Building Products articles from November 2003

Building Products archives from November 2003

Mark your calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2003... JAN. 19-22 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. For information call 800-368-5242 or visit www.buildersshow.com. FEB. 16-20 WORLD OF CONCRETE 2004. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla....

User-friendly technology.(Editor's Perspective)
November 1, 2003... Remember the Jetsons, that space-age cartoon family with a futuristic house that did practically everything for them? During the 1990s, it seemed that was the kind of place appliance makers and home automation experts were touting as the home...

Hastings.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Designed by an Italian architect and inspired by various faces of the moon, the Moon single-hole basin faucet has a unique curved silhouette from all angles, says the firm. It comes in a polished chrome finish. A coordinating top-mount bidet...

DCS.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The 17,500-BTU sealed dual-flame burner technology and sealed range tops are the firm's latest cooking appliance innovation. They are available on the firm's cooktops and gas and dual-fuel ranges. The dual-flame burners allow users to have a...

Nevamar.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Inspired by the effects of weathering on natural materials, the Piazza collection comes in four colors: Gesso is neutral between white and beige, solare is a yellow/orange shade, terra is a sun-baked orange hue, and vigna verde has a green...

Moen.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Lancelot curved-back undermount stainless steel sinks are the most recent addition to the line that already includes oval, round, and trapezoid prep and bar sinks as well as single-, double-, and triple-bowl square kitchen sink models. They can...

Skil.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The 18-volt 7 1/4-inch cordless circular saw, Skilsaw, can cut up to 70 2x4s on a single charge, says the firm. Model 5800 features a safety switch, an anti-snag lower guard, a multiposition handle, and a rear-view blade depth adjustment. The...

Marvin.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The firm's Arch Top French door now is available in an aluminum-clad version. The door comes in in-swing and out-swing styles in 6-foot 8-inch, 7-foot, and 8-foot heights. It has a DP-30 rating, adjustable hinges, a multi-point locking system,...

Style Solutions.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The polypropylene Easy-Install Crosshead can be adjusted to fit above windows ranging in size from 24 to 54 inches wide. Designed for exterior applications, the crosshead features a living hinge on the back that connects the front of the piece...

Comfortmaker.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Measuring 35 to 40 inches tall, 80+ furnaces feature 80 percent AFUE and are offered in capacities of 50, 75,100, and 125 MBTUH. Models include the SoftSound VS 80, SoftSound IIS 80, SoftSound DLX 80, and the PS80. A chimney vent kit for the...

DeWalt.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Cordless impact cools include 9.6-, 12-, and 14.4-volt impact drivers and wrenches. They deliver nearly three times more torque and weigh up to 20 percent less than traditional cordless drills, says the maker. Each tool comes with a one-hour...

Hurd.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Etched-glass windows now are available from the firm. Using v-groove precisionblade technology, etching is available on casement, awning, and double-hung windows, as well as patio doors. The v-groove technology transforms the appearance of the...

Sentricon.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Featuring electronic termite colony detection, the firm's Termite Colony Elimination system is available through authorized operators around the country. Technicians use a scanning device over in-ground stations installed around a home that...

Jado.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Inspired by cascading waterfalls, Glance faucets, tub fillers, bath/shower valves, and accessories all have smooth curving shapes. The single-handle monoblock faucet shown has a lever handle that operates like a joystick. It is available in...

Abbaka.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Inspired by the black metal canopies used to vent old wood-burning stoves, the Classic range hood is fusion welded to eliminate joints. It features an apron along the bottom edge and bands on the face of the hood to accent its contour. Shown in...

Weather Shield.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The multipanel telescoping sliding glass door features six 1 3/4-inch-thick panels in 6-foot 10-inch or 8-foot 1-inch heights. There are three panels on the left side and three on the right; the two end panels are fixed while the four center...

Kohler.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Automatic residential generator systems provide dependable protection during unexpected power outages, says the firm. Available with 8 1/2- to 100-kW output capabilities, the generators provide emergency power to support a home's electrical...

