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  • Fall is Time to Fertilize Cool-Season Grasses
  • Augusta Chronicle, The (9/30/2007)
  • Should grasses be fertilized in the fall? A turf grass will fall into one of two categories: warm-season grasses or cool-season grasses. The cool-season grasses - fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, etc. - are fertilized in the fall.
  • SnowClear SystemAffordable SnowClear System by EverClear Radiant Systems
  • ebuild (9/20/2007)
  • The SnowClear System by EverClear Radiant Systems is a new trend in homebuilding. Most builders and consumers are unaware that ECRS has made snow melting technology an attainable upscale option. With prices starting at $4.75 per square foot a 630 square foot driveway (18' x 35') can be purchased and installed for around $4,000. Operating the system costs only a couple of dollars per hour and, if wired and switched to clear one driveway bay at a time, can use less than 50 amps of power.
  • New AZEK DeckAZEK Building Products Launches New AZEK Deck Product Line
  • ebuild (9/12/2007)
  • AZEK Building Products, Inc. today announced the launch of a new brand of cellular pvc decking called AZEK Deck, made with proprietary Procell technology. The company acquired Procell decking on January 31st, and continued to sell under the Procell brand name until today. AZEK Building Products is the manufacturer of AZEK Trimboards, the #1 brand of trim and added a full line of AZEK Mouldings in May of 2007
  • With Deck Collapses on the Rise, Manufacturers Search for Answers
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/11/2007)
  • Atlanta homeowner Eric Hickman says he had no idea his backyard wood deck was rotting away until it buckled to the ground as he grilled burgers during his 12-year-old daughter's birthday party last year over Memorial Day weekend.The girl escaped injury, but watched the hot barbecue grill land on top of her 70-year-old grandfather when he, her father, and an uncle wound up under the fallen deck. The grandfather suffered third-degree burns, and both sons had broken bones.The 25-year-old deck gave way with no warning. The culprit wasn't the deck's age, although experts estimate a deck's lifespan is closer to 15 years. The problems: improper flashing and inadequate fasteners.
  • Deck Post-Beam Connector
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • This connector secures the deck post to the floor beams, and is designed to help resist gravity, lateral, and uplift loads, the manufacturer says. This product is coated with a ZMAX finish for corrosion resistance, the company adds. 800-999-5099.
  • DeckLok Bracket System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Available in an ACQ-compatible hot-dip galvanized coating and in 304 or 316 stainless steel, this bracket system adds a bolted attachment to critical structural locations, the manufacturer says. It meets IRC 2006 safety code requirements for lateral pullout and rail post stability. 866-617-3325.
  • Exotic Fastener
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The Exotic fastener allows for expansion and contraction on the length and width that naturally occurs on exotic hardwoods and composites, the maker says. This fastener eliminates drilling, keeps a spacing of 1/4-inch between boards, and is resistant to oils, salts, and insects, the company adds. 913-908-9445.
  • Gold Coat Organic Polymer Coating
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Gold Coat is an organic polymer coating for the company's connection products, designed to resist corrosion with treated wood, the maker says. The Gold Coat line has 25 connection products, primarily for deck construction. Wood corrosion is 65 percent less than with other steel-coated products, the manufacturer claims. 800-328-5934.
  • Dexxter Stainless Steel Screws
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Dexxter screws, available in 305 and 316 stainless steel, are designed to prevent corrosion with treated wood and don't mushroom in composite decking, claims the manufacturer. The six-lobe drive prevents stripping, the firm says, and the small head diameter is less visible. The line is available with painted heads to blend into decking. The company offers a variety of stainless steels connectors. 800-966-2801.

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