New Cedar Preassembled Railing Offers One-Piece Installation and an Elegant Touch
WINTHROP, MAINE – July 18, 2007 – Maine Ornamental, LLC, the leading designer and manufacturer of decorative post caps and deck accessories, has introduced a handcrafted, preassembled railing that installs in minutes, yet looks custom built.
The new, all-wood railing comes packaged in fully-assembled sections complete with hardware, allowing for quick-and-easy installation. Simply set the posts and attach the sections using the supplied brackets.
With its pre-glued mortise and tenoned connections, the railing has a smooth, continuous finish. This cedar preassembled railing is 34 inches high and is available in both six and eight-foot sections. Matching 42-inch cedar post sleeves and 6-foot stair rails are also available.
But that’s just the beginning. Maine Ornamental’s Preassembled Railing has options for finishing touches previously found only on custom-built decks: Glass Rail Accents in the same patterns used on Maine Ornamental’s popular Tiffany-style post caps -- California Grape, Sunflower and Mission. These can be integrated into the rail design to create a total customized look. Featuring the same New England-style craftsmanship, attention to detail and top-quality material found in all Maine Ornamental handcrafted products, the Glass Rail Accents are made to install quickly and easily in the railing’s openings.
"With our new products, builders can achieve a custom, handcrafted look faster and with far less cost than a custom-built railing system - right out of the box," says Rick Preble, Maine Ornamental’s president. "And because the railings are built in a controlled environment, we can maintain quality and consistency, and ensure every piece meets our exacting standards."
Maine Ornamental Preassembled Railing and Glass Rail Accents are available through a national network of dealers and distributors. For more information, contact Maine Ornamental at 866-780-3507 or visit www.postcaps.com to view the complete line of deck accessories and post caps.
ABOUT MAINE ORNAMENTAL, LLC -- Maine Ornamental manufactures nearly 300 different styles of post caps in materials ranging from wood to copper, composites, vinyl and glass. The company sells its products through a nationwide network of dealers and distributors. Products also are available through retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s. Maine Ornamental is owned
by Universal Forest Products, Inc., a $2.7 billion building products company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Corporate Media Relations: Chris Fox, cfox@ufpi.com
Product photos can be downloaded for publication directly from the newsroom at www.postcaps.com. Product literature and a complete photo disk can also be requested.
We provide product for use in garden, deck, and landscape design projects to be featured in trade and consumer publications. Design producers or editors can request product samples or specific materials by contacting Maine Ornamental at 616.365.6608 or cfox@ufpi.com
New Tiffany-style Glass Rail Accents Provide Decorative Touch
WINTHROP, MAINE – April 24, 2007 – Maine Ornamental, LLC, the building industry’s most innovative designer and manufacturer of decorative post caps, has introduced a new product category for deck accessories. Tiffany-style Glass Rail Accents provide a unique and vibrant option for designing a one-of-a-kind deck.
Glass Rail Accents are available in three Tiffany-style designs, including California Grape, Sunflower and Mission. The colorful accents incorporate the same stained glass patterns as Maine Ornamental’s Tiffany-style post caps.
The Glass Rail Accents are easily mounted between wood or composite balusters and are available in a rectangular size of 3.5” x 31.”
As with all Maine Ornamental products, traditional New England-style craftsmanship, attention to detail and top-quality materials go into every handcrafted product.
“We pride ourselves on being the leader of ornamental post caps, and with the advent of our Glass Rail Accents and other unique options, we continue to position Maine Ornamental as the leader in deck accessories," says Rick Preble, president of Maine Ornamental.
Maine Ornamental Glass Rail Accents are available through a national network of dealers and distributors. For more information, contact Maine Ornamental at 866-780-3507 or visit www.postcaps.com to view the complete line of deck accessories and post caps.
ABOUT MAINE ORNAMENTAL, LLC -- Maine Ornamental manufactures nearly 300 different styles of post caps in materials ranging from wood to copper, composites, vinyl and glass. The company sells its products through a nationwide network of dealers and distributors. Products also are available through retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s. Maine Ornamental is owned
by Universal Forest Products, Inc., a $2.7 billion building products company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Corporate Media Relations: Chris Fox, cfox@ufpi.com
Product photos can be downloaded for publication directly from the newsroom at www.postcaps.com. Product literature and a complete photo disk can also be requested.
We provide product for use in garden, deck, and landscape design projects to be featured in trade and consumer publications. Design producers or editors can request product samples or specific materials by contacting Maine Ornamental at 616.365.6608 or cfox@ufpi.com.
NEW COPPER ACCESSORIES MEET CONSUMER DESIRE FOR HIGH-END ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS
WINTHROP, MAINE – Feb. 12, 2007 – In 1994, Maine Ornamental introduced their first copper-topped post cap, beginning a design revolution that solidified their place as the nation’s largest manufacturer of decorative post caps for decks, fences and other post applications.
Today, the company’s copper post caps and post points remain best sellers, available in several different styles, including the traditional Victoria Copper High Point, the flat-surfaced Copper Plateau and the substantial Copper Ball Cap. Copper styles of slightly smaller stature, like the company’s Newport and Hatteras post caps and the elegantly simple Copper Post Point, also remain highly popular.
