Finishing Touches: At Your ServiceInteractive products anticipate homeowners

  • By Stephani L. Miller
  • Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine
  • Publication date: 2007-09-07
The Auto-Cab system brings hard-to-reach tall cabinets down to the homeowner's level by gently lowering top cabinets to rest at the front of the countertop for easy access. The system consists of a fiberglass cabinet shell that accepts any type of finished cabinet frame and door, wall-mounted frame with rails and cables, 100-pound-capacity motor, and remote control.

Automated Cabinet Systems

Automated Cabinet Systems. The Auto-Cab system brings hard-to-reach tall cabinets down to the homeowner's level by gently lowering top cabinets to rest at the front of the countertop for easy access. The system consists of a fiberglass cabinet shell that accepts any type of finished cabinet frame and door, wall-mounted frame with rails and cables, 100-pound-capacity motor, and remote control. 866-794-6867. www.automatedcabinetsystems.com.

The digitally controlled DTV shower system offers users the ability to design customized shower experiences or use preprogrammed settings. The DTV's flow rate of up to 21 gallons per minute feeds up to eight showerheads, handshowers, or body sprays.

Kohler

Kohler. The digitally controlled DTV shower system offers users the ability to design customized shower experiences or use preprogrammed settings. The DTV's flow rate of up to 21 gallons per minute feeds up to eight showerheads, handshowers, or body sprays. 800-456-4537. www.kohler.com.

The manufacturer partnered with Black and Decker's Weiser Lock to develop the BioLock biometric entry system for deadbolts or garage doors. Just a swipe of an authorized fingertip locks or unlocks the door. More than 50 fingerprints can be programmed into the memory, and the unit requires no hard-wiring, as it is operated by four AA batteries.

Sequiam

Sequiam. The manufacturer partnered with Black and Decker's Weiser Lock to develop the BioLock biometric entry system for deadbolts or garage doors. Just a swipe of an authorized fingertip locks or unlocks the door. More than 50 fingerprints can be programmed into the memory, and the unit requires no hard-wiring, as it is operated by four AA batteries. 866-590-8426. www.sequiam.com.

The EgressLite, a recessed emergency light fixture powered by a central battery, automatically pops out to provide illumination along egress paths when AC power is lost. The neutral housing trim can be finished with paint, wallpaper, and other finishes.

EgressLite

EgressLite. The EgressLite, a recessed emergency light fixture powered by a central battery, automatically pops out to provide illumination along egress paths when AC power is lost. The neutral housing trim can be finished with paint, wallpaper, and other finishes. 866-494-4431. www.egresslite.com.

The NeoRest bath collection includes a programmable airbath with three waterfall fillers controlled by a deck-mounted color LCD touchpanel unit that confirms commands with an audio response. The RainShower tower features three body sprays and a handshower.

Toto USA

Toto USA. The NeoRest bath collection includes a programmable airbath with three waterfall fillers controlled by a deck-mounted color LCD touchpanel unit that confirms commands with an audio response. The RainShower tower features three body sprays and a handshower. 888-295-8134. www.totousa.com.