Prosales articles from March 2005

Prosales archives from March 2005

Stock keeping: with more and more products being introduced every year, dealers are focusing on strategies to manage expanding inventories.(Editor's Notes)
March 1, 2005... Keeping tabs on the ever-increasing number of new products introduced each year within the construction industry can become bewildering for homeowners, builders, and dealers alike. So many choices, so much information and literature, so little...

Jeld-Wen.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... AuraLast windows and doors are treated in a proprietary formulation and vacuum-pressure process that achieves nearly 100 percent penetration of the active ingredients from the surface of the wood all the way through to its core. This ensures...

Heat-N-Glo.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... Showcasing fire as a decorative element, the Cyclone "vertical fire" features a whirling flame inside a concentric glass cylinder. A fan at the bottom of the unit creates the tornadic flame by generating turbulent air along the cylinder's outer...

Flex-ability concepts.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... When a curved or radius header is required on a project, it either has to be custom-ordered, which can add cost to the job (especially if the header doesn't exactly match the curve once it arrives), or be built on the jobsite (which means it...

Advance your style with new designs by Therma-Tru[R] doors.(Studies Show)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... This past October, a leading consumer magazine ranked Therma-Tru fiberglass entry doors number one, proving why it is America's most respected entry door manufacturer. In addition to the focus on entryways, Therma-Tru Doors' expertise extends...

Classic-Craft[R] Mahogany Collection[TM].(New Products In 2005)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... The Classic-Craft[R] Mahogany Collection[TM] has become one of the hottest entry, door collections in the marketplace. Therma-Tru is introducing a 6'8" x 3'0" eight-panel style door that has the beauty, look and feel of an authentic wood door...

Classic-Craft[R] Rustic Collection[TM].(New Products In 2005)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... With the growing popularity of Southwestern and European country architecture, Therma-Tru Doors' beautiful Classic-Craft[R] Rustic Collection[TM] complements these styles with the look of real wood graining, natured stoned wood, authentic...

Fiber-Classic[R] and Smooth-Star[R] Sliding Patio Door Systems.(New Products In 2005)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... A new line of Fiber-Classic[R] and Smooth-Star[R] Sliding Patio Door Systems, previously offered in hinged styles only, are now available. The doors come in various dimensions and panel configurations. With superior engineering and durable...

Fiber-Classic[R] and Smooth-Star Collections[R].(New Products In 2005)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Therma-Tru is reshaping its popular Fiber-Classic[R] and Smooth-Star Collections[R] for the first time in many years with new oval and rectangular glass and frames. These new door styles are more detailed, create eye-catching entryways, bring...

Therma-Tru is distributed by: North Central.(Studies Show)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Distributed by: Anderson 1700 Downs Drive West Chicago, IL 60185 Phone: 888-671-2986 Fax: 888-671-8510 Distributed by: Anderson 3333 Mesilla Court Indianapolis, IN 46226 Phone: 800-877-3381 Fax:...

Builderscale.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... The PlanReader tape measure provides two print scales on the tape measure's nylon-coated blade, indicating standard inch markings along one edge and the correlating architect's 1/4-inch scale along the other edge, allowing for faster and more...

Marvin windows and doors.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... The first of its kind, the Venting Picture Window provides both unobstructed views and ventilation: The entire plane of the window lifts up and projects outward 2 1/4 inches for ventilation. A hidden screen--made of fiberglass-wrapped...

Simpson Door Co.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... The chalkboard panel interior door is constructed with engineered wood stiles and rails and features a 1/4-inch-thick panel of magnetic material that has the properties of a chalkboard. Homeowners can write in chalk directly on the panel or use...

Warn Industries.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... The first all-in-one portable winch/carrier combination, the Warn Works 3200AC-R comes ready to plug in. The unit is pre-mounted to a carrier and includes an integrated mounting plate, roller fairlead, and carry handle. It has a 3,200-pound...

Trex.(2005 Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Designed to offer the look of tropical hardwood decking, Trex Brasilia composite deck boards, trim profiles, and railings feature natural shading and variations, and straight graining. Brasilia comes in two colors: deep mahogany-like cayenne...

