ProWood to showcases Outdoor Living Solutions at Ace Hardware Fall Convention 2026
ProWood is bringing its portfolio of treated lumber and outdoor-living solutions to the Ace Hardware Fall Convention, taking place September 22–24, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Visitors can meet the ProWood team at Booth #24001E and explore a coordinated product lineup designed to help Ace retailers serve outdoor construction and renovation projects from framing through finish.
The ProWood display will feature ProWood treated lumber, Deckorators® composite decking and UFP-Edge exterior trim, siding and pattern products, giving retailers an opportunity to see how complementary products can be brought together to support complete outdoor-living projects. The Ace Hardware Fall Convention is one of the major fall buying and networking events for independent hardware retailers, with the 2026 program also featuring education, new products, vendor connections and merchandising opportunities.
A complete outdoor-living product portfolio
At the center of ProWood’s presentation is a product strategy that connects structural and finished outdoor applications. ProWood treated lumber provides solutions for deck framing and other outdoor construction requirements, while Deckorators adds composite decking and railing options aimed at creating finished outdoor living spaces. The portfolio is complemented by UFP-Edge, which offers exterior trim, siding and pattern products for projects that extend beyond the deck itself. Together, the brands give Ace retailers a broader assortment to address multiple stages of an outdoor project rather than focusing on a single product category.
This integrated approach is particularly relevant as homeowners continue to invest in outdoor spaces that function as extensions of the home. Deckorators’ 2026 Outdoor Living Report identified growing interest in front-of-home spaces, multi-zone outdoor layouts, low-maintenance materials, pet-conscious designs and projects that balance personal style with long-term value.
Deckorators brings new outdoor-living options
Deckorators enters the fall retail season with an expanded portfolio of decking and railing solutions. Among its 2026 product developments are Altitude composite decking, featuring a fire-resistant core and Class B flame-spread rating, an upgraded fire-resistant core for Vista decking, and a new Shoreline color for Venture decking. The brand has also expanded its glass railing solutions for applications where unobstructed views are a priority. The brand has continued to expand its manufacturing and innovation capabilities during 2026. Its current development program includes additional manufacturing capacity and continued investment in outdoor-living products, reflecting the company’s focus on serving both contractors and homeowners with increasingly varied decking and railing requirements.
Another recent development within the UFP portfolio is ProWood TrueFrame™ Joist, a kiln-dried-after-treatment framing solution developed for deck substructures. According to UFP Industries, the product is designed to provide greater dimensional stability than conventional treated framing, helping reduce cupping, twisting and warping during deck construction.
Supporting ace retailers from framing to finish
For Ace retailers, the ProWood presence at the Fall Convention is focused not only on products but also on the support needed to build an effective outdoor-living category. The company says its team will be available at Booth #24001E to discuss how ProWood can help retailers combine products, service and support to meet customer needs across outdoor projects. ProWood’s dealer program includes a nationwide network, dedicated account management, access to a Dealer Portal and a portfolio of premium brands, providing retailers with resources beyond individual product lines.
The broader UFP Industries portfolio also provides access to complementary building products across construction and retail markets. UFP Industries, formerly Universal Forest Products, operates through UFP Construction, UFP Packaging and UFP Retail Solutions and serves customers through operations across North America and international markets.
Outdoor living remains a key retail opportunity
The timing of the Ace Hardware Fall Convention gives retailers an opportunity to review outdoor-living assortments and prepare for upcoming selling seasons. Ace’s 2026 Fall Convention program includes product discovery, educational sessions, networking and business-building opportunities, with the event also highlighting seasonal merchandise and new retail programs. For ProWood, the Orlando event provides a platform to demonstrate how treated lumber, composite decking, exterior trim and related products can work together as a complete outdoor-living proposition. As customers increasingly look for durable, attractive and functional spaces around their homes, retailers can benefit from having complementary products available across the project lifecycle.
With ProWood, Deckorators and UFP-Edge represented together, the company is positioning its Ace Hardware Convention presence around a straightforward proposition: giving retailers access to the materials, brands and support needed to help customers move an outdoor project from its structural foundation to the finished space.
Ace Hardware Fall Convention attendees can visit ProWood at Booth #24001E from September 22–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando to connect with the team and learn more about its outdoor-living product portfolio.
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