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  • Building Products Top 100: One-piece Mantel
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
  • This one-piece mantel surround weighs just under 20 pounds and can be installed by a single contractor in less than one hour, the firm says. Made of low-maintenance urethane, it comes pre-primed with a UV-protective top coat and can be painted, stained, or faux finished The product stands 50 inches tall and has a top shelf that is 6 1/2 inches wide and 55 inches long. 800-446-3040.
  • Fypon Expands William E. Poole Collection
  • ebuild (7/18/2007)
  • Fypon, the brand name leader in the synthetic millwork industry, has expanded its product offerings in the William E. Poole Collection by Fypon. Pieces designed by Poole to accent the exterior and interior of homes now include a wide variety of Window and Door Trim, Modillion Cornices, a unique three-piece Dormer Facade, Compound Curve Baluster Kits, Louvers, Gable Vents, Balustrade Systems, Cupolas, Decorative Millwork and Moulding. More than 95 pieces are now included in the collection, which was initially introduced with two dozen pieces in 2005.
  • The Beauty and Elegance of WoodEnkeboll Expands New Collections, Adding Bredth and Depth
  • ebuild (6/27/2007)
  • Enkeboll recently introduced four new collections, Monarch Bay, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Vineyard and have now expanded upon all of them. There are more corbels, moldings, mantel components, and stair parts. The collections can also be mixed and matched. Separately or together, these collections provide a wide range of design solutions in the kitchen and throughout the home.
  • Available from Crown HeritageCrown Heritage Adds Three New Species
  • ebuild (6/20/2007)
  • Crown Heritage, manufacturer of wood and forged iron stair systems, has added three more new wood species choices, Walnut, Hickory and Alder, to its current offerings. Earlier in 2007, the company added White Oak and Brazilian Cherry, bringing the number of available species from Crown Heritage to 12.
  • PVC Column Wrap KitMVP Award Winner: PVC Column Wrap Kit
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/12/2007)
  • Fypon. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It's also in a PVC Column Wrap kit when you want to cover up an ugly wooden or steel post. The kit includes the cap, base, and caulk adhesive. The wrap can be used inside or outside and is paintable. "For us, the fast installation of the product is the critical aspect--it saves us labor time and costs on the jobsite," said Rob Cox of Metro Siding in a written testimonial. Installation typically takes less than 15 minutes, according to the company. The plain version comes in 18 sizes and ships within five days. Special-order wraps include fluted, raised-panel, recessed-panel, tapered plain, and tapered recessed-panel. Cost: $150 to $762. 800-446-3040.
  • ABS Decorative Header and Column SystemMVP Award Winner: ABS Decorative Header and Column System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/11/2007)
  • Decco Bath & Shower Works. Designed to be both attractive and practical, the company's header and column system mounts easily around the tub surround and adds storage to the bath. "The easy install makes this a great product for remodelers," one judge said. It conceals fixtures and provides 10 concealed shelves to organize shower clutter. The header assembly is adjustable to fit enclosures from 54 1/2 inches to 70 inches wide. Installation requires neither drilling nor cutting into existing tile. Made of ABS thermoplastic, the product is mold- and mildew-resistant, according to the maker. It comes in a satin white finish but can be painted. Five header styles provide different looks, ranging from classical to contemporary. Cost: $300. 800-964-7945.
  • All Stars: Building Products Presents the 2007 MVP Award Winners
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/7/2007)
  • Each year, Building Products' Most Valuable Product Awards competition singles out an elite group of new products worthy of special recognition. This year, 32 products--ranging from a limestone veneer to a water-conserving showerhead to steam-assist ovens--have been deemed the latest crop of top-notch products by our panel of expert judges. These products offer ways to make your job easier, your projects more stunning, and your business more profitable. And they just might add a little fun back into your work day.
  • On the Rails Balusters Make a Statement for Staircases
  • Virginian - Pilot (6/2/2007)
  • In multi-level homes, staircases can make grand statements by front doors or be more subtle and hidden near kitchens. "Stairways are like a piece of furniture, and people have different tastes," says Mike Kuchlan owner of San Joaquin Stairs in Fresno, Calif. "We've gone in and replaced all the balusters with different ones.""It's becoming more and more important to people to have stairs that make a statement," says Terry Hale, who builds stairs and owns T.T. Hale Construction, doing business as Quality Stairs of Fresno.
  • Quick Clip Molding Installation System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/10/2007)
  • Focal Point. The Quick Clip system, designed to make crown molding installation fast and easy, installs along the header board of a wall, eliminating the need to locate studs. Top and bottom grooves on compatible polyurethane moldings snap into place on the Quick Clips, so there are no fastener holes to patch. Quick Clips-compatible moldings come in two sizes--4-1/8 inch and 5-7/8 inch--in eight patterns. 800-662-5550.

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