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Cedar-Boards Insulated Siding- REMODELING Magazine (6/4/2008)
- Updates to the line of Cedar-Boards Insulated Siding include an enhanced double 4-inch rough cedar clapboard, and double 4 1/2-inch rough cedar Dutchlap. The profiles have been updated to align directly with the TrueTexture rough cedar texture and flat-face design of the single 7-inch and double 6-inch-wide CedarBoard styles. The siding is molded from select cedar boards and reinforced with custom-contoured foam backing, increasing the R-value to 5, the maker says. 610.341.7000.
Microposite boards- REMODELING Magazine (6/4/2008)
- Currently available in a 7/16-inch board in four widths, Microposite boards are constructed using a combination of lightweight Perlite “microspheres” and proprietary resins. The resulting material weighs 50% less than fiber-cement, while offering an R-value 3.5 times higher, the maker says. Closed-cell technology makes the siding water resistant. For aesthetic versatility, the boards feature a natural-looking wood grain on one side and are smooth on the other side. 888.724.1160.
- EcoRock Wallboard
- residential architect Magazine (6/1/2008)
- Like concrete and glass, drywall has high embodied energy, says Steve Weiss, of Sunnyvale, Calif.-based drywall manufacturer Serious Materials. But his company has something different in mind. Its new EcoRock wallboard requires 90 percent less energy to produce because its core is made from "commonly available minerals with high recycled content" that essentially "bake themselves," he says. Better still, EcoRock looks and feels like standard wallboard and will cost the same as premium drywall when it hits the market in late 2008. 800.797.8159.
- Nichiha Introduces New NichiBoard Classic Lap Siding
- ebuild (5/21/2008)
- Nichiha USA announces the launch of NichiBoard™ lap siding, part of the new NichiProducts™ family of fiber cement products. Available exclusively in the Southeast, NichiBoard siding offers significant advantages over typical fiber cement siding including a more distinctive texture, greater workability and no added crystalline silica for a more environmentally conscious choice.
- New NichiShake Cedar Panels Offer Enhanced Curb Appeal
- ebuild (5/21/2008)
- Obtaining the classic charm of authentic cedar shake on the exterior of a home without the material's inevitable maintenance hassles is now available with NichiShake™ from Nichiha USA. Part of the new NichiProducts™ fiber cement product line, NichiShake individual shake boards emulate the deep grain of genuine cedar and create a durable, well-appointed exterior cladding.
- Nichiha USA Launches NichiTrim Boards
- ebuild (5/21/2008)
- Nichiha USA introduces NichiTrim boards, a low maintenance alternative to traditional wood trim, ideal for a multitude of exterior trim applications. For optimal use, the boards are designed to be used in conjunction with NichiBoard™ lap siding, NichiShake™ individual shake panels, NichiPanel™ vertical siding and NichiSoffit™ panels. The boards are available in a classic profile with a choice of smooth or cedar texture providing greater consistency, affordability and ease-of-use.
- NichiSoffit Panels Offer Homeowners a Lasting Exterior Soffit Finish
- ebuild (5/21/2008)
- Nichiha announces the introduction of NichiSoffit™ panels, which are durable fiber cement exterior claddings. The new panels are easy to install and provide a durable, low maintenance solution for the soffits of a home. Offered vented or non-vented, NichiSoffit panels are available in a variety of lengths and widths, and complement the NichiProducts Collection. The collection includes NichiBoard™ lap siding, NichiShake™ individual shakes, NichiTrim™ boards and NichiPanel™ vertical siding.
Customization Tools Give Contractors a Profitable Edge- ebuild (5/19/2008)
- The ability of professional siding applicators to distinguish their work from competitors is a key to greater profitability. With the products offered by Tapco Integrated Tool Systems, they have the power to do just that. Tapco Tools allow siding applicators to add distinctive details to their work, setting themselves apart from other contractors. Tapco Tools enable them to breeze through projects faster, easier and more safely, enabling them to complete more jobs in the same amount of time.
Exterior Wood Casing- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
- The manufacturer's exterior wood casing options now include hundreds of configurations in one-piece or two-piece systems, consisting of flat casing and back band. Combined with multiple subsill and sill nose options, the systems compound the possibilities for tailoring a trim package to a specific architectural style. The new casing options are available on Collections, Legacy, Weather Shield, and HR 175 product lines.
Stonecraft Manufactured Stone Veneer Installs Quickly with Few Tools and Offers Dozens of Options- ebuild (5/1/2008)
- Providing a home with the incredible texture and appeal of stone has never been more affordable, or easier to accomplish. For homeowners, remodelers and builders who want personalized style and long-lasting beauty, stone veneer creates solid character and a unique feeling of place. StoneCraft
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