JLC LIVE , the most anticipated regional trade event for residential construction, returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center, March 27-29, 2025. Marking its milestone 30th anniversary, JLC LIVE has hosted thousands of residential construction professionals from the northeast and beyond, offering top-tier education, hands on training and an expansive expo showcasing the latest advancements in the residential construction industry for three decades.
This year the event features over 40 immersive education sessions, 20 interactive building clinics and real-world jobsite demonstrations led by expert contractors. From building codes to climate resilience, embracing artificial intelligence (AI). The workshop and presentations cover vital topics at the forefront of the industry.
Expert builders will demonstrate skills and techniques in building clinics concentrating on framing, building technology, exteriors, decks, high performance building, indoor air quality, roofing and trim carpentry. In addition, 10 exhibiting companies will lead exhibitor demonstrations, engaging builders to learn new skills in a hands-on and focused environment, increasing personal and face-to-face access to experts.
Trends in residential building forecasted to gain traction this year include resilient design practices, use of flood resistance materials and heat-resistant structures are expected to see larger adoption. Innovations in durable materials and design protect homes from natural disasters and simplify repairs and rebuilds, ensuring safety, stability and long-term cost efficiency.
“Demand for stronger structures is at an all-time high, fueled by the need for longer lasting, more durable and resiliency in construction. JLC LIVE continues to remain hyper-focused on connecting the highest-grade companies and builders to one another, creating more integration between builders and brands they can trust.” says Sue Pino, Show Director of JLC LIVE. “Throughout our past 30 years, the event has brought the most experienced experts together to pave the way in smarter and better building. The anniversary reflects the strength of the residential buildings’ community and our commitment to provide solutions to help our industry adapt to a rapidly changing world.”
In addition to the main program, JLC LIVE offers the JLC LIVE En Español program, featuring sessions and workshops in Spanish tailored to serve Hispanic contractors. Furthermore, the Women in Construction Roundtable will provide a collaborative and empowering platform for women professionals to share experiences and build networks in the construction sector.
The residential construction market is poised for significant growth, with projection estimating $242.9 million increase from 2025 to 2029. This momentum is driven by rising household formation rates and increased demand for new housing units, underscoring the critical role of JLC LIVE in equipping professionals with practical tools and knowledge.
Registration is still open for the upcoming event. Please visit www.jlclive.com to attend.
The exhibition hall will host over 250 exhibitors, including leading manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers. We recommend adding the following exhibitors to your show planner:
Maze Nails Booth 1138
Top-quality Type 316 Stainless Steel Ring Shank Cedar Shake and Shingle Nails are ideal for the dependable application of cedar shakes and shingles. Mandatory within 15 miles of salt water areas as per the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau (cedarbureau.org) – and for applying pressure-impregnated preservative or fire-retardant treated shakes and shingles. (Check with treater for specific fastener requirements.) Type 316 stainless steel produces the most corrosion-resistant nails available – for a lifetime of worry-free service.
Maze manufactures quality double hot-dipped nails for fiber cement siding, cedar and redwood siding, roofing, cedar shakes and shingles, PVC trim products, decking, fencing and post frame building construction. Many manufacturers and industry associations recommend Maze Nails for use with their building products because of their superior rust-resistance and quality performance in the field. Maze also manufactures a complete line of stainless steel for marine and coastal applications. Maze Nails are 100 percent Made in the U.S.A. in Peru, Illinois.
In business since 1848, Maze Nails has a long standing tradition of providing top-quality nails to the building industry. Maze Nails is proud to be one of the last and longest standing manufacturers of 100-percent American-made nails. Maze has been setting the standard for 177 years. mazenails.com
Deckwise – Wisebond – Advantage Lumber Booth 1321
DeckWise® offers a range of dependable, tough, and long-lasting decking products and accessories. As a leading decking industry supplier, they provide solutions for various decking materials in any climate. Some of their more notable products include: Ipe Clip® Hidden Deck Fastener, Hardwood Wrench™, Hardwood Wrench™JR, Ipe Oil®, WiseCoat®, Ipe Seal®, Ledger & Post Wrap, WiseGuides Countersink Bit, High-Speed Drill Bits, and Composite Deck Screws. For more information, visit the DeckWise® website.
