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  • Sewer Pipe for Trenchless Pipebursting ApplicationsCertainTeed Introduces CertaFlo GreenLine
  • ebuild (7/12/2007)
  • CertainTeed Corporation expands its pipe selection with the introduction of CertaFlo GreenLine, a high-impact polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe that features the company's performance-proven Certa-Lok Integral Bell restrained joint system. CertaFlo GreenLine comes in a new green color and shorter 10' and 13' lengths for ease of use in trenchless applications, such as directional drilling and pipebursting. The short lengths of the new pipe facilitate rapid assembly and allow the use of smaller and more economical construction pit sizes. The code-approved light-green pipe color makes camera inspection of sewers easier.
  • Deluxe Kinetik Frameless Sliding Shower DoorFleurco Announces North American Debut of Deluxe Kinetik Frameless Sliding Shower Door
  • ebuild (7/11/2007)
  • FLEURCO, a leading manufacturer of glass shower doors, is setting a new standard for the bath and shower industry with the launch of the state-of-the-art Kinetik - the industry's first truly frameless sliding shower door. Engineered with advanced German technology, Kinetik is a luxury shower door designed to add the finishing touch to the modern bathroom. Kinetik Shower Doors feature two sets of silent, smooth Symmetry rollers, a brand-new technology that glides effortlessly over the door's stainless steel bar without flexing or friction. Made of stainless steel and high performance engineering polymer, each set of three-inch rollers can support up to 300 pounds.
  • Silver Leaf Shadow DesignGlasco Designs Partners with Renowned Glass Sculptor Robert Geunther
  • ebuild (7/10/2007)
  • Glasco Design, Inc., a leader in producing elegant contemporary high-quality tempered glass bath products including bathroom sinks, consoles and pedestals, is proud to introduce a series of limited edition and custom sink designs done in collaboration with distinguished glass sculptor Robert Geunther. Featuring hand-etched glass, each sink is an exceptional, uniquely created, limited edition product, done by the artist. Custom sink designs can also be made and matched with a wide variety of consoles and mirrors.
  • Starck 3 Series BasinStarck 3 Series Basin
  • residential architect Magazine (7/9/2007)
  • Some of the basins in Duravit's Starck 3 series retail for less than $300, and a couple of them can be had for less than $200--a sweet deal for a designer label. Minimalist lines and maximum choices in size, mounting styles, and faucet pairings characterize the collection. Duravit USA, 888-387-2848
  • The Complete SolutionJust Add Water: Kohler Introduces Complete Toilet Solution
  • ebuild (7/9/2007)
  • Specifying and ordering plumbing products can be cumbersome for consumers, and these tasks have never been a favorite past time of plumbers or distributors either. In an effort to address this tedious process and bring convenience to all its customers, Kohler Co. - a global leader in kitchen and bath design and technology - reinforces its position as the global leader in performance toilets with the introduction of The Complete Solution for several of its most popular two-piece toilets.
  • Stanton Dual-Force ToiletStanton Dual-Force Toilet
  • residential architect Magazine (7/9/2007)
  • The Stanton dual-force toilet from Sterling is European in design sensibility, but its $348 list price is pure Yankee thrift. Cheaper toilets do exist, but at this price, you'll get a toilet that sits flush to the wall. The modified one-piece design, crafted of vitreous china, also has a fully glazed and concealed trap and an elongated bowl. A two-button actuator provides a 0.8-gallon or standard 1.6-gallon flush. Sterling by Kohler Co., 888-783-7546.
  • TURN TUB INTO SHOWER Convert Tub to Walk-in Shower for Safety
  • Greensboro News Record (7/7/2007)
  • Standard bathtubs can be a hazard for older people and others with limited mobility. A Virginia company has developed a system for turning a tub into a walk-in shower that's more affordable than remodeling the bathroom.The TubCut system involves cutting an 18- to 36-inch-wide passage in the wall of a fiberglass, steel or cast-iron tub and finishing the opening so it appears to have been factory-installed.
  • American Standard FloWise ToiletFloWise Toilet is Among First to Bear the EPA's WaterSense Label
  • ebuild (7/3/2007)
  • The ingenious design that made FloWise the first toilet to reduce water usage by more than 20 percent without a dual flush, has now earned it the right to bear the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSenseSM label. WaterSense works much like the ENERGY STAR program for appliances. By prominently designating products and services that
  • Madera American Standard Adds 1.28 Gallon Wall-Mounted and Floor-Mounted Models to Commercial Lineup
  • ebuild (7/3/2007)
  • American Standard's most popular commercial toilets have become wise to water conservation. New Afwall® FloWise® and Madera® FloWise® models are high efficiency flushers, consuming 20 percent less water than the industry standard, 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) toilet. American Standard has also updated the design and functionality of the 1.6 gpf Afwall and Madera models to provide for a cleaner wash.
  • Great Performance With High StyleNew Fashion Forward Tropic Toilet Gives Great Performance With High Style
  • ebuild (7/3/2007)
  • American Standard's new Tropic two-piece toilet demands attention with an artfully designed tank and trip lever designed to complement American Standard's popular Tropic faucet collection. Tropic faucets also have EverClean, a patented permanent finish that prevents dirt and water spots from adhering to the faucet surface. Water beads up and one wipe with a dry cloth removes the spots easily, leaving a lustrous shine.

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