For the 2007 season, Maine Ornamental has introduced some all-new copper accents as fence and deck accessories:
All-new Convertible Post Cap Lights are available in two copper styles -- a round, etched copper design and a square, traditional, New England lantern style. Both styles, also available in stainless, mount on top of rail posts and can be used with either the solar-powered LED light (included) or with candles for a more romantic glow.
Victoria Copper Post Caps – Now available in 8” x 8” and 10” x 10” sizes, the larger versions of the Victoria Copper High Point feature the same quality, style and features as the original 4” x 4” and 6” x 6” sizes.
Copper Post Accents, designed to add the finishing touch to fence and deck posts, are available in a 3” x 15” size, featuring a five-sided plateau design that adds dimension and shimmer to the sides of rail posts. The Post Accent comes with easy-to-install attachment hardware.
The Sundial Copper Accessory is a creative new product that offers function and beauty. The sundial, also available in stainless, is a Maine Ornamental exclusive.
Maine Ornamental’s products are all available through the company’s nationwide network of dealers and distributors, and all products can be viewed on the company Web site, www.postcaps.com.
As with all Maine Ornamental products, traditional New England-style craftsmanship, attention to detail and top quality materials go into every handcrafted product.
For more information, contact Maine Ornamental at 866-780-3507 or visit www.postcaps.com to view the complete line of post caps and deck accessories.
ABOUT MAINE ORNAMENTAL, LLC -- Maine Ornamental manufactures nearly 300 different styles of post caps in materials ranging from wood to copper, composites, vinyl and glass. The company sells its products through a nationwide network of dealers and distributors. Products also are available through retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s. Maine Ornamental is owned
by Universal Forest Products, Inc., a $2.7 billion building products company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Corporate Media Relations: Chris Fox, cfox@ufpi.com
Product photos can be downloaded for publication directly from the newsroom at www.postcaps.com. Product literature and a complete photo disk can also be requested.
We provide product for use in garden, deck, and landscape design projects to be featured in trade and consumer publications. Design producers or editors can request product samples or specific materials by contacting Maine Ornamental at 616.365.6608 or cfox@ufpi.com.
INTRODUCING DECORATIVE GLASS POST CAPS WITH A SOLAR- POWERED LIGHT:
Tiffany-style Designs Give Outdoor Lighting a Handcrafted Touch
WINTHROP, MAINE – January 25, 2007 – Maine Ornamental, LLC, the building industry’s most innovative designer and manufacturer of decorative post caps, has introduced a series of three Tiffany-style Stained Glass Post Caps that include the added benefit of a solar-powered light to add an intimate glow to fences, decks and outdoor living areas.
Available nationwide this Spring, the Solar Tiffany-style Post Caps offer designer-inspired elegance and traditional post cap functionality that homeowners enjoy during the day, while offering a colorful source of ambient light at night.
The post cap lights are available in three Tiffany-style designs, including California Grape, Sunflower, and Mission.
Each cap is mounted on a wood base, with three options available: Pressure-Treated Pine, Cedar or Redwood. Two sizes are available to accommodate easy mounting over standard 4”x4” or 6”x6” posts.
The post caps require no additional wiring or electricity and mount in place using wood glue. A top-mounted solar lens and two rechargeable AA batteries (included) power two long-lasting LED bulbs. The lights become fully charged after just one day in the sun.
As with all Maine Ornamental products, traditional New England-style craftsmanship, attention to detail and top-quality materials go into every handcrafted product.
According to Rick Preble, president and general manager of Maine Ornamental, the company manufactures nearly 300 different post caps and deck accessories. Solar Post Caps were first introduced in 2006, as were the Tiffany-style Post Caps. Combining the two into the Solar Tiffany-style Post Caps was a natural extension of both lines. In addition, the Tiffany-style Mission is new for 2007.
“We’re excited about the market’s response to the Tiffany-style glass, which is one of the most decorative caps we’ve introduced. Its popularity has underscored the growing trend toward decorative details to complement landscaping and outdoor living areas. This product is attractive to look at during the day, and it’s really dynamite at night,” says Preble.
Maine Ornamental post cap products are available through a national network of dealers and distributors. For more information, contact Maine Ornamental at 866-780-3507 or visit www.postcaps.com to view the complete line of post caps and deck accessories.
ABOUT MAINE ORNAMENTAL, LLC -- Maine Ornamental manufactures nearly 300 different styles of post caps in materials ranging from wood to copper, composites, vinyl and glass. The company sells its products through a nationwide network of dealers and distributors. Products also are available through retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s. Maine Ornamental is owned
by Universal Forest Products, Inc., a $2.7 billion building products company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Corporate Media Relations: Chris Fox, cfox@ufpi.com
Product photos can be downloaded for publication directly from the newsroom at www.postcaps.com. Product literature and a complete photo disk can also be requested.