WiseBond® specializes in epoxy products for woodworking and artistic applications. Their Deep Pour™ Epoxy is designed for pours up to 2 inches deep. It’s commonly used for creating beautiful live-edge river tables, encapsulating objects, casting, and achieving special color effects. WiseBond® epoxy can be used for various creative projects beyond decking, such as bar and table tops. See these products at the booth or go to wisebond.com for more info.
Advantage Lumber has been a global leader in manufacturing and shipping sustainable, premium-grade materials for decking, siding, live-edge slabs, and cabinet-grade lumber since 1992. They offer a variety of products, including Brazilian Cherry Flooring, synthetic decking, and live-edge wood slabs. Their materials are 100% all-natural and chemical-free hardwoods and they always ensure responsible harvesting from well-managed forests. Customers worldwide choose them for premium-grade materials. You can count on reliable performance even in extreme climates. Advantage Lumber also manufactures and ships Ipe Decking, Hardwood Siding, and Deck Tiles. Advantage Hardwood Decking and Lumber materials are shipped worldwide. For more information, visit AdvantageLumber.com
Trex Company Booth 603
This spring, Trex will complete a strategic trifecta by strengthening its mid-tier offerings with the expansion of its Trex Select® line. Just in time for prime decking season, the company is rolling out three new colors featuring elevated aesthetics and performance – including the industry’s first mid-priced board with heat-mitigating technology.
Three New Hues, Performance-Driven Technology
To better align with current consumer preferences, the 2025 additions to the Trex Select line not only introduce a brightened color palette but an updated design aesthetic as well. Joining the existing shades of Saddle and Pebble Grey are three fresh, on-trend hues featuring a new grain pattern with subtle streaking and refined embossing:
· Malted Barley – a warm earthy shade with soft and subtle grey undertones
· Millstone – a natural, weathered grey with a timeless shadowed undertone
· Whiskey Barrel – a rich, rustic brown complimented with cozy, refined streaking
Further differentiating these new offerings is the fact that they will be the first mid-tier options in the industry to feature Trex’s proprietary SunComfortable™ IR technology. Advanced heat-mitigation properties engineered into the shell of the boards reflect the sun and keep the surface cooler* than other composite decking offerings of a similar color.
Trex Select decking features a solid board profile that delivers increased durability, structural integrity and the ability to be curved. Boards come in 12’, 16’ and 20’ lengths and accommodate the Trex Hideaway® Hidden Fastener Collection, allowing for a smooth, unfettered finish free of nails and other visible fasteners. Further enhancing its appeal, Trex Select is backed by a 35-year Limited Residential and Fade & Stain Warranty and a 10-year Limited Commercial Warranty.
Like all Trex decking, Select boards are sustainably made from up to 95% recycled and reclaimed content and engineered with a proprietary, high-traffic formulation and ultra-durable integrated shell that resists stains, scratches and mold**. They won’t rot, warp, crack or splinter like wood, and upkeep is hassle-free. No sanding, staining or painting is ever needed, and spills wash off easily with just soap and water.
Trex Select will be available throughout the Midwest and East Coast in April, with further expansion to the West Coast this summer.
Follow Trex.com for more information.
Trex® Seal™ Sub-Ledger Tape
Waterproofing the ledger board is a critical step in preventing moisture damage and ensuring the structural integrity of a deck over time. To fully protect this essential component, the makers of Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape have introduced a butyl tape engineered specifically for use beneath the ledger board. Measuring 22 inches wide and featuring a convenient triple-release liner, Trex® Seal™ Sub-Ledger Tape creates a continuous water-tight seal between the ledger board and the house wrap to prevent water from infiltrating the house.
This sub-ledger offering features similar performance qualities and benefits as the award-winning Trex Seal Ledger Tape in a wider product designed for this specific application. This self-adhering, butyl-based tape covers the entire surface beneath the ledger board and integrates with the house wrap to provide a continuous seal for optimal protection against moisture and water penetration. It also creates a water-tight seal around ledger fasteners.
Whether constructing a new deck or replacing an existing one, installing Trex Seal-Sub Ledger Tape is a simple process that takes minutes but can add years to the life of a deck. For more information, visit TrexSeal.com.
