/C O R R E C T I O N — ProWood®/
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PR Newswire
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 25, 2026
In the news release, New ProWood Product Named BobVila.com 2027 Tool of the Year Award Winner, issued 25-Sep-2026 by ProWood® over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there has been an update to the headline. The complete, corrected release follows:
New ProWood Product Named BobVila.com 2026 Tool of the Year Award Winner
The 4x4 Deck Railing Post Pocket was recognized in the DIY Essentials category for making code-compliant railing installation faster and easier
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ProWood®, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium pressure-treated lumber, today announced that its 4x4 Deck Railing Post Pocket has been named a BobVila.com 2026 Tool of the Year in the DIY Essentials category. Now in its third year, the awards program recognizes the market's most innovative products for utility, quality construction, and originality. ProWood was chosen from nearly 400 entries considered this year.
The 4x4 Deck Railing Post Pocket anchors wood railing posts directly to the deck's joist, reinforcing the connection while staying fully hidden once the deck is finished. It is engineered to meet code requirements for 36" and 42" deck railings (AC174/AC273) and installs as a single, all-in-one kit with no extra hardware runs required.
"Getting the post connection right the first time is one of the trickiest parts of a deck build," said Luke Snyder, product manager at ProWood. "This product is designed to take the guesswork out of that process. This recognition validates what we set out to do, which was to give builders and DIYers hardware that installs fast and holds up."
Watch a 4x4 Deck Railing Post Pocket installation. To learn more about other ProWood products and solutions, including TrueFrame™ Joist, an enhanced treated lumber solution for decking substructures, visit www.prowood.com/products.
About ProWood
ProWood, a brand of UFP Retail Solutions, LLC, a UFP Industries company, is the industry's foremost manufacturer-distributor of lumber products and premier building materials. With a nationwide presence and a diverse range of products tailored for both building professionals and DIY homeowners, we deliver solutions that meet every need. Backed by industry-leading warranties and a relentless commitment to innovation, ProWood leads the way in education and product expertise, ensuring an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint. To learn more about ProWood, visit www.prowood.com or call 1-844-529-5882.
UFP Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI)
UFP Industries, Inc., formerly Universal Forest Products, is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries, UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions, manufacture, distribute, and sell a wide variety of wood and alternative material building and industrial products worldwide. Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com.
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