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Kleer Lumber's Post Wraps Make Beautifying Exterior Posts a Snap (ebuild)

Kleer Lumber, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer of extruded free foam cellular PVC building products, makes it easy to beautify exterior posts with the new KleerSnap Post Wrap, a high-quality PVC product that simply snaps around any post to achieve the finished look. Contractors can save time and money with KleerSnap through an easy installation process that can be handled by a single person in approximately ten minutes.

New Trex Fencing Collection Now Widely-Available Nationwide (ebuild)

Trex Company, the nation's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and fencing products, is expanding the availability of its new picket-style fencing to dealers and homeowners nationwide. Initially stocked only at a limited number of retail outlets, Trex Surroundings, which debuted in January at the 2009 International Builders' Show (IBS), has gained instant popularity among dealers and consumers alike, earning expanded distribution across the country.

New Arrivals: Winter 2009 (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Products from James Hardie, Azek Building Products and Jeld-Wen

Enclave Composite Fencing (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Featuring multi-chromatic technology and heavy embossing, Enclave composite fencing offers the look of wood without the need for preservatives, stain, or paint. The fencing is made of 75 percent recycled wood and high-density polyethylene. The line includes 31/2-inch pickets in Gothic and square-top styles, and 7-inch pickets in dog-ear or square-top styles. Coastal cedar, Pacific redwood, and weathered pine colors are available. 800-573-8841.

Green Ribbon Products (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

These days, you can't swing a hammer without hitting a product marketing itself as "green." But while the sustainable building trend is one that's often as good for the bottom line as it is for environment, all this bandwagon-jumping can lead to greenwashing, leaving many pros and consumers confused--and wary.

Linear Introduces New LRA Actuator Swing Gate Operator at FENCETECH'08 (ebuild)

At FENCETECH'08 this week, Linear LLC, an innovator in access control products, will introduce its new linear drive swing gate operator, the LRA (Linear Residential Actuator). The new electro-mechanical system is designed for residential applications and utilizes the new APeX gate operator controller, which features a streamlined design and improved diagnostics and communications.