Lenox.(2005 Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Combining the strength of bi-metal construction with a titanium-nitride edge, the Lenox Gold bi-metal utility knife blade lasts five times longer than regular carbon blades, the firm says. The knife blade is made from two pieces of steel welded...

Deckorators.(2005 Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Made of 5/16-inch-thick tempered glass, Scenic Series beveled glass balusters allow deck builders to create dramatic deck railings that maintain scenic views rather than obstructing them or breaking them up. For ease of application, the...

Tendura.(2005 Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Designed to coordinate with the TenduraPlank composite covered porch product the TenduraTread porch stair tread is made from the same wood-plastic composite and offers the look of a natural fir plank. Resistant to vermin and fungus, the tread...

Valeron Strength Films.(Group award: draining housewraps)
March 1, 2005... WeatherTrek with Valeron Engineered Vented Drain technology housewrap has a crush-resistant surface pattern that creates an airspace between the housewrap and wall substrate and allows water to drain to the bottom of the wall. The pattern is...

Benjamin Obdyke.(Group award: draining housewraps)
March 1, 2005... Home Slicker Plus Typar bonds together Typar housewrap and the Home Slicker rain screen, protecting the wall cavity and lowering moisture levels by containing water in the Home Slicker's 3-D matrix and allowing it to drain. Typar housewrap adds...

DuPont Tyvek.(Group award: draining housewraps)
March 1, 2005... DrainWrap is engineered with vertical grooves on the material's non-woven surface, providing bulk water drainage by channeling it to the outside. DrainWrap is recommended for use behind fiber-cement and primed-wood siding, and also can be used...

Pactiv Building Products.(Group award: draining housewraps)
March 1, 2005... GreenGuard RainDrop's woven surface provides resistance to moisture and air infiltration and also breathes to allow moisture vapor to escape the wall cavity. Vertical fiber drainage channels create a space for water to move to the bottom of the...

Matrix Xtreme.(2005 Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The Matrix XtremeSaw attaches to any 1/2-inch drill for cutting round holes up to 12 1/2 inches in diameter in a variety of building materials, such as engineered wood and I-joist webs, MDF, plywood and OSB, Sheetrock, siding, light-gauge...

TimberTech.(2005 Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... White railings are popular for dressing up decks, but for those who don't find shiny vinyl railings appealing, TimberTech offers Whites, and Ornamental railing. Made from a special formulation of the manufacturer's wood and plastic composite...

Infrared Solutions.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... Infrared technology is growing rapidly as a method for detecting moisture, water leaks, poor electrical circuitry, and air gaps in structures without drilling holes in walls, as well as for providing evidence that a structure is energy...

Bosch Digital Power Tools & Toolwatch.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... Partnering with several other companies, Bosch Digital Power Tools offers the Safe & Sound tool tagging and theft-deterrence service, which uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to tag power tools, RFID tags are imbedded within...

DeWalt.(2005 Editors' Choice)
March 1, 2005... The SiteLock portable wireless alarm system is designed specifically for the construction industry to monitor tools, equipment, and jobsite areas. The system includes remote sensors that are programmed individually to monitor tools and...

TimberTech decking products are named the editors' choice!(Editors' Choice awards)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Providing contractors with beautiful, strong, long-lasting performance products is a must. TimberTech[R], the leading innovator in wood composite decking and railing solutions requires no staining, sealing or painting, making it ideal for your...

Simpson Chalkboard Panel Doors are named the editors' choice!(Editors' Choice awards)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Kids young and old will love writing on Simpson Door Company's new Chalkboard Panel Doors. These doors are constructed using a unique process that combines engineered wood stiles and rails and panels made up of a 1/4"-thick specialty material....

Matrix XtremeSaw is named the editors' choice!(Editors' Choice awards)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Matrix XtremeSaw: Cut I-joist Utility Holes in Seconds. The new Matrix XtremeSaw cuts precise holes up to 12-1/2" in seconds for HVAC, plumbing and electrical lines. Replaceable razor-sharp carbon eliminator blades retain their sharpness up...

JELD-WEN AuraLast[TM] is named the editors' choice!(Editors' Choice awards)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Real Wood That's Worry-Free Solid pine AuraLast[TM] solves the problems commonly associated with wood. Today's homeowners want the beauty of real wood, yet they aren't willing to gamble on the risks. That's why JELD-WEN created...

