Professional Remodeler articles from November 2004

Professional Remodeler archives from November 2004

250 years of consumer habits.(remodeling of buildings)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... Kimberly Sweet, Editor Twice a year I trek eastward to Harvard University to hear the latest research from the Joint Center for Housing Studies' Remodeling Futures Program. During one presentation this October, the speaker referred to "the...

BreatheClean.
November 1, 2004... Staff BreatheClean's whole home air purification system installs directly into the home's central ductwork and destroys most pathogens that pollute indoor air, says the manufacturer. The system applies high-intensity ultraviolet light to...

Motiv.
November 1, 2004... Staff Designed by Victor Hoernig of the Ginger Design Group, Motiv's London Terrace double sconce light is a reinterpretation of an authentic English Victorian design. Available in polished chrome, polished nickel, polished brass and satin...

Meyda Lighting.
November 1, 2004... Staff Meyda Lighting adds new designs to its Comfort Lighting line of decorative lighting, featuring fabric and glass shades with bases and components. The line includes table and floor lamps, ceiling pendants, chandeliers and wall...

Osram Sylvania.
November 1, 2004... Staff AquaLED recessed LED lighting system by Osram Sylvania comes equipped with four long-life Osram Power TOPLEDs in either white or blue for both outdoor and indoor applications. Available in chrome or granite finish, the fixture can be...

Sussman Lifestyle Group.
November 1, 2004... Staff Sussman's Tempo family of controls for MrSteam steam bath generators all feature a digital display with programmable time and temperature selections, with two preferred settings retained in memory, and on/off/pause modes. Available...

Panasonic.
November 1, 2004... Staff Panasonic's ductless mini split air conditioners function with a separate outdoor unit that can be placed up to 82 feet away using a connecting pipe. With the compressor outside the home, the noise stays outdoors. The air conditioner...

TimberTech.
November 1, 2004... Staff TimberTech's Whitesand Ornamental Railing System is made from pure wood composite decking material. The shape of the top rail provides a grip for a variety of hand sizes and a flat surface to rest items on. Available in 6- or 8-inch...

Master Halco.
November 1, 2004... Staff Colonial Aluminum ornamental fences and gates by Master Halco offer larger pickets, rails and posts to achieve 8-inch spacing. Assembled using stainless steel fasteners or aluminum pop rivets, the panels are powder-coated for...

Wolman.
November 1, 2004... Staff DeckBrite wood cleaner and coating prep by Wolman is now available in a resealable pouch. Ideal for use on pressure-treated wood, plastic/wood composites and weathered cedar and redwood, DeckBrite features an oxygen-activated formula...

Owens Corning.
November 1, 2004... Staff Owens Corning's new Woodcrest and Woodmoor Collection shingles are available for low-slope roofs in the Southwest, Rocky Mountain and West Coast regions. Available in seven colors, the shingles feature TruBond sealant, which seals at...

Lasertron.
November 1, 2004... Staff Stainless steel grills, refrigerators, cabinetry and sinks are available for any chef's outdoor kitchen. With cabinets and counter material made of granite or marble, and appliances made from 304-grade stainless steel, outdoor dining...

Style Solutions.
November 1, 2004... Staff Style Solutions introduces Style-Cast Columns, a line of more than 160 tapered and non-tapered round and square fiberglass reinforced polymer columns. Non-porous and waterproof, the columns can even be used as channels for downspouts...

CertainTeed.
November 1, 2004... Staff CertainTeed's EverNew Kingston Railing System for decks, porches and balconies provides greater reinforcement in the rails with an aluminum bracket in the rail-to-post connection. Vinyl trim covers, designed for flat, stair, column,...

Resource Materials Corp.
November 1, 2004... Staff Timbermill woodgrain vinyl siding panels from Resource Material Corp. are made with TempRite CPVC vinyl material that is impervious to wood-boring insects and can resist fading. Timbermill log panels shield a home from exterior noise...

Kroy Building Products.
November 1, 2004... Staff The Timberlast wood composite decking and vinyl railing system from Kroy Building Products is made from material less than 1A' inches thick. With wood particles and fibers encased in plastic, deck board is protected from traditional...

