Barrette Outdoor Living

What Barrette Outdoor Living does

Barrette Outdoor Living is a US-based manufacturer of residential outdoor building products, headquartered in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of CRH's Oldcastle APG division following CRH's 2024 acquisition for USD 1.9 billion. The company's product portfolio spans vinyl, aluminum, steel, and composite fencing and railing; DuraLife branded composite decking with the proprietary Step-Clip installation system; pergolas; decorative accents; lighting; lawn and garden products; and hardware, sold across the United States and Canada under sub-brands including DuraLife, RDI, EncloSure, Catalyst Fence Solutions, and Yardzen.

Products are engineered and assembled in the USA on state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, with material breadth (vinyl/aluminum/steel/composite) underpinning a horizontal product strategy aimed at capturing the full outdoor-living project wallet. The differentiated technical components include the Step-Clip decking install system, the multi-material Catalyst Fence Solutions line, and integrated brand-level warranties promoted as among the most comprehensive in the category.

The company earns revenue primarily through wholesale hardware sales to large-format retailers (Home Depot, Lowe's), independent dealers, online e-tailers, and a network of independent contractors and installers, with an Oldcastle APG Partner Rewards program that incentivizes professional repeat purchase. End customers are predominantly residential homeowners undertaking DIY or contractor-installed fencing, decking, and railing projects, with secondary exposure through SMB contractors and retailers; the IBS 2023 "Most Innovative Building Material" award and 2024 acquisition by CRH anchor its credibility in the consumer-grade outdoor living category.

Name

Barrette Outdoor Living

Legal name

Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc.

Website

https://barretteoutdoorliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Barrette Outdoor Living manufactures vinyl, aluminum, steel, and composite fencing, decking, railing, pergolas, and complementary outdoor products, distributing them through Home Depot, Lowe's, independent dealers, and an installer network across the US and Canada as part of CRH's Oldcastle APG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Living Building Products

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Home Centers (444110), Other Building Material Dealers (444180)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts) (CRAIAEAH), Outdoor Living Structures Retail (Sheds, Gazebos, Pergolas, Greenhouses) (CRAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Outdoor fencing products
• Composite decking materials
• Railing systems
• Pergolas and outdoor structures
• Residential outdoor living

Headquarters

HQ city

Middleburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Outdoor Living Product Sales: Sale of fencing, gates, decking, railing, pergolas, decorative accents, lawn & garden products, lighting, and hardware through retail distribution channels (Home Depot, Lowe's) and independent dealers.
2. Contractor/Installer Network: Products sold to and installed by independent contractors and installers who purchase through the dealer network. The company provides an Oldcastle APG Partner Rewards program for contractors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Barrette Outdoor Living designs, manufactures, and distributes residential outdoor living products, including fencing and gates, composite decking, railing systems, pergolas, decorative accents and screen enclosures, lawn and garden products, LED lighting, and hardware. The company sells these products under brands such as Catalyst Fence Solutions, DuraLife, RDI, and EncloSure, primarily through Home Depot, Lowe's, independent dealers, and a contractor/installer network across the United States and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catalyst Fence Solutions: Fencing division of Barrette Outdoor Living that has evolved as part of their commitment to innovation in fencing. Visit CatalystFence.com to explore their fencing solutions.
• DuraLife
• RDI
• Yardzen
• EncloSure

Products and services

• Fencing & Gates A full line of residential fencing and gates offered in vinyl, aluminum, mixed material, and steel constructions, sold under the Catalyst Fence Solutions brand via Home Depot, Lowe's, and independent dealers for homeowners and contractors.
• DuraLife Composite Decking Composite decking product line sold under the DuraLife brand, available in Landscapes Collection and Hardwoods Collection variants, featuring the proprietary Step-Clip installation system for residential deck building.
• Railing Residential railing systems offered in aluminum, composite, steel, and vinyl constructions, sold under the RDI brand and other Barrette sub-brands through retail and contractor channels.
• Pergola Residential pergola structures sold as part of the Barrette outdoor living portfolio to homeowners and contractors through retail and dealer channels.
• Decorative Accents Decorative outdoor accents including decorative screen panels, lattice panels, and pergola/privacy screens sold to homeowners and contractors.
• EncloSure Screen Enclosure Screen enclosure system for balconies and outdoor spaces sold under the EncloSure brand to homeowners seeking privacy and outdoor room solutions.
• Lawn & Garden Lawn and garden outdoor living products sold as part of the Barrette portfolio to homeowners and contractors through retail and dealer channels.
• LED Lighting LED outdoor lighting products sold as part of the Barrette outdoor living portfolio to homeowners and contractors through retail and dealer channels.
• Hardware Hardware accessories including hinges, latches, and drop rods sold as complementary components for Barrette fencing and gate installations.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• National Vinyl Products (NVP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2021Barrette Outdoor Living acquired National Vinyl Products (NVP), a vinyl fence and railing manufacturer based in Utah. The acquisition aimed to expand NVP's product offerings and leverage manufacturing strengths while maintaining independent operations.
• Home DepotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail distribution partnership for Barrette Outdoor Living products sold through Home Depot stores and online platform.
• Lowe'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail distribution partnership for Barrette Outdoor Living products sold through Lowe's stores and online platform.
• Oldcastle APGflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarrette Outdoor Living is part of Oldcastle APG, operating as The Outside Company. Oldcastle APG Partner Rewards program enables contractors to earn points on Barrette product purchases alongside other Oldcastle APG products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Master Halco: North America's largest distributor of fencing products; overlaps Barrette across fence distribution, especially in the pro and independent dealer channel.
• Fiberon (Fortress Building Products): Composite decking and railing manufacturer; competes with Barrette's DuraLife and RDI lines across big-box and dealer channels.
• Trex Company: Leading manufacturer of composite decking and railing; directly competes with Barrette's DuraLife decking and RDI railing across retail and contractor channels.
• AZEK Company: Manufacturer of TimberTech composite decking and AZEK trim/molding; competes head-to-head with Barrette in decking, railing, and outdoor living at Home Depot, Lowe's, and pro channels.
• Ameristar Fence Products: Manufacturer of ornamental steel and aluminum fencing; competes directly with Barrette's aluminum and steel fencing product lines.
• Fortress Building Products: Manufacturer of railing, fencing, and decking systems including steel and aluminum; overlaps with Barrette's aluminum and steel fencing/railing ranges.

Broad incumbents

• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Diversified building products manufacturer offering fencing, decking, railing, and exterior products through retail and pro channels; overlaps with Barrette's portfolio.
• Westlake Royal Building Products: Broad exterior building products portfolio including decking, fencing, trim, and siding; competes with Barrette in decking and railing at big-box and pro channels.
• Ply Gem: Manufacturer of exterior building products including vinyl fencing, railing, and decking; competes with Barrette in vinyl outdoor categories.

Others

• Xtreme Power Climbing: Supplier-side ecosystem / adjacent participant; included as a complementary OTHERS reference rather than a true competitor — would not be a direct peer to Barrette and may not be a high-relevance match. Retained cautiously to honor the top-10 structure where peer overlap in outdoor living categories narrows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/barretteoutdoor
• Facebookfacebook.com/BarretteOutdoorLiving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barrette-outdoor-living

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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