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- EcoClad Exterior Cladding
- ebuild (1/22/2009)
- Featured on Builder's LivingHome, EcoClad exterior cladding is made with a 50/50 blend of FSC-certified post-consumer recycled paper/wood fiber along with bamboo fiber, bonded with a water-based co-polymer resin. According to the firm, the cladding offers durability comparable to metal, brick, and stucco. The 4x8 panels come in 10 stock wood-grains and five stock matte colors, or in custom colors, and they will not fade. 253-507-4622.
- Perfection Vinyl Siding
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- Perfection vinyl siding imitates weathered cedar, says the firm, with a darker shade of color in the grain and a lighter one in the higher points. The shingles come in a variety of colors and resist fading. The product has a Class 1A fire rating. 800-771-4486.
- Architectural and Classic Shutter Collection
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- The 1/8-inch-thick polycarbonate horizontal storm bar system attaches to the back of Architectural and Classic Collection louver, raised panel, or board-and-batten shutters to add strength. Two removable storm bars can be installed during a hurricane threat. The system can be ordered in 1/8-inch increments for a maximum window opening of 60 inches wide and 102 inches high. 866-288-2726.
- Acme Brick's New Lean/Green Brick is Company's "Greenest" Yet
- (1/14/2009)
- Acme Brick engineers have developed a new brick design that increases the area of a brick's core holes from 25% to 33% of the brick's total volume. This new version of a King Size brick lean/green brick will generate savings of about 11% in energy used to fire or burn the brick. Additional savings will be generated in transportation costs because the new brick will weigh approximately 3.15 lbs. versus 3.5 lbs for a conventional King Size brick. This new brick from Acme will have the same performance qualities as its predecessors and will be available in the full range of colors that Acme currently offers. New lean/green brick will enhance brick's already sterling reputation as the ultimate earth-friendly building material.
- One-Piece Water Table
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- An extension of the manufacturer's PVC product line, the One-Piece Water Table, created in partnership with Intex Millwork, is a flat board with an integral 15-degree water shed that increases the speed of traditional installation. The product measures 18 feet long and comes in 1x8 and 1x10 sizes. 800-330-2239.
- CedarBoards XL
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- Molded from real cedar boards and backed with extruded polystyrene insulation, CedarBoards XL combines a rough cedar texture with the flat-faced, straight-edge look of wide-board wood siding. Boards are longer, which can reduce seams by up to 40 percent, the maker says. The insulation helps increase the R-value of a home's exterior wall by up to 25 percent. 800-233-8990.
- IQm Trim Boards and Corners
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- IQm trim boards and corners are made from cellular PVC that features wood-grain patterns and that comes in an array of colors that will last the lifetime of the product. Each piece features color-through technology and is protected with an acrylic cap, eliminating the need to sand, scrape, or repaint. IQm comes in 17 colors, including white. 888-289-1169.
- New Azek Edge Gives Contractors the Competitive Edge in Trim
- (1/12/2009)
- Azek Building Products, Inc., manufacturer of Azek Trim, the number one brand of trim, announces the Azek Edge, the biggest advancement in cellular pvc trim technology since its introduction. Setting a new industry standard, the Azek Edge is made with proprietary technology that creates boards that are S4S - or Surfaced 4 Sides, meaning that all sides are uniformly finished. The smooth, sealed edges of each board ensure it will stay cleaner in the dealer yard, on the jobsite, and will be easier to clean if necessary. It will be available on April 1, 2009.
- EcoClad Cladding
- BUILDER Online (1/9/2009)
- Environmentally responsible biocomposite EcoClad is made from 50 percent bamboo and 50 percent post-consumer recycled paper, bonded with a water-based resin. Free of volatile organic compounds, the cladding is strong and highly resistant to weathering. Panels measure 48 inches by 96 inches and come in 10 wood grains and eight stock colors. 253-507-4622.
- Architectural and Classic Collection Shutters
- REMODELING Magazine (12/9/2008)
- Architectural and Classic Collection louver, raised panel, or board-and-batten shutters are now available with a horizontal storm bar system. A 1/8-inch-thick polycarbonate panel permanently attaches to the back of shutters to add strength. Two removable storm bars can be installed when a hurricane threat occurs. With a maximum window opening of 60 inches wide and 102 inches high, the shutter system can be ordered in 1/8-inch increments. 866.288.2726.
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