New Arrivals: March/April 2008Spring Fling: A prime selection of the season

Syndecrete. In addition to custom pieces, the company now offers a standardized line of sinks, tiles, and slabs in 13 colors and 12 aggregates of Syndecrete, a cement-based composite that utilizes natural minerals and recycled materials as its primary ingredients and that contains no resins or polymers. The product is half the weight of standard concrete but has twice the compressive strength, the maker says, and it is more resistant to chipping and cracking. 310-829-9704. www.syndecrete.com.

Bruck. The Bolero Typhoon pendant is part of a complete line of 3-watt LED decorative pendants and sconces. Pendants and sconces are handmade from multicolored glass, and different combinations of bronze, seafoam green, autumn leaf, matte chrome, chrome, amber, and typhoon glass are available. Pendants also are offered with an AC/DC converter and adapter to be used with any of the manufacturer's low-voltage track systems. 714-259-9959. www.brucklighting.com.

Eagle Roofing. The Cool Roof Tile line has earned a mark from the Cool Roof Rating Council, which tests for solar reflectance and thermal emittance. The roofing comes in 21 color options, ranging from white on white to terra-cotta to gray blends, and in standard-weight and lightweight tile, flat, and curved profiles. 909-355-7000. www.eagleroofing.com.

Yolo Colorhouse. Green Seal-certified, zero-VOC Yolo Colorhouse interior paints are durable, washable, and perform like premium conventional paints, the company claims. The nature-based color palette is broken into groups, including Air, Grain, Leaf, and Clay, for easier selection. Flat, satin, and semi-gloss are available. 503-493-8275. www.yolocolorhouse.com.

Saint-Gaudens. The company's solid-bronze art tiles are made with 75 percent post-consumer recycled material. The new Harmony collection, shown here, features Asian designs, etched designs, and stick liners that can be used for any installation, including walls, floors, and wet areas. The pieces come in bronze or silvertone (white bronze). 760-891-0300. www.vsgmetalarts.com.

Ankmar. Gallantry series DuraGreen garage doors are SCS certified to have at least 88 percent recycled content. The doors are made with recycled Douglas fir fused with exterior-grade resins and waxes. The doors will not split, warp, crack, or dent, according to the manufacturer. The panels feature an embossed wood-grain texture and feature the look of custom, handcarved wood doors. 800-322-9075. www.ankmar.com.

Viance. Ecolife stabilized, weather-resistant wood uses EcoVance preservative, a non-metallic preservative with long-term performance against rot, decay, and termites, according to the manufacturer. The preservative is biodegradable, does not accumulate in soil, and can be used for aboveground and in-ground wood applications like decking, fencing, gazebos, and sill plates. Ecolife wood can be painted or stained, and has a lifetime limited warranty. 800-421-8661. www.treatedwood.com.

Universal Forest Products. ProWood Micro wood is treated with Osmose's MicroPro, a preservative that recently earned Scientific Certification Systems' Environmentally Preferable Product certification. MicroPro copper wood preservative doesn't need organic solvents to dissolve its copper components, says the maker, instead using a micronizing technique that grinds particles to a size that lets them penetrate the wood as a solid. Wood products treated with MicroPro release 90 percent to 99 percent less copper into water or soil. 800-598-9663. www.ufpi.com.

Pine Hall Brick. RainPave permeable clay pavers allow water to filter into the soil and dissipate rather than run off into storm drains. The pavers reduce the property's impervious surface footprint and allow for a larger house footprint, the firm says. The rumbled pavers offer the look of traditional antique clay pavers. 800-334-8689. www.americaspremierpaver.com.

Endurance Wind Power. The Endurance S-250 wind turbine can be connected directly to the power grid without the need for an inverter. It has a power rating of 5 kWh and can match the energy requirements of average U.S. households that consume up to 18,000 kWh per year, the company says. A braking system and over-speed protection stop the rotors in cases of extreme high wind or fault conditions, a key safety feature for consumer acceptance. 888-440-4451. www.endurancewindpower.com.

Rheem. The ultra-low-NOx natural gas water heater line includes 18 models with stainless steel radiant burners that reduce nitrogen-oxide emissions by 75 percent from previous low-NOx models, the company says. Tanks range from 28 to 50 gallons, including tall and short models, with gas inputs of 30,000 to 40,000 BTU/hour. The line includes a self-cleaning system and a flammable vapor ignition resistance system that quickly shuts down the water heater should vapors ignite within the combustion chamber. 770-351-3000. www.rheem.com.

Lynden Door. The GreenDor series of doors features an agfiber core that is produced from 100 percent recovered, rapidly renewable wheat and rice fiber, according to the manufacturer. Agfiber is also formaldehyde-free. Door face options include architectural hardwood veneers, plastic laminate, medium-density overlay, and hardboard. Single doors are available in sizes up to 4 by 10 feet. 360-354-5676. www.lyndendoor.com.

