX Low-E glass and an argon gas blend for improved insulation and energy savings.

A new composite siding from Tech-Wood is constructed of 75% long-strand pine fibers and 25% virgin polypropylene, reportedly to provide greater strength but lower weight and cost than fiber cement.

Tech-Plank has a distinctive woodgrain and can be worked like wood, with no special tools.

ProFekt wood-look strips from United Plastics Corp. quickly beautify aging decks without power-washing or rebuilding.

The strips are unrolled and installed with an adhesive over existing decks. The surface contains natural minerals to eliminate slipping and splinters, an ultraviolet stabilizer to minimize fading, and an antifungal treatment to prevent mold and mildew.