5 Favorite Products Selected by Pros

  • Source: ebuild Exclusive
  • Publication date: 2011-07-28

There's nothing like feedback from a pro working on the jobsite to learn whether a product truly lives up to the manufacturer's hype. Here are the five most popular products reviewed by contractors like you in Pro Reviews during the past few months.

Bosch 12V Max Multi-X Cutting Kit
Bosch 12V Max Multi-X Cutting Kit

Its flexible blades help me reach and trim hard-to-reach places, and I would say it almost cuts the trimming time in half.

Builder Thomas Bain, Ronald M. Coffin General Contractors, Millsboro, Del.
Sherwin-Williams Duration Home Interior Acrylic Latex
Sherwin-Williams Duration Home Interior Acrylic Latex

In areas that are moist like small bathrooms, some paints kind of drip a little because of the high-moisture content, but this one does not bleed. It's a very robust paint that covers and holds well. It also goes on very nicely; you don't need primer.

Remodeler Tim Piendel, Great House LLC, Roswell, Ga.
Knauf Insulation EcoBatt Fiberglass Insulation
EcoBatt Fiberglass Insulation from Knauf Insulation

Utilizing this new building science concept of air sealing pushes the dew point out and decreases the air infiltration into the wall cavity. And it still allows for pulling wires after the fact, whereas with pure foam, it's very problematic.

David Godbolt, Sentinel Construction and Consulting, Kingston, Wash.
Therma-Tru Smooth Star Fiberglass Doors
Therma-Tru Smooth Star Fiberglass Doors

This door doesn’t dent; it looks like steel but is even stronger. You can really abuse it and you won’t have to replace it. I’ve never had to replace any.

Drew Retz, Jerry's Homes Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Plumbing Trim Kits From Moen
Plumbing Trim Kits From Moen

We have been using Moen trim kits for our plumbing needs. The product lasts and it doesn't break down.

Phil Gaskill, Gaskill Custom Homes, Bakersfield, Ca.