Citadel™ Treated Decking Products from Fortress

There's no mistaking the beautiful look and natural feel of a real wood deck. With a diverse selection of available options, Citadel™ Treated Decking Products from Fortress will exceed your customers' expectations. The full line of pressure-treated, 5/4 decking ranges from standard grade to clear-making Citadel the perfect solution for all your customers' decking applications.

All Citadel decking comes standard with our MicroPro^® treatment. MicroPro MCA ( Micronized Copper Azole) technology is a revolutionary preservative process offering many consumer benefits, including protection against termite damage and fungal decay, better corrosion resistance for code approved fasteners and hardware, direct aluminum contact, and better painting and staining qualities. MicroPro treated wood products are U.S. building code compliant and are backed by a Residential and Agricultural Limited Warranty.

How to Select the Right Fortress Product for You

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Choose the Grade of Your Decking Wood

Choose the Grade of Your
Decking Wood

Standard

A standard grade wood, with minimal wane and some knots

Premium

A premium grade wood, with fewer knots and an overall improved appearance over standard

Clear

For the most discerning homeowners, clear grade boards are the very best, with zero knots or wane and a denser, stronger product overall

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Choose Your Upgrades

Elite

Improve the look & feel of Standard or Premium-grade decking with boards sourced from the premier mills in the southeast United States.

FortressPlus

A factory-applied water repellant protection with benefits that include:

Better initial protection from swelling and weathering cycles when compared to wood containing no water repellents.
The factory-applied water repellent provides protection to all six sides of the board, including those sides typically missed by a brush or spray-on repellent applied after installation.
Reduced cracking, warping and twisting due to swelling and weathering cycles. Reduced maintenance.
Guaranteed protection against rot, fungal decay, or termite attack. Brighter appearance for a more natural appearance.
Building code compliant.

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Kiln Dried for Ultimate Performance

After chemical treatment, wood can then be upgraded to KDAT (kiln-dried after treatment). The process removes excess moisture from the product, adding strength and dimensional stability. With KDAT, the boards are less likely to shrink, cup or warp and they’re much lighter—potentially saving you freight costs and making the installer’s job easier too. Finally, you are also able to paint or stain the wood immediately rather than waiting 30+ days for the boards to properly weather.