2005 product review: our annual roundup of products includes selections for inside and outside the home, along with tools, equipment, and building materials.
March 1, 2005... The world of building products is one of ongoing evolution and improvement as manufacturers constantly strive to up the ante and provide the most advanced products in their categories, whether tools, trucks, fenestration, flooring, or decking....

Alum-A-Pole Corp.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Pro-Trim Grained Coil is a bendable solid vinyl trim material that can be bent back and forth multiple times without creasing or denting, allowing braking mistakes to be corrected without wasting coil. Many shapes can be bent that would not be...

Owens Corning.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Woodcrest and Woodmoor profile-cut, heavy-weight shingles have a rugged appearance ideal for complementing Western or traditional architectural styles. They can be installed from left to right or right to left and have additional offset options...

Fypon.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Round fiberglass-reinforced polymer structural columns come in non-tapered, tapered, and fluted styles in heights from 6 to 24 feet. They feature hollow centers that can be used as channels for downspouts, wiring, and plumbing. The columns can...

Velux.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The size 104 Electric Venting Skylight features SageGfass electrochromic electronically tintable glass. Using a remote control, the user can change the glass tint from clear to dark, controlling heat gain, saving energy, and protecting the...

James Hardie.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... An addition to the Hardiplank line of fiber-cement lap siding, the Straight-Edge Shingle Plank is a durable, low-maintenance alternative to hardboard products, says the firm. The plank comes in a 12-foot length, is 8 1/4 inches wide, and...

Marvin windows and doors.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Featuring 3-inch stiles and rails, a pultruded fiberglass sill, and a top-hung screen, the Marvin Sliding Patio Door is available with wood or extruded aluminum clad exteriors. Clear pine interiors come ready to paint or stain. The Sliding...

Weyerhaeuser.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... ChoiceDek composite decking is now available in five colors: classic cedar, classic oak, classic sierra tan, classic sandstone, and plus oak. Made from recycled plastic and natural oak fibers, the decking is moisture resistant and requires no...

Universal forest products.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The reversible deck board in the Latitudes composite decking and railing line has an embossed wood-grain on one side and a brushed finish on the other and comes in redwood, cedar, and gray. Latitudes Natural composite railing comes in the above...

Solatube.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The manufacturer's 10- and 14-inch Brighten Up tubular skylights have earned the Energy Star rating and are NFRC-certified throughout the United States. The two models' U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient vary slightly when dif ferent...

Crestline windows & doors.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Offering easier installation and a more structurally sound unit than stacking a separate transom above a window, simulated transoms are available on CrestWood double-hung windows. The double hung windows with simulated transoms are fully...

Milgard.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The Style Line II Series single-hung tilt vinyl window allows easy access to the exterior pane for cleaning. A sloped sill provides a traditional appearance and directs water away from the window. The tilt window has a 2 7/8-inch frame depth...

CMI.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Made from a wood composite material that is easy to cut, machine, and nail, MiraTEC Treated Exterior Composite Trim is now available in a 16-inch-wide, 5/4-thick board. The trimboard is factory primed on four sides and features a cedar texture...

Jeld-Wen.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The IWP Aurora Collection knotty alder door is designed to complement rustic architectural styles. Available in several finishes, including Caramel, Cashmere, Sable, and Sequoia, the fiberglass composite doors feature a wood-grain and knots....

Tamko.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Made from a fire-resistant composite material, Lamarite Slate composite shingles evoke the textures and contours of slate but are lighter in weight and require less maintenance. The shingles can be applied with a nail gun and feature two...

Wasco.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Wasco's residential Architectural Series SkyWindows come in a variety of configurations and styles, including planar, extended pyramid, and square pyramid. The skylights feature condensation gutters to drain water from the exterior and urethane...

Peachtree doors and windows.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Offering a line of customizable wood windows and patio doors, the 700 series includes double-hung, casement, awning, fixed, and specialty styles in special and custom sizes. Interiors are available in pine, oak, cherry, maple, and mahogany....

Crane performance siding.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Crane Solid Core Architectural Essentials vinyl siding accessories now include a window crown molding and a band board. The pieces feature the insulated Solid Core backing, which provides impact resistance and an R value up to 4.0, and come in...

