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  • Eldorado Stone and London Bay Homes
  • ebuild (3/1/2008)
  • London Bay Homes, the 2008 America's Best Builder winner, chooses Eldorado Stone for their south west Florida projects. London Bay President, Mark Wilson, speaks about their decisions for choosing Eldorado Stone.
  • Insulated Siding Reduces Energy Use and Saves Money
  • ebuild (2/22/2008)
  • Americans will spend an average of 10% more on heating their homes this winter, according to an October 2007 report from the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association (NEADA). Insulated siding with Fullback Technology--helps consumers reduce heating costs by offering them the highest insulation rating (wall system R-value*) of any exterior cladding product on the market - 3.96.
  • Plycem Fiber-Cement Exterior Trim
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • Primed on six sides, Plycem fiber-cement exterior trim comes with a choice of a smooth or a reversible smooth-and-textured surface. Machined square edges ensure a clean look and smooth finish, the maker says. The product installs with the same tools traditionally used for building with wood products, the company adds. 770-405-2600.
  • TechTrim Exterior Polymer Trimboard
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • TechTrim primed exterior polymer trimboard is as light as pine yet is durable enough to stand up to the elements, the manufacturer says. The product needs only one round of quality exterior latex paint with no additional prepping. The line features new one-piece corner trim with an embossed wood-grain texture. 888-270-0746.
  • Royal Colors Trim Board
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • Royal Colors Trim Board highlights a home’s key features because the trim is wider, and specialized corner treatments are available for enhanced visual appeal, the manufacturer says. The product is offered in antique linen, Carolina sand (pictured), weather oak, and bright white. The trimboard is a durable, high-density extrusion from cellular PVC. 800-368-3117.
  • Fusion Trim
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • Fusion, a free-foam cellular PVC trim, is laminated in thicknesses up to 4 inches, widths up to 2 feet, and lengths up to 20 feet. The thickness helps eliminate time-consuming jobsite lamination and costly callbacks due to adhesive failures, according to the manufacturer. Millwork items created from the product look and feel like wood, the maker adds. 866-553-3770. www.kleerlumber.com.
  • MiraTec Treated Exterior Composite Trim
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • Combining the performance characteristics of composite materials with the workability and appearance of wood, MiraTec treated exterior composite trim is produced using a sealed press, steam-injected method that creates a trimboard that is one solid piece. During manufacturing, wood fibers and other ingredients are bonded under heat and pressure and combined with phenolic resins for moisture resistance. 800-255-0785. www.cmicompany.com.
  • HardieTrim Fiber-Cement Trimboards
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • HardieTrim fiber-cement trimboards are pre-primed with PrimePlus sealer and primer. This process ensures uniform coverage of sealer and primer, providing an excellent surface for paints, according to the manufacturer. The boards are available in lengths of 10 feet or 12 feet and thicknesses of 7/16, ¾, 1, or 1 ½ inches. The planks are available smooth or with a rustic grain texture. 888-542-7343.

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