Heartland.
November 1, 2004... Staff With Heartland's new Visionary Accents, users can match exterior trim and shutters exactly. Featuring bold designer colors, including wineberry, forest green, bordeaux, and black, the trim is available in 3A'-inch window and door...

Pacor.
November 1, 2004... Staff Valulite Fiberglass Insulation by Pacor is a lightweight, highly resilient blanket-type thermal and acoustical insulation. Available in two levels of conductivity, Valulite-24 and Valulite-25, the insulation is effective at...

SoftPlan Systems.
November 1, 2004... Staff SoftPlan Review, by SoftPlan Systems, is an added module to SoftPlan Version 12.5 that functions as a drawing viewer and mark-up tool. With a PC, designers, builders and contractors can have instant access to view, comment and...

Falcon Foam.
November 1, 2004... Staff Falcon Foam wall insulation contains recycled content and has high potential for recyclability, making it ideal for firms that practice construction waste management. The light-weight insulation is easy to hoist, handle and install...

Johns Manville.
November 1, 2004... Staff Spray-in, formaldehyde-free, fast-dry insulation from Johns Manville can help reduce construction defects such as gaps, inadequate cavity-fill and settling and wall cavities that are not completely filled. The fibers of the Spider...

Formica.
November 1, 2004... Staff Stone Natural Quartz Surfacing is the newest addition to the Formica family. With 12 neutral colors, ranging from Breccia CrE me to Blue Crystalle (pictured), it is stain resistant and suitable for horizontal and vertical...

Bach.
November 1, 2004... Staff Bach introduces the Allemande bathroom ensemble collection featuring a widespread lavatory faucet, tub and shower fixtures and a Roman tub faucet. Each is available in six finishes: polished chrome, polished nickel, satin nickel,...

Abbaka.
November 1, 2004... Staff Abbaka introduces Classic, its newest range hood, with Antique Bronze finish. Other colors include Antique Copper, Hammered Aged Copper, Copper Verdigris, and brushed finished copper or brass. The hood's antiquing is done by hand,...

American Standard.
November 1, 2004... Staff The new VertiSpa Hydro Massage Shower System transforms an ordinary bathroom shower into a spa-like hydro massage. An adjustable vertical shower tower connects to the surface of the wall with five body spray jets, while two sliding...

Floric Polytech.
November 1, 2004... Staff Thin-section cementitious polymeric flooring has a wear-resistant finish for both interior and exterior surfaces. Floric Polytech MT-200 Microtopping can be applied by trowel, squeegee or roller, or can be sprayed. It is...

Fisher & Paykel.
November 1, 2004... Staff The Intuitive Eco IWL12 clothes washer by Fisher & Paykel comes with a "how dirty" option so homeowners can select how dirty a load is for the best water level, wash action, time, rinse and spin cycle. The washer offers 12 specialty...

Celesta.
November 1, 2004... Staff Celesta Luxury Glass Enclosures are frameless and custom designed and crafted to help homeowners create the ultimate shower environment. With an array of hinges, pulls and towel bars available in a variety of finishes, and three...

Timberlake Cabinet.
November 1, 2004... Staff Bookcases from Timberlake Cabinet Co. are available in cherry, maple, hickory and oak hardwoods, in a variety of different finishes, including glazes. They come in a white thermofoil option as well. Offered in heights from 48 to 96...

Price Pfister.
November 1, 2004... Staff Price Pfister offers Catalina, a pullout spray head lavatory faucet with arc styling for increased sink clearance. Users can toggle between the standard stream and spray modes by simply twisting the aerator, either while the pullout...

KitchenAid.
November 1, 2004... Staff Drawer dishwashers by KitchenAid allow users to wash two loads simultaneously at different cycle settings. With a variety of functional configurations, delicate items can be washed separately from pots and other heavy-duty...

MasterBath.
November 1, 2004... Staff Create a custom bath cabinet design with details including moldings, decorative fillers and toe kicks for hutches, linen cabinets, storage and medicine cabinets and mirrors. Three detailed door styles are available in nine finishes....

Mann's.
November 1, 2004... Staff Mann's Architectural Medicine Cabinets are made using real wood panels and solid wood moldings that are hand cut into leaves, flowers and fluted columns. Standard cabinets are available in both wall mount and recessed styles with...

