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  • Pine Hall BrickPermeable Brick Pavers
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
  • The manufacturer's permeable brick pavers enable storm water to filter into the soil instead of draining into streams and rivers, and satisfy state and local stormwater management requirements, the maker says. The company says its pavers are easier to install than some because there are only slight variations in size. The clay brick pavers are the same color throughout, so they never fade, the firm says, and once in place, they will last more than a century. 800-334-8689.
  • Rain BirdGardener's Drip Kit
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
  • The Gardener's Drip Kit includes all the connections, tubing, emitters, and tools necessary to install the drip irrigation system to an outdoor faucet or an underground irrigation system. The drip places water directly on the soil above the plants' roots, letting the water soak down to the roots-- reducing runoff and eliminating water waste, the company says. The kit is a reengineered version of the company's professional-grade drip components, so it is easier to install, the firm says. 800-724-6247.
  • BelgardPermeable Pavers
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
  • The company's permeable pavers are made of concrete and separated by joints filled with small stones. Water enters the joints between the pavers and filters through crushed stone layers; the water, minus the filtered-out pollutants, is absorbed into the soil. The pavers can be used for patios, driveways, walkways, pools, and other areas. The manufacturer says its pavers, including Subterra stone (pictured), allow for modular and random installation to create random patterns that look like natural cobblestones. The product comes in multiple shapes, colors, and patterns. 800-899-8455.
  • Aaron's Rain BarrelsRain Barrels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
  • The manufacturer's rain barrels are made from 20 pounds of recycled plastic or 110 pounds of oak, brass, and steel. The barrels have two spigots and connect directly to a home's rain gutter downspouts. A removable zinc irrigation spigot can attach to a regular garden hose and has a shut-off valve so the homeowner can leave it open for drip irrigation. The 58-gallon plastic rain barrel is fully enclosed for safety. The company's wooden whiskey barrels (shown) are reclaimed from Kentucky distilleries. 978-790-1816.
  • More Green Innovation from VAST Enterprises: VAST Composite Deck Pavers Bring the Style and Appeal of Brick Pavers Up to Decks
  • ebuild (5/8/2009)
  • VAST Enterprises, LLC, a material science research and manufacturing company, announced the introduction of VAST Composite Deck Pavers. With its leading-edge composite material technology, VAST utilizes recycled materials to give VAST Composite Deck Pavers a distinctive look and feel not available with traditional treated wood or composite lumber products. VAST Composite Deck Pavers are a cradle-to-cradle green building material. They resist mold and mildew and require no staining, painting, sealing or other treatments. Other advantages: no loose screws or fasteners and no splinters.
  • Building Products Top 100
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
  • The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
  • Building Products Top 100
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
  • The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
  • Right as Rain
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/7/2009)
  • Water-conserving landscaping is no longer reserved for dusty yards in Southwestern states. As more developers and landscape architects foresee water shortages for even historically rain-rich regions, they're designing private lawns and common spaces with deep-rooted native plants that thrive with minimal watering. And they're investing in computer-regulated irrigation devices that deliver the precise amount of moisture needed to sustain each plant--and not a drop more.

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