LP issues product advisory for risky decking materials (at bizjournals.com)

has issued a product advisory for composite decking materials purchased after Jan. 1, 2005, and made by LP at its Meridian, Idaho facility. The company, which is a supplier of building products, says some of the composite decking materials can prematurely deteriorate and break, posing a risk of injury to consumers. LP decking products, including deck board and railings sold under the names of LP WeatherBest, WeatherBest, ABTCo and Veranda®are subject to this advisory. The products are used for building outdoor decks. LP has received claims of premature deterioration of a small portion of its decking product due to variations in manufacturing processes in this time frame. The company is urging anyone who bought or installed these decking products to contact LP for inspection. More information can be found on the company's... [read full story]