Innovative Stone.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Quartz-based engineered stone features Murano glass chips, mirror flecks, metal shavings, and mother-of-pearl accents in the base mixture. The Retro line is available in 58 colors in tile, slab, and trim pieces and can be used in flooring,...

Esquire.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Cochise porcelain tile comes in 18-by-18-inch, 12-by-12-inch, and 6-by-6-inch field tiles in three earthtone shades. Coordinating accents also are available including 3-by-12-inch bullnoses, 3-by-12-inch decos, 3-by-3-inch corners, and...

BainUltra.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The Temazkal unit features light and dry heat therapies as well as aromatherapy capabilities. It has adjustable time and temperature levels, a misting feature, and a diffuser for essential oils so users can combine and control the effects of...

Oregon Lumber.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Bellagio wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring is available in 23 species including Brazilian cherry, merbau, walnut, mahogany, maple, ash, teak, American cherry, beech, white and red oak, larch, and bamboo. The collection comes in...

CollinsWood.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Available in black cherry, red oak, red maple, and hard maple, Versa-Wood tongue-and-groove paneling is a two-sided product that provides wall covering on one side and flooring on the other. It can be finished or left natural and comes in...

Zircon.(Product Spotlight)
November 1, 2003... About the size and shape of a tape measure, the iLine laser generates automatic level and plumb lines without requiring users to interpret a bubble. It can be used by holding it against the wall or mounted on the wall with the self-contained...

Valli & Valli.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Made from solid brass, the John Pawson door pull has clean, geometric lines for an elegant, minimalist aesthetic, says the maker. The pull comes in satin chrome, satin chrome/chrome, and brass/satin brass finishes. Numerous door and cabinet...

Samsung.(Product Spotlight)
November 1, 2003... The firm has partnered with StairWorld to offer Staron solid surfacing-inlayed staircases. The acrylic solid surfacing, which is incorporated into StairWorld's custom, hardwood staircases, features non-slip tread grooves. It eliminates the need...

Sussman lifestyle.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Tempo in-shower steambath controls work with the firm's line of steambath generators to personalize each unit, says the maker. The Tempo/Plus features a digital display, programmable time and temperature settings, and On/Off/Pause modes; the...

Python Tools.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The Perfect Cutter integrates a template system with a router and vacuum to cut a variety of holes, including electrical outlets, lighting, and voice, data, and video connections. The tool can cut through drywall, lath and plaster, tile, prefab...

Timeline.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Redesigned Second Generation single-and double-hung vinyl windows now feature one-piece pocketed sloped sills. Those styles, along with single slide profiles, also have new screens with full-width lift bars and compression springs, profile...

Georgia-Pacific.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Clutter Cutter panels provide storage in workspaces, kitchens, utility rooms, closets, basements, and garages. The hardboard panels, which can support shelves, bins, and individual tools and utensils, require solid framing on all edges. They...

Framing revolution: some builders have discovered that zone framing[TM] is helping them find more margin in every house they build.(Special Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Wall Studs & Plates: TimberStrand[R] LSL studs are perfect for tall walls or whenever you need strong, straight studs and flawless sight lines. They also cut installation time dramatically for hanging wallboard and cabinets. Circle 561 ...

Kolbe & Kolbe.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Ultra extruded aluminum-clad raised panel doors feature 4 17/32-inch stiles and top rails and 7 9/16-inch bottom rails; a 12 5/8-inch bottom rail is optional to meet ADA requirements. The door is available with removable grilles. Its panels are...

Rohl.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The three-hole, two-valve mixer-style bathroom faucet comes in a choice of metal or porcelain lever handles or cross handles with porcelain enamel hot and cold indices. Made from solid brass, the faucet features ceramic-disc valves and stands 2...

Jeld-Wen.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Summit collection vinyl windows now are available with Wen-Lock, an upgraded lock option. The lock features an oversized button for ease of use and incorporates an automatic locking action with manual override capabilities. The lock measures...

Strait-Line.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Perfect for measuring for flooring, wall covering, or shelving applications, the laser tape can take measurements from 2 to 50 feet. As with the firm's laser level, the user points the tape at the target, pushes the "READ" button, and the...

