Brent Gwatney

Brent Gwatney is senior vice president for sales and marketing at MoistureShield composite decking. He has specialized in the building industry for more than 30 years, working with manufacturers, dealers, design professionals, contractors and building officials. Gwatney can be reached at brentgwatney@moistureshield.com.

Articles by Brent Gwatney

• Building durable decks, docks and boardwalks in Hurricane Alley

  Tuesday, April 17, 2018

  2017 brought one of the worst hurricane seasons in recent history. The United States' southeast region and the Caribbean — nicknamed "Hurricane Alley" — saw 17 named storms, including the infamous hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, between June 1 and Nov. 30.

• Composites get cool and cooler for 2017

  Tuesday, August 22, 2017

  ​Wood-plastic composites are increasingly becoming a popular option for homeowners and builders who are looking for an alternative to traditional wood decking. This is largely due to manufacturing advances related to beauty and performance.