AmeriDex

09/09/2026

Fall is the deadline, not the warning. 🍂

Leaves in the gaps, gutters overflowing onto the boards, a sealing decision you keep putting off... winter doesn't care which one you skip.

We put together the 8 things worth checking on any deck before the freeze hits, plus the one job that disappears for good once you're on a dry-space system. 🏡💧

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08/04/2026

🌀 Peak storm season is here, and your deck is probably the last thing on your hurricane prep list.

It should not be. 🌧️ Wind-driven rain does not fall straight down. It pushes sideways into the gaps between your deck boards and soaks the joists, the beams, and the ledger bolted to your house. That framing sits in the shade, dries slowly, and stays damp for days in shore humidity. The surface looks perfectly fine the whole time. 🪵

✅ We put together a seven-step checklist you can run before the next system rolls in, plus what to look for underneath once it passes. Free, no signup, and there is a progress tracker so you can work through it at your own pace.

🔗 https://www.ameridex.com/blog/prepare-deck-for-hurricane-season.html

Peak storm season runs August through October. A 7-step checklist to prepare your deck for a hurricane or Nor'easter, what to inspect underneath afterward, and the one prep step you only get to make once.

07/13/2026

Think your deck needs a power washer? Think again. 🚫

Most deck brands will tell you their boards can be power washed. As the manufacturer, we take a different position, and it comes from actually testing the material.

Our testing on AmeriDex cellular PVC shows that high-pressure washing can create micro-tears in the surface. They're nearly invisible on day one, but over time they collect water and debris AND disrupt the UV stabilizers built into the cap layer, creating weak spots where sunlight speeds up fading and wear.

The good news? Keeping an AmeriDex deck looking new is genuinely easy. A garden hose, mild soap, and a soft-bristle brush handle just about everything.

Our new guide breaks down the full routine, seasonal maintenance, how to handle tough stains like mold, grease, and leaf tannins, and exactly what you never need to do.

👉 Read it here: https://www.ameridex.com/blog/how-to-clean-pvc-deck-boards.html

American Pro Building Products

PVC deck boards are low-maintenance, not no-maintenance. Learn the right cleaning routine, products to avoid, and seasonal care tips that keep AmeriDex boards looking new for decades.

07/07/2026

💧 Keep the space under your deck dry AND protect the deck itself. 🏠

A below-joist tray catches rain after it's already soaked your framing. An above-joist seal stops water right at the surface, so your joists never get wet, and never rot. ☀️

👉 Building new? Our buyer's guide breaks it all down:
https://www.ameridex.com/blog/above-joist-vs-below-joist-buyer-guide.html

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Two ways to keep the space under a deck dry, and only one keeps the deck itself dry too. Here is how above-joist drainage compares with below-joist trays and membranes, and how to decide before you build.

06/21/2026

🌊 Building a deck at the Jersey Shore? The salt air is already working against it.

Down at the beach, salt, humidity, and Nor'easters punish a deck year round, and the worst damage happens where you never look: the framing. Corroded fasteners and rotting joists can hide for years while the deck surface still looks brand new. 😬

The fix isn't more sealer. It's stopping the water before it ever reaches the structure. ✅ The AmeriDex above-joist system locks a water-diverting Dexerdry seal between every cellular PVC board, so rain and storm water shed right off the surface. The framing stays dry, the hardware stays solid, and the space underneath stays usable. 🏖️

As a New Jersey company, we know exactly what the shore does to a deck.

👉 Read the full guide: https://www.ameridex.com/blog/nj-shore-deck-guide.html

Salt air, humidity, and Nor'easters punish shore decks. Here is why coastal framing rots and corrodes faster, and how an above-joist PVC drainage system keeps a Jersey Shore deck dry for life.

06/11/2026

🔎 What is inside your deck board matters more than the finish on top.

🪵 Composite hides wood fiber under a cap. Scratch it, cut it, or wrap only three sides and that wood is exposed to water. 💧

✅ AmeriDex boards are solid cellular PVC with an ASA cap that wraps the top, sides, and about an inch under each edge, so a cut edge is just more PVC. Nothing inside to rot, swell, or feed mold.

🏆 Cellular PVC wins for a dry deck, every time.

👉 Full breakdown: https://www.ameridex.com/blog/cellular-pvc-vs-composite-decking.html

Composite hides wood fiber under a cap. Cellular PVC has none. Here is why a wood-free board wins on moisture, weight, heat, cut edges, and lifespan.

04/27/2026

🌧️ April showers don't have to ruin the space under your deck.

Right now, while rain drips through your deck boards, that entire area below is turning into a muddy, unusable mess. AmeriDex changes that.

Turn that drip zone into a covered patio for grilling, dry storage for outdoor furniture, or a sheltered play space for the kids. No more wasted square footage ☀️

💧 Keeps your under-deck area completely dry
🏡 Creates a finished outdoor room feel
🔧 Protects deck structure from moisture
🇺🇸 American-made with dedicated support

Visit http://www.ameridex.com for a free quote.

04/20/2026

Stop wasting the space under your deck 🌧️➡️🏡

Tired of a wet, drippy, wasted space under your deck 💧 Set up a lounge, kids zone, or storage that actually stays dry, even during a storm 🛋️☔ Visit ameridex.com to see how the AmeriDex dryspace system can transform the space under your deck.

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03/20/2026

Turn that muddy mess under your deck into your favorite outdoor room ✨

Tired of dodging drips every time it rains under your deck? With the AmeriDex water‑diverting deck system, the space beneath your deck becomes dry, comfortable, and actually usable for seating, storage, or a cozy hangout 🙌 Our American‑made system channels water away so you can enjoy more of your backyard in any weather.

Ready to upgrade your under‑deck space? Visit http://www.ameridex.com to get started 💧

03/11/2026

Come check us at at the 2026 Ideas Show in King of Prussia, PA!

Booth Number 111