We provide product for use in garden, deck, and landscape design projects to be featured in trade and consumer publications. Design producers or editors can request product samples or specific materials by contacting Maine Ornamental at 616.365.6608 or cfox@ufpi.com.
Solar post cap lights offer both function and beauty
The First Lighted Post Cap from the Industry Leader in Decorative Post Caps Now Available
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON – May 11, 2006 – Maine Ornamental, LLC, the building industry’s largest supplier of decorative post caps, for fences, decks and outdoor areas, has introduced a series of new post caps with an illuminating feature: a wireless, sun-powered light for marking entries or accenting exteriors.
The first series of Solar Post Cap Lights was introduced this spring. It is available in a choice of four metal finishes, including copper, stainless, pewter, and black.
Each post cap rests above an attractive silhouette light made of shatter resistant plastic. The base of the cap is available in a choice of woods, including pressure treated pine, mahogany, redwood, cedar, and ipe.
The light itself requires no wiring or electricity and its glow is perfect for casting a relaxing ambiance over outdoor living areas. The post cap comes with two rechargeable AA batteries. The solar lens is designed to absorb enough sunlight to illuminate the light in the dark. The lights become fully charged after just one day in the sun.
According to Rick Preble, president of Maine Ornamental, the company manufactures more than 230 different post caps, but these are the first to include solar lighting. He says more lighted styles are planned for future introductions.
“This is a new and exciting product for us because of the lighting aspect. As the industry leader in post caps, we needed to ensure that we found the right mix of attractive design, sturdy construction and reliable lighting. This post cap brings all the elements together. It looks great, it features a long-lasting LED bulb, and it’s incredibly functional,” Preble says.
Lowes Home Improvement Stores nationwide are the first to offer the solar post caps under the Maine Ornamental brand. They retail for approximately $24.99 each. The stores stock the copper caps, which are available in both a 4” x 4” and 6” x 6” size. Stainless, Pewter and Black Solar Post Cap Lights are available in the 4” x 4” size through Lowes Special Order Department.
“We put a lot of attention into the quality of the craftsmanship on all our post caps, and these are top quality lights for fence and deck post finishing. They look great in the day time, and at night they light the way,” Preble says.
For more information, contact Maine Ornamental at 866.780.3507 or info@postcaps.com.
ABOUT MAINE ORNAMENTAL, LLC -- Maine Ornamental manufactures nearly 300 different styles of post caps in materials ranging from wood to copper, composites, vinyl and glass. The company sells its products through a nationwide network of dealers and distributors. Products also are available through retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s. Maine Ornamental is owned
by Universal Forest Products, Inc., a $2.7 billion building products company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Corporate Media Relations: Chris Fox, cfox@ufpi.com
Product photos can be downloaded for publication directly from the newsroom at www.postcaps.com. Product literature and a complete photo disk can also be requested.
We provide product for use in garden, deck, and landscape design projects to be featured in trade and consumer publications. Design producers or editors can request product samples or specific materials by contacting Maine Ornamental at 616.365.6608 or cfox@ufpi.com.
Tiffany-style and stained glass post caps will add interest to this year's deck and fence designs.
Glass post caps are part of the Spring 2006 offerings from Maine Ornamental, LLC.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON – April 17, 2006 -- When it comes to quality craftsmanship and interesting designs for post caps, no one has more styles or selection than Maine Ornamental, LLC, which this year introduces an all-new line of hand-crafted Stained Glass and Tiffany Style Glass Post Caps.
The solidly produced Tiffany Style post caps are unique to the company and are available in two designs: Tiffany Style Sunflower and Tiffany Style California Grape. Stained Glass Post Caps are available in bright shades of emerald, sapphire and garnet glass. All are hand-made using traditional stained glass construction techniques.
“We put a lot of attention into the quality of the craftsmanship on all our post caps, and the Tiffany Style components are particularly special,” says Rick Preble, president of Maine Ornamental.
The post caps are available with a choice of wood bases to fit either 4x4 or 6x6 posts. Available woods include pressure treated pine, mahogany, redwood, cedar, and ipe.
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Pricing on the caps ranges from $16 - $25, based on the size and style. They are available through Maine Ornamental’s nationwide network of dealers and distributors, as well as by special order at Lowe’s Home Improvement stores nationwide.
For more information, contact Maine Ornamental at 866.780.3507 or info@postcaps.com.
ABOUT MAINE ORNAMENTAL, LLC -- Maine Ornamental manufactures nearly 300 different styles of post caps in materials ranging from wood to copper, composites, vinyl and glass. The company sells its products through a nationwide network of dealers and distributors. Products also are available through retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s. Maine Ornamental is owned
by Universal Forest Products, Inc., a $2.7 billion building products company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Corporate Media Relations: Chris Fox, cfox@ufpi.com
Product photos can be downloaded for publication directly from the newsroom at www.postcaps.com. Product literature and a complete photo disk can also be requested.
We provide product for use in garden, deck, and landscape design projects to be featured in trade and consumer publications. Design producers or editors can request product samples or specific materials by contacting Maine Ornamental at 616.365.6608 or cfox@ufpi.com.