Hardware Retailing The Industry's Source for Insights and Information
According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Quarterly Contractor Business Tracker Q2 2025 report, demand for outdoor products saw growth in the second quarter of 2025, driven by seasonal activity and a modest shift toward exterior project investment.
As fall approaches, stock these five products for both homeowners and professionals working on home exteriors.
Update Deck
Deckorators’ Aluminum Rapid Rail deck railing offers a scratch-resistant coating in a variety of colors and finishes. The railing is available in both 6- and 8-foot on-center lengths and matching deck gates and stair railing kits are available as add-ons.
The Cortex for Advanced PVC fastener system from TimberTech features a hidden fastening system, is ACQ-approved and can be used on a deck’s entire surface. This system is available for use in both 100- or 300-square-foot spaces.
Refresh Siding
The Zar Deck & Siding Semi-Transparent Stain is a durable siding and deck stain is waterproof, resists weather and fading and fortified with UV inhibitors. The stain can cover 100 to 400 square feet per gallon and dries in 24 hours.
Gutter Cleaning
This gutter guard from LeafSolution is made of stainless-steel mesh and handles up to 60 gallons of water per minute. The guard protects gutters from leaves, twigs, rodents, nests, stagnant water, shingle debris and more.
The Gutter Cleaning Kit from guttersupply includes the Gutter Grabber and the Gutter Getter Scoop, both designed to quickly clean debris from gutters. The kit allows users to clean up to 14 feet of gutter without moving a ladder.
