International Builders' Show Product Preview -- Web ExclusiveHot finds from the upcoming International Builders' Show

    The International Builders' Show is back for its fourth and final year in Florida (at least until it returns in 2011), so don't miss your chance to take in the largest annual light construction show in the world in sunny Orlando. Held at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 13-16, the event will include the most exciting new products for the home building and remodeling industries. More than 1,900 exhibitors from the United States and across the globe will pack onto the show floor with virtually endless displays of innovative, stylish, or problem-solving products. Best of all, we've gathered some of the most exciting new offerings here to give you a sneak peak at the products and materials that can help you save time and money or attract new clients. Kick back and take a look—with miles of show floor to walk, your feet could use the rest.

    Plastpro. Known for its exterior doors, the manufacturer has launched a prefinished, reversible, interior wainscoting made entirely from PVC composite. Unlike wood, the moisture-resistant product will not warp, corrode, or rot and cleans easily, the maker notes. It can be painted or installed in its pre-finished white color. A separate design profiles on each side allows buyers to choose between a wide or narrow profile. 800-779-0561. www.plastproinc.com.

    Schulte. The manufacturer now offers real wood veneers on its FreedomRail closet storage line. The veneers are available in Espresso and Light Oak, colors that mirror offerings from high-end furniture manufacturers, the maker says. Because FreedomRail is a component system, it can be installed in an entire home in hours, the company adds, whereas a custom wood closet would take longer. 800-669-3225. www.schultestorage.com.

    Texture Plus. The manufacturer offers four new designs in its line of high-impact, textured HDU (high-density urethane) decorative panels. The new products include a full line of faux stone ledgers and moldings, created as a matched finish for their custom faux panels. Other new designs include a rustic barn wood, an Old World brick, and a wider giant bamboo panel. 800-863-8468. www.textureplus.com.

    Versatile Building Products. Part of its ultra-low-VOC 2 component concrete floor coating line, the Roll On Rock System 4h hybrid primer and hybrid body coat has a pot life of over an hour, the maker says, so it can be applied more than an hour after it has been mixed. The primer dries in 30 minutes, while the body coat and flake can be scraped in a little over an hour after being applied to the floor. 800-535-3352. www.garagecoatings.com.

    Snap Lock Industries. Designed for the Harley-Davidson enthusiast, Harley-Davidson modular garage flooring consists of a seamless pattern of the Harley-Davidson bar and shield logos on the top of the modular flooring surface. The floor allows quick installation with no tools or adhesives, according to the manufacturer. It is available by the square foot or pre-packed in a 4-foot-by-8-foot parking pad kit. 801-746-0143. www.snaplock.com.

    Visions. The brand's 3000 series single-hung units are now certified at DP-50 pounds per square foot (apart from tempered glass use), ensuring the windows will perform well under extreme wind pressure, the maker says. The products are tested to the ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 standard for vinyl windows and meet the requirements for a Performance Class/Grade of R50 or higher. 800-584-7680. www.visionswindows.com.

    Screen Tight. The Royal Wood Wrap n' Snap column wrap turns a treated post into a finished column in minutes for added beauty and long life, according to the maker. The cellular PVC material eliminates peeling, painting, rotting, or denting, the manufacturer adds. The product's Wrap N' Snap lock allows for one-person installation, and ensures the right fit with no exposed fasteners, the company says. 800-768-7325. www.screentight.com.

    Safety Maker. In conjunction with the company's Safety Boot, the Tall Guardrail Brace allows contractors to erect taller freestanding, OSHA-compliant rail systems up to 65 inches, according to the manufacturer. Used with construction-grade 2x4s, the product is attached to the Safety Boot with four screws, extending the base and post connection and enabling contractors to safely increase the height of the railing. 800-804-4741. www.safetyboot.com.

    Versatex. A new 'T' molding profile enhances beaded panel installation by joining long runs of all beaded profiles, according to the manufacturer. Measuring 5/8 inch by 3 inches, the molding has a ½-inch cutout on each edge, leaving a receiver and cover for the normally exposed 4-foot edges of joining panels. The profile also leaves a cleaner, more architecturally pleasing appearance, the maker says. 724-266-7928. www.versatex.com.

    Watts Radiant. The SunTouch Mat kit includes an electric radiant heat mat, a programmable control, double-sided tape, a LoudMouth monitor, an installation manual, and an installation DVD. Kits are available from 10 square feet to 80 square feet in 120 volts. Thin-set or self-leveling mortar flows through the mat, allowing for one-step installation. 888-432-8932. www.suntouch.com.

    Apex Wine Cellars. CellarTec Cooling Systems are made exclusively for wine cellars. Product features include a condensation overflow alarm, a cold-weather start program, liquid and cellar air temperature displays, and humidity and ambient temperature displays. The manufacturer provides a personal load calculator at no cost to make sure cooling systems are properly sized for each cellar. 888-999-9749. www.apexwinecellars.com.

    American Aldes Ventilation. VentZone Systems offer dynamic zone control of ventilation airflows. They eliminate unnecessary ventilation and increase airflows to most-needed areas, the maker says. The systems combine terminals that control fans to ventilate only desired areas with low-energy fans. The fans have a low profile, so they can be installed between floors, and they are designed for 4- or 6-inch ducts. The system is Energy Star compliant. 941-351-3441. www.americanaldes.com.

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