Plastpro.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Distinction Patio Doors, featuring the maker's Hydroshield Technology, are constructed of fiberglass, are unaffected by moisture, and will not rot, rust, or warp, says the company. A DP-50 rating makes the doors ideal for coastal applications....

CorrectDeck.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The RapidRail composite railing system now features a surface-mount post bracket that allows deck rail posts to be secured to the surface of the deck, rather than only to joists. RapidRail posts slide onto the surface-mount post bracket, which...

GAF.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Featuring GAF's Super-Heavyweight Plus construction, Camelot Premium Designer Shingles weigh in at approximately 460 pounds per square and are sealed by a double row of Dura Grip adhesive to reduce the risk of blow-offs. The shingles are...

Superseal.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The series 1850B vinyl brick mold new-construction double hung window offers a crisp, classic look and a DP-50 rating, the firm says. It features 3/4-inch warm-edge insulated glass, a sloped sill, and a weather-stripped interlock for an...

Hy-Lite.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The Glacier glass block ultra-obscure pattern has a rippled, ice-like texture. The new pattern is available in more than 100 prefabricated glass block fixed windows. Frames are available in either vinyl or aluminum in white and tan. Several...

Simpson Door Co.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Architecturally inspired glass options are now available on Craftsman entry doors, transoms, and sidelights. Featuring geometric patterns of clear beveled, clear textured, and cobalt art glass, the glass lights are set off by black caming. The...

Alsco.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Constructed of rigid, heavy-gauge aluminum with a solid foam core, the Contours Collection of fascia and frieze trims provides the appearance of custom wood millwork. The Contours Collection comes in two stock colors, but also can be custom...

Kwikset.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The Powerbolt 1000 keyless entry system features an electronic touch-pad that has about 50 million security code combinations and can be programmed with four- to eight-digit security codes. Power-bolt 1000 sounds an alarm after three...

CertainTeed.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... With an optical film from 3M applied between two panes of window glazing, PrismGrid offers the appearance of custom beveled glass. PrismGrid is available on the manufacturer's vinyl replacement or new construction windows and doors. Five stock...

Windsor windows & doors.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Pinnacle patio doors feature a tall, one-piece thermally broken pultruded sill, an integral aluminum nailing fin incorporated into the frame for increased strength and rigidity, heavy-duty interlock for reduced air infiltration, and a...

Versatex.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Manufactured with a free-foam cellular PVC extrusion process, Versatex trimboards offer the look of wood without weathering and maintenance, the firm says. The product line includes all primary trimboard profiles from 4- to 16-inch widths and...

Weather Shield.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Designed for regions where codes require both impact resistant and energy efficient windows and doors, the LifeGuard Insulated Glass line offers products approved to ASTM E 1996 and ASTM E 1886 Missile Level D rating. The windows feature...

Quick's Glass Service: a partnership that builds businesses.(Integrity Celebrates Its Red Diamond Achievers)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Since 1953, Quick's Glass Service has been providing a full complement of glass products to their customers. "We are a full-service glass shop," says Dave Kirby, Manager of the Marysville location. "That's not very common these days. We...

Therma-Tru.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Constructed of pultruced fiberglass with tempered low-E glass and double weather stripping, the Slim-Line patio door system combines thermal performance with low maintenance. The patio doors are available in one-, two-, three-, and four-panel...

Azek.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The company has added to its line of cellular PVC trim with three ready-to-install profiles: brick mold, crown mold, and drip cap. The millwork features crisp edges and authentic detail, the maker says, and the products have good workability,...

Endura products.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... A low-maintenance solution to the problem of deteriorating wood door frames, the Prefinished Frame has an exterior of PVC and an interior of wood, which can be speced in finger-jointed primed, finger-jointed non-primed, clear, or prefinished....

Simonton.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... StormBreaker Plus vinyland aluminum-framed windows and patio doors feature an interlayer of polybutryl plastic that is sandwiched between the glass panes to contain the glass if punctured by flying debris, the maker says. The impact-resistant...

MI windows & doors.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The 1955 Pocket Frame double-hung replacement window combines the appearance of a traditional wood window with the easy maintenance of vinyl. The pocket frame window installs quickly and easily into existing window jambs. It is available in...