Bigfoot Systems Booth 1315
The best footing tube base & pier footing tubes available today are made by Bigfoot Systems®. The Bigfoot team has been in the construction business for many years and has developed a variety of Bigfoot products for all your construction needs. Visit this booth and browse the product line to learn more about allowable gravity loads each model will withstand. This will help you choose the footing that is right for your residential, light commercial or industrial applications. For more info, go to bigfootsystems.com
Tando Composites Booth 827
Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products, leads the market in composite exterior cladding. With flagship products like Beach House Shake® and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone, Tando offers innovative, high-performance solutions favored by professionals and homeowners alike. Their durable, lightweight designs set a new standard in exterior cladding, combining beauty with ease of installation.
- The TandoStone aLL-Pro Corner™ redefines exterior stone installations with unmatched simplicity and efficiency. Designed to complement the TandoStone system, the aLL-Pro Corner eliminates the challenges of traditional painted concrete veneers, such as breakage, heavy lifting, and labor-intensive cutting. With quick installation times and no need for specialized tools, siding installers can complete projects in minutes, even in challenging weather. Offering realistic aesthetics without visible seams or repeating patterns, the lightweight composite technology ensures safety and durability, making it the go-to solution for remodelers and builders. Learn more at www.tandocomposites.com
CAMO Fasteners Booth 621C
CAMO has proven itself as an innovative player in the decking segment with smart tools and tough fasteners, all engineered to save builders time while providing high quality results. This year, CAMO will show off their new Countersinking Deck Screw, a builder’s workhorse, which is coated in CAMO’s proprietary Protech coating and features reverse upper threads for superior pull-down power and a countersinking head for a clean, flush finish.
CAMO is also displaying their line of Structural Screws, engineered to take on the toughest builds. Their versatile line of screws are fully code-compliant, offering a reliable, long-lasting solution for decks, substructures, and other outdoor and indoor applications. Their durable Protech Ultra 4 coating is tested twice as long as traditional coatings, and provides exceptional resistance to corrosion. That means fewer repairs and longer-lasting results, which is a win for builders managing budgets and looking to invest in quality materials that’ll stand the test of time.
CAMO’s builder-favorite WedgeClip will also be featured and available for live demos. The versatile WedgeClip is designed to work seamlessly with all leading grooved deckboards, and speeds up the installation process while providing a strong, secure hold. The pre-assembled clip design allows for one-handed install and one-pass fastening, meaning less time fumbling with fasteners. CAMO’s WedgeMetal Clips are equally versatile, and designed to work in metal joists with its specialized, stainless steel screw.
Visit CAMO’s booth (621C) to view and demo the Countersinking Deck Screw, Structural Screws, WedgeClip, and the full line of CAMO’s innovative products. For more info, go to camofasteners.com
Deckorators Booth 327
Deckorators has introduced a range of product innovations for 2025:
DECKORATORS GLASS RAIL POST KITS: Coming mid-2025, Deckorators Glass Rail Post Kits will feature a post-to-post glass design with line, end, and corner post configurations. Available in Textured Black, the kit is adaptable to 6- and 13-mm glass.
DECKORATORS CONTINUOUS TOP RAIL: Deckorators Continuous Top Rail, also coming mid-2025, is compatible with contemporary cable railing and glass railing.
DECKORATORS SUMMIT DECKING: Deckorators Summit Decking is the newest line of decking featuring mineral-based Surestone® technology. Designed to deliver a practical blend of performance and value, Summit decking will be offered in three new on-trend colors. Summit Decking is warrantied for water and ground contact installation and features a low-gloss surface finish and flatgrain variegation.
DECKORATORS ALUMINUM FENCE KITS AND PRE-ASSEMBLED PANELS: Deckorators Aluminum Fence Kits and Pre-Assembled Panels offer two Aluminum Fence options, one kit that requires assembly and the other a pre-assembled panel. Both are made from durable powder-coated aluminum in a black finish and come in three sizes: 48″ Standard Bottom, 54″ Flush Bottom, and 60″ Standard Bottom. Designed for easy installation, these fence kits add style and security to any home.
STEALTHLOCK UNIVERSAL DECK CLIPS: StealthLock Universal Deck Clips are designed for use with grooved Surestone®, composite, PVC, and hardwood boards. Featuring innovation by CAMO, these pre-assembled, one-pass fasteners allow for easy and seamless installation and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
For more information, go to deckorators.com