Bosch.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Designed for light concrete and masonry and wood applications, the 24-volt cordless in-line hammer drill has a dual mode and speed selectors. Model 12524-03 has high torque (750 rpm) and speed (2,000 rpm). The hammer drill comes standard with a...

Hettich.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... The Italian-inspired ProDecor Puxadores collection of handles and knobs features oversized designs in a variety of finishes and materials to dress up any kitchen or bath, says the maker. The Venissage line, part of the Puxadores collection,...

KWC.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Based on European designs from the 1920s and '30s, the 1922 bridge faucet has a high-arc swivel spout that rotates 160 degrees. It features ceramic-disc valves and a flow rate of 2.2 gpm at 60 psi. The 8-inch center-spread faucet has two cross...

Monarch.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Made from reinforced fiberglass, the Gibraltar Rock Wall is stronger than plastic area walls, won't rot like wood or rust like steel, and can withstand direct sun, says the maker. The wall comes in three pieces and can be mounted directly to...

Gorell.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Designed for greater security, vinyl Swing patio doors feature gold-anodized continuous strike plates, giving the astrigal rail added strength. The strike plates also ensure proper lock alignment, says the maker. Six Energy-Star-rated glass...

USG.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Sheetrock premasked L-trim is designed to protect surfaces adjoining new drywall applications during the gypsum board finishing and decorating process. The product features a built-in masking strip with a serrated border that is attached to a...

Newport Brass.(Fresh start: begin the new year with new products for every room of the home.)
November 1, 2003... Eight styles in the Amenities collection of decorative lighting fixtures are designed to harmonize with the style and finish of the firm's various bathroom fixtures. The Amenities collection comes in Forever Brass; oil-rubbed bronze; polished,...

Get networked: small-office networks are easier to set up than you might think.(Trends)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2003... Just a few years ago, it was rare for small builders, remodelers, or contractors to have more than one computer in their office, not to mention an extra desktop at home, a laptop in the truck, or a pocket PDA in hand. But many pros now have all...

Wired world: builders and buyers scrap Jetsons-style houses for practical home automation.
November 1, 2003... During a graduate school business class a few years ago, Huntsville, Ala., carpenter-turned-engineer-turned-MBA Wayne Tackett helped develop a business plan for a fictitious home building company that would set the builder apart from the...

Breathe easy: the right bathroom ventilation helps prevent mold and other pollutants.(Review: bath products)
November 1, 2003... These days, homeowners are asking their builders and remodelers for bathroom ventilation that's powerful enough to ward off mold and mildew. "In Houston, the main goal is to remove steam because of the mold issue and anything that's quiet...

In demand: engineered wood offers a reliable alternative to large dimensional lumber that's in short supply.(Construction Products)
November 1, 2003... As larger-sized dimensional lumber becomes harder to find, manufacturers have stepped up to fill the void. The result: a huge breadth of standard or improved engineered structural lumber products available to builders. "We have seen a high...

See the light: exterior lighting adds beauty, function, and value to homes.(Review: exterior products)
November 1, 2003... When most homeowners decide to remodel their homes or upgrade to a new one, thoughts of granite countertops or stainless steel appliances might pop into their heads. But with the increasing interest in outdoor living, lighting up the landscape...

Bundled up: security systems are becoming an integral part of the home automation package.(Review: interior products)
November 1, 2003... When Sam Sutherland pitches a new homeowner or builder on the GE Smart structured wiring system, he makes sure a systems integrator comes along for the ride. "If consumers walk into a home and see one of our structured wiring cans, it...

Open up to the future: after years of false starts, "smart" appliances finally make the grade.(Review: kitchen products)
November 1, 2003... In an unprecedented study, 20 Boston families are connecting their kitchens in ways not many of us would have thought possible 10 years ago--and their kitchens are connecting back. Their homes have been equipped with existing products...

Virtual payoff: web-based 3D tools can save time and slash labor costs.(Review: tools & equipment)
November 1, 2003... The future--at least when it comes to collaborative Web-based 3D design tools---is finally here. The latest products let builders, remodelers, and designers exchange and annotate 3D CAD images in real time. They make it easier than ever...