Danze.
November 1, 2004... Staff Danze adds both one- and two- handle models to the pull-down spout faucet line of the Sonora Collection. Available in three finishes: chrome with satin nickel accents, stainless steel and polished chrome, the new faucets feature a...

Yorktowne.
November 1, 2004... Staff Yorktowne's Signature Collection introduces Contours Maple and Cherry, two solid wood overlay slab door options. Contours Maple is available in eight finishes including Antique White, Oatmeal and Spice, while Contours Cherry comes in...

Kohler.
November 1, 2004... Staff Kohler introduces BubbleMassage air jet technology to its Experience and ProFlex whirlpool bath collections for additional massage control. Eight new models provide a variety of shapes, designs and sizes. A variable-speed blower...

Quick-Step.
November 1, 2004... Staff Quick-Step's Elegance line of laminate planks introduces Red Oak, featuring individual random lengths, four-sided micro-beveled edges, and a textured wood grain finish with contrasting/high and low gloss. Available in natural, honey...

Valor.
November 1, 2004... Staff The Horizon Series direct vent FenderFire gas fireplace is equipped with a programmable remote control, six-piece log set and authentic-looking brick liners. Featuring arch doors in vintage iron with optional cast iron trim, the...

Electrolux.
November 1, 2004... Staff With a smudge-resistant stainless steel exterior, adjustable shelf heights and the Pure Advantage ice and water filtration system, the Icon counter-depth refrigerator by Electrolux is perfect for any serious kitchen. Digital sensors...

Aquatic.
November 1, 2004... Staff Aquatic's Air Bath Collection welcomes Serenity XI to its line, featuring 60 air jets and continuous bubble action, wave and pulse modes. The bath has a 1 HP variable speed air blower with a 600-watt air heating system and remote...

Johns Manville.
November 1, 2004... Staff Spray-in, formaldehyde-free, fast-dry insulation from Johns Manville can help reduce construction defects such as gaps, inadequate cavity-fill and settling and wall cavities that are not completely filled. The fibers of the Spider...

Falcon Foam.
November 1, 2004... Staff Falcon Foam wall insulation contains recycled content and has high potential for recyclability, making it ideal for construction waste management. The light-weight insulation is easy to hoist, handle and install for labor-saving...

Pacor.
November 1, 2004... Staff Valulite Fiberglass Insulation by Pacor is a lightweight, highly resilient blanket-type thermal and acoustical insulation. Available in two levels of conductivity, Valulite-24 and Valulite-25, the insulation is effective at...

Dap.
November 1, 2004... Staff This latex-based window and door foam sealant is toolable and cleans up with just soap and water. DAPtex Plus by Dap is made with CoVinyl-X9000 for added strength and durability. The sealant meets the American Architectural...

Carlisle.
November 1, 2004... Staff Carlisle's CCW-525 liquid-applied waterproofing membrane is ideal for balconies, roof decks, shower stalls and kitchens, as it prevents lateral water migration in a variety of applications. Moisture cured and coal-tar free, the...

Texcote.
November 1, 2004... Staff Texcote's Super Cote home exterior paint is 10 times thicker than ordinary house paint and has a heat-reflective formulation that can reduce the surface temperature of exterior walls by up to 40 degrees. The paint can be applied to...

TEC.
November 1, 2004... Staff TEC Crack Isolation Membrane is a one-step surface preparation product that suppresses reflective cracking up to 1/8 inch. The membrane allows contractors to install ceramic tile, natural stone and epoxy terrazzo floor systems over...

Diversified Brands.
November 1, 2004... Staff White Lighting polyurethane concrete repair by Diversified Brands can seal joints up to 1 inch wide. Designed for both interior and exterior use, it is available in a gray, 10-ounce fiber cartridge packaging. Contact:...

Simpson Strong-Tie.
November 1, 2004... Staff Simpson Strong-Tie launches its Architectural Products Group of prefinished connectors and concealed joist ties for exposed wood application installation. With a textured black powder-coat finish, the connectors are available for...

