Steve Taylor thinks it will catch people's eyes.

His company's wooden wall display, that is. No ordinary wood, he boasted, but the engineered kind, cobbled of recycled materials that he says makes for material that is stronger, more stable and easier to work with.

"We're getting more and more people asking for green products," explained Taylor, sales manager with Stock Building Supply. "I think (people will come) if they see something unusual or see something they haven't seen before."

Builders, contractors and a gamut of professionals from the construction and landscaping industries will be showing off their best products and building tips this weekend at the Trex Home and Garden Show 2011.

The 39th annual event, featuring about 100 vendors with displays and booths, is the largest fundraiser for the North Idaho Building Contractors Association.

More important, Taylor said, it's an opportunity for the public to talk one-on-one with area professionals about potential projects and ideas.

"It's a matter of being in front of people who are thinking of remodeling or building a new home," he said. "They will take the time to come out and see what's available."

Experts will be happy to consult with folks on every facet of tweaking the home and yard, said Cassie Worth, executive officer with NIBCA.

Several exhibitors will focus on green building, she said.

The highlights however, will be impressive feature displays, she promised.

"The displays are always impressive. It's amazing what they can do in a short time frame inside a building," Worth said.

Folks with ailing trees can head to Grace Tree Service's booth, which will be manned by certified arborists, said owner Tim Kastning.

"If people have questions concerning their trees, whether it's tree care, insects or disease issues, we will be available to answer any questions," Kastning said.

He expects the booth to draw a crowd, he added.

"Coeur d'Alene is a pretty progressive area as far as tree care," he said.

The company is also putting on a scavenger hunt at the event that offers a prize of a bushy, beautiful 12-to-14 foot Frasier Fir.

"It's a fun time," Kastning said. "It's a fun weekend activity right here in our community."

The three-day show begins Friday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Hours are scheduled as noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The event costs $5 for admission and is free for kids 12 and younger. Tickets automatically put folks in the running for prizes like a front-load washer and dryer, a 32-inch TV with a Blue-Ray DVD player and a garden show goodie box.

Folks who bring canned goods, to be donated to Community Action Partnership, will get a dollar off admission.

Proceeds will go toward the operation of NIBCA and support the nonprofit's efforts to protect and promote the construction industry, Worth said.

"I know we're all getting really anxious for springtime," she said with a laugh. "This is a great way to get some ideas and start thinking about spring."