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- Eldorado Stone: The Foundation for Memorable Spaces
- (2/23/2009)
- Eldorado Stone, a world leader in architectural stone veneer manufacturing, is proud to introduce a new contemporary stone profile at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV. The new Cut Coarse Stone profile is reminiscent of a saw-cut Turkish Limestone. The highly textural and yet contemporary, linear-style profile installs with a clean, dry-stack application. Eldorado's lightweight and more affordable version has been created at a scale that allows for more efficient applications, which is appealing for both commercial and residential exteriors and interiors.
Adams Casing Mouldings- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/18/2009)
- Adams Casing is the latest addition to the firm's Azek Mouldings cellular PVC line. The profile is ideal for creating detailed shadow lines and adding character to vintage trim applications, the maker says. The molding is designed to offer the same crisp detail as wood but will not rot, split, or crack and is impervious to insects. 877-275-2935.
Survival Instincts: How the Down Economy Is Affecting Product Development and Selection- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/17/2009)
- Product development and innovation continue as building product manufacturers look to keep themselves and their customers afloat.
New Arrivals: Winter 2009- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/13/2009)
- Products from James Hardie, Azek Building Products and Jeld-Wen
Fiber Cement's Aesthetics and Durability Continue to Gain Fans- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/13/2009)
- When it comes to choosing green building materials, Bret Hackett likes to take the long view: The longer a product lasts, the greener it is. "I'll tell my clients that they can build their walls out of filled oil drums," says Hackett, founder of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., design/build firm Healthy Home Consultants. "If those walls last 500 years, then that's a green home."
- TrexTrim Sealed Edge Offers Greater Durability for Builders and Homeowners
- (2/11/2009)
- Developed with proprietary cellular PVC technology, TrexTrim already provides a durable, easy-care option that enhances the appearance and value of a home. In March, Trex will unveil the latest innovation to its line of high-performance trim products - trim boards featuring sealed edges on all four sides to guard against dirt and debris. The nation's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and fencing will preview TrexTrim Sealed Edge at the 2009 International Builders' Show.
- Latest Trends Reflected in New Revolution Siding Color Palette
- (2/9/2009)
- Associated Materials, Inc. introduces four new nature-inspired colors for its Revolution composite siding line - Antique Parchment, Platinum Gray, Adobe Cream and Vintage Wicker. The entire nine-shade color palette reflects today's most popular natural hues and accentuates the siding's look and feel of fine wood in a high-end matte finish. Introduced within the last year, Revolution fills the gap in the market for siding that is beautiful, easy to maintain, and has the look and feel of wood. The composite product blends natural wood ingredients with structural polymers to give new homes and remodeling projects a durable finish that stands above the rest.
- Lightweight Product Displays Provide "HD" Realism
- (1/30/2009)
- StoneCraft Industries, an industry leader in manufactured stone veneer and a sustainability pioneer, now offers its customers innovative high-definition sample boards for easier, more impressive sales presentations. The advanced HDi Technology swatchboards allow StoneCraft to feature lifelike representations of its stone profiles, creating authentic three-dimensional images complete with nuanced surface and edge textures and richly-variegated colors. With this clear picture, the detailed beauty of StoneCraft and its installation possibilities can be shown without having to present more cumbersome material samples.
- Builders' Show Product Picks: Day Four
- ebuild (1/27/2009)
- Products from Schlage, PureOFlow, and Tagaki
- Cellular PVC Clapboard and Trim System
- ebuild (1/22/2009)
- The maker of the first pre-finished cellular PVC clapboard and trim system has added to its lineup with RoughSawn, a line of siding and trim boards that is treated with a cedar-colored two-part polyurethane coating. RoughSawn includes vertical siding (board-and-batten, shiplap, and channel rustic), horizontal siding (clapboard and weatherboard), and trim. Clapboards come in 4-, 6-, and 8-inch exposures. 866-393-8883.
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