Martco Limited Partnership.
November 1, 2004... Staff Martco Limited Partnership's GRID Panel System is available in OSB and plywood, in a variety of thicknesses and grades. The preprinted measurements and hatch marks on the face of the GRID allow workers to saw a straight or angle cut...

Pacemaker.
November 1, 2004... Staff Structural insulated panels are now available with OnGuard, an additive that provides mold and insect protection. Made with expanded polystyrene rigid foam insulation, sandwiched between oriented strand board, the panels provide...

Ridgid.
November 1, 2004... Staff Ridgid's variable speed orbital jig saw (Model R3120) features a durable die-cast gearbox that reduces vibration. Its 6-amp motor and variable speed dial with electronic feedback allow the jig saw to maintain cutting speed through...

Stow.
November 1, 2004... Staff These gas cut-off saws slice concrete, tile, ceramics and piping with a reversible blade flange that can handle both 20-millimeter and 1-inch blade arbors and can operate 12- or 14-inch blades. Weighing 21 and 23 pounds respectively,...

Colonial Saw.
November 1, 2004... Staff The Striebig compact vertical panel saw from Colonial Saw is a freestanding unit with a fully welded frame that can handle sheets up to 5Eu10 feet. Made for users who require a smaller saw, it cuts perfect edges on particleboard,...

Provision Tools.
November 1, 2004... Staff Provision Tools introduces the PiViT Thumb, an ergonomically-designed thumb holder for painters that snaps easily onto the wire handle of any gallon-size paint can. The user places a thumb through it while using the remaining fingers...

Target.
November 1, 2004... Staff Diamond blades, for use in high-speed, hand-held and walk-behind saws, can cut hard materials like brick, concrete and cement, and even make quick cuts on asphalt. The HI-5 by Target has aggressive notched segments to grab and grind...

Johnson Level & Tool.
November 1, 2004... Staff Johnson Level & Tool's QuickCount measuring wheel has an extruded aluminum handle and flexible comfort grip. The JL0100 features a 4-inch wheel and can measure up to 1,000 feet, while the JL0200 has an 11A'-inch wheel and measures up...

All Seasons Sunrooms.
November 1, 2004... Staff The three-season and extended season patio rooms are available as packaged modular kits or as individual components for customized installations. The three-season room offers single-glazed, fully tempered safety glass in...

Rehau.
November 1, 2004... Staff System 4500 tilt-turn architectural windows by Rehau have a high-quality, European-engineered dual sealing system and an uninterrupted inner compression seal around the window to protect against the elements. A multi-point locking...

ODL.
November 1, 2004... Staff With the Integral Shade by ODL, homeowners never have to clean or dust their shades again. A soft white fabric shade that diffuses light and blocks heat is enclosed between two layers of insulated safety glass. This means no exposed...

Schlage.
November 1, 2004... Staff The new Accents collection of full escutcheon handle sets, decorative roses, knobs, levers and deadbolts, as well as a French door escutcheon option, can be made to match any room's dE[umlaut]cor. Other features include field...

Therma-Tru.
November 1, 2004... Staff The Slim-Line patio door system by Therma-Tru offers an advanced trouble-free track system that can withstand severe weather conditions. A broad viewing area lets light in, while tempered low-E glass and double weather-stripping...

Jaroff Custom Entryways.
November 1, 2004... Staff These metal and glass doors come in the Gothic, Moderna, Celestial, Classical, Mission and Monolithic collections. All doors can be tailored to customers' needs in size, metal, patina and finish. The doors come pre-hung with frame...

Republic Windows & Doors.
November 1, 2004... Staff Republic's garden window uses trapezoid casements on the working lites to give an expanded view of the outdoors. The window can be ordered with decorative V-groove glass, designed to catch the sunlight like a prism, or decorative...

Vetter Windows & Doors.
November 1, 2004... Staff Vetter adds the French Sliding Patio Door to its ProV 200 line, featuring wide stiles and rails in maintenance-free PVC with high-impact modifiers and UV stabilizers. The frame and panels are fully welded, and the locking and...

Atrium.
November 1, 2004... Staff SafeHarbor impact-resistant windows by Atrium are designed to resist hurricane-force winds and reduce the amount of ultraviolet light and outside noise entering a home. The windows are engineered using a 90-millimeter...