Paying too much: don't overdo it when specing hurricane-safe skylights.(Review: windows & doors)
November 1, 2003... As East Coast homeowners who weathered the wrath of Hurricane Isabel early this fall know, improvements in the construction of hurricane-safe skylights have made coastal houses and the people who live in them safer than ever. But these same...

Gutter guard.(What's new: short reports on products & programs)
November 1, 2003... Crane. Made from weather-resistant polypropylene, the end cap for the WaterFall gutter guard system has snap-on clips to attach to the right and left open gutter ends. The system channels rainwater off the roof and into gutters and downspouts...

Correction.(What's new: short reports on products & programs)(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2003... In the September/October 2003 issue, the following Bach product was incorrectly identified. BUILDING PRODUCTS regrets the error. Bach. The Arietta lavatory faucet is one of many from the firm. Bathroom faucets are available in four style...

Performance work gear.(What's new: short reports on products & programs)
November 1, 2003... Gorgonz. The firm's apparel accessories protect against extreme weather conditions. Products include ear warmers that wrap behind the head, the EvapCool hat that breathes to let heat escape, breathable warm-weather gloves, and cold-weather...

Floor enamel.(What's new: short reports on products & programs)
November 1, 2003... Sherwin-Williams. High Performance Waterborne Floor Enamel protects concrete and wood flooring from wear and tear. It's perfect for high-traffic areas including laundry room floors, basement stairs and floors, storage areas, and covered patios...

Corrosion-resistant nails.(What's new: short reports on products & programs)
November 1, 2003... Paslode. Designed for erosive exterior applications such as coastal framing, pier construction, and more, Duo-Fast hot-dipped galvanized nails meet or exceed building code requirements for corrosion resistance, including ASTM A-1S3-Class D. The...

Protective wear.(What's new: short reports on products & programs)
November 1, 2003... Ansell. ArmorKnit gloves and sleeves are made from Kevlar Armor and standard Kevlar to protect against sharp and jagged edges, sparks, and flames. The safety products can be used in a variety of applications, including metal fabrication and...

Fortune brands to acquire Therma-Tru doors.(In The News)
November 1, 2003... Fortune Brands has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Therma-Tru, the leading designer and manufacturer of residential entry doors in the United States. Therma-Tru, with annual sales exceeding $400 million, is the market leader in...

CCA use allowed for permanent wood foundations.(In The News)
November 1, 2003... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to allow CCA-treated lumber and plywood to continue to be used in permanent wood foundation systems and agricultural fence posts. Last year the Southern Forest Products Association and the...

LucePlan.(Future forecast: these modern products will bring your clients' homes up to speed.)
November 1, 2003... The Happy Happy suspended fluorescent fixture diffuses light through blue, yellow, green, and red filters and through a silver birch or Techno grille. The satin-finished, semi-transparent acrylic bocy measures 56 inches long. 7 1/2 inches high,...

Wayne-Dalton.(Future forecast: these modern products will bring your clients' homes up to speed.)
November 1, 2003... The idrive computer-driven garage door opener mounts to the wall directly above the door. When activated, a spring tube operates the door, eliminating the need for a chain, screw, or belt-drive mechanism. Eliminating these mechanisms provides...

Kuppersbusch USA.(Future forecast: these modern products will bring your clients' homes up to speed.)
November 1, 2003... A telescoping cook and grill center, the Zoom II cooktop features a recessed glass ceramic cooking surface that zooms out for use and retracts when not in use. A glass ceramic grilling surface is located on the upper level. The company also...

Cesar Color.(Future forecast: these modern products will bring your clients' homes up to speed.)
November 1, 2003... The GlassFresco process allows designs to be laminated between glass panels that can be used for walls shower enclosures, room dividers doors, and more. The company's design department works with clients to determine the appropriate type of...

GE Appliances.(Future forecast: these modern products will bring your clients' homes up to speed.)
November 1, 2003... The Profile Harmony Clothes Care System features a washer that delivers load information to a dryer chat automatically determines the ideal drying cycle for the load, The pair comes in white on white or dark platinum on dark platinum. Both...