Alcoa home exteriors.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... In addition to its existing palette of nearly 1,000 color choices, the manufacturer now offers custom colors through its Studio A service for all of its more than 3,000 building products, including premium vinyl and aluminum siding, shutters,...

Pollard windows.(Pollard Windows)
March 1, 2005... Liberty Collection windows and patio doors feature a natural wood interior with a vinyl clad exterior. Exteriors come in silversand, pearl white, cocoa brown, or autumn ivory, as well as custom colors. Four interior wood options are offered and...

Crystal window & door systems.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... The firm's welded vinyl new construction windows as well as residential and commercial aluminum window lines incorporate a self contained, folded fire escape ladder, providing emergency egress from upper floors. The window is installed in an...

Royal mouldings.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Part of the No Rot line, Trimplank cellular PVC interior and exterior trimboards come in smooth, embossed wood grain, and stucco surface textures in lengths up to 18 feet. The trim-boards can be cut, nailed, mitered, and routed with woodworking...

Nichiha.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Designed for multifamily and commercial applications, Cinderstone fiber-cement siding offers the look of split-faced block. The panels measure 18 inches by 6 feet and have a 7/s-inch thickness; they cover 9 square feet. The product comes in...

Masonite.(Exteriors Products)
March 1, 2005... The Barrington fiberglass door collection features the maker's variable-depth hardwood-grained texture and detailed raised moldings, as well as an energy efficient core. The doors come glazed with a proprietary collection of Specialty...

Rollex Corp.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Utilizing a fade resistant acrylic copolymer capstock to prevent fading and chalking, Manchester vinyl siding is available in 14 light and mid-range colors as well as in four dark shades. Available in three profiles, the siding's subtle...

Elk composite building products.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... A reversible finish with one embossed side and one smooth side is now available on CrossTimbers deck boards, fascia, and fence pickets. A new 4x4-inch post and 1x1-inch corner trim piece to cover deck board ends are also available. CrossTimbers...

Hurd.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Backed by an Energy Star rating, this aluminum-clad window is said to maintain optimum efficiency at high altitudes, with or without argon gas, due to a thermal composite material at the cladding's core and C-shaped stainless steel warm edge...

A long, straight sill plate by Trus Joist.(New Products Picks)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... TimberStrand[R] laminated strand lumber (LSL) treated sill plates offer builders the ultimate treated sill plate solution. Rather than fighting the twits and bow of treated lumber, builders can depend on the consistency of TimberStrand[R] LSL...

Builders accessories.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Part of the Crystal View line, new lightweight prefabricate(] glass block window systems feature vinyl clad aluminum frames, structural vinyl spacers, mitered corners, and 2-inch-thick glass block. The windows, which come in several block...

Epoch composite products.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... EverGrain composite decking and railing is now available in a natural brown shade called weathered wood. Featuring a deep wood-grain pattern, EverGrain also comes in redwood, cedar, and Cape Cod grey. Evergrain composite decking is made of...

Kadant composites.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... GeoDeck Plus White Railings are comprised of a wood composite core capped with a white co extruded PVC coating. A variety of post cap designs are offered. Available in 6- and 8 foot-long kits, the railings are warranted against warping,...

LP specialty products.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... SmartSide trim now comes in 2 and 3-inch widths in both wood-grain and smooth finishes. The engineered wood trims are treat ed with a borate-based additive that resists termites and fungal decay. The trims can be cross cut or mitered, feature...

Silver line windows.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Offering traditional styling, energy savings, and low maintenance, the Series 1400 new-construction double-hung vinyl window features a continuous, one-piece frame for strength and also eliminates mullions to create more visual appeal. The...

HB&G.(Exterior Products)
March 1, 2005... Cast with a fiber-reinforced polymer composite, square fluted PermaCast columns are paintable and resist insects and weather, claims the maker. The columns feature consistent wall thicknesses for high load-bearing capacities. They are intended...

New OneStep[TM] tools from Zircon feature breakthrough CenterVision[TM] technology.(New Product Picks)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... TriScanner[R) and MultiScanner" OneStep[TM] tools are the first to feature Center Vision[TM] technology. The pinpoint the exact center of wood or metal studs in just one pass, taking all the guesswork out of locating the best place to drill or...