Ready Solar. A prefab, modular solar electric system with frame mounting, Solar in a Box is sold off the shelf for an alternative to more expensive, custom photovoltaic systems. It comes with all components for easy installation with no adjustments needed, the company says, and includes Web-based monitoring. The pre-assembled system can be customized and is compatible with any roof surface. 877-817-3239. www.readysolar.com.

Westinghouse. The Energy Star-approved 52-inch Silverdale ceiling fan features a rustic bronze finish and five high-gloss mahogany and rich walnut reversible blades. The fan's frosted glass bowl light fixture includes two 13-watt fluorescent lamps, and the fan also has a silicon steel motor. 800-289-8359. www.westinghouseceilingfans.com.

North Slope Sustainable Wood. Treadlight flooring is made from small-diameter Western larch, using stunted trees from overcrowded forest restoration projects, a process that leaves the larger and healthier trees behind to thrive, the company says. The wood features tight growth rings, a honey-and-cinnamon grain, and dark pinhole knots. The flooring is 3/4-inch thick and 3, 4, or 5 inches wide. Trim products also are available. 406-327-1123. www.northslopewood.com.

Mansfield. The Prestigio 4 1.1-gpf pressure-assisted toilet saves up to 40 percent of the water used by a regular 1.6-gpf toilet, the maker says. The product uses water pressure to compress and store air in a plastic tank, and when the toilet is flushed, the pressure of the compressed air reinforces the normal gravity flow, meaning less water is required to clear the bowl. 877-850-3060. www.mansfieldplumbing.com.

Roos International. Made with woven glass textile yarns that provide a textured finish, Texturglas wall finish strengthens, stabilizes, and protects new and existing walls. When coated with latex paint, the product does not trap moisture like conventional vinyl wallcoverings, the company says; the finish provides mold and mildew control and can be used to cover up problem surfaces. The material is reusable, recyclable, and emits no VOCs. 800-888-2776. www.roosintl.com.

Nailout. The pneumatic nail puller uses 4,600 bpm to quickly dig and grab under a nail, allowing for easy leverage to pull the nail from wood construction, according to the manufacturer. The tool is 10-1/4 inches long and 1-5/8 inches wide, and has an average air consumption of 4 cfm. The ProPack2 includes a scaler, chisel, and nail puller. 813-948-7488. www.nailout.com.

Enviro-Trash Concepts. The Clean Chute is a trash containment and removal system consisting of a stainless steel door installed in the wall or backsplash. The 45-degree chute system quickly slides all waste to its proper container in the adjacent specified area, helping to keep counter areas clean and sanitary and to minimize odor. The dual-unit model aids in the recycling process by providing two separate doors through which trash and recyclables are discarded and carried to two different receptacles. 866-671-8878. www.envirotrashconcepts.com.

Demilec. Sealection Agribalance is an open-cell, semi-rigid polyurethane spray foam for residential buildings that contains more than 20 percent renewable agriculture-based products (refined vegetable oils). The product creates a healthier, quieter, and more energy-efficient environment by providing a high R-value and sealing cracks, gaps, and voids in attics, walls, and ceilings, according to the manufacturer. 817-640-4900. www.sealection500.com.

Stiebel Eltron. The Tempra tankless, on-demand electric water heater eliminates the standby heat losses associated with tank systems and reduces water-heating bills by 15 percent to 20 percent, says the firm. The compact unit's microprocessor control allows exact temperature setting through a knob and a digital display. The heater has all-copper piping and heating elements. 800-582-8423. www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com.

W.R. Meadows. Deck-O-Shield is a ready-to-use, water-based sealer and water repellent for natural stone, concrete, and masonry surfaces. Designed for use in or around swimming pools, the product limits water and penetration into structurally sound, crack-free surfaces and reduces whitening and staining, according to the manufacturer. The zero-VOC sealer is an environmentally friendlier alternative to the solvent-based products currently used for these applications, the maker adds. 800-342-5976. www.wrmeadows.com.

Cali Bamboo. Bamboo paneling, used for covering walls, ceilings, and bars, and as wainscoting, is constructed by securing uniform 11/16-inch-wide bamboo slats to a thin mesh fabric. The rapidly renewable bamboo panels come in a variety of colors and patterns and can be attached to surfaces using standard adhesive or a brad nailer. 888-788-2254. www.calibamboo.com.

Velux. The company's solar hot water heating system replaces or adds to an existing water heating system and includes a solar pump station and controller, hot water mixing valve, expansion tank, solar tank, and collectors. According to the firm, the system can provide up to 100 percent of the demand for hot water heating, with typically 80 percent of hot water needs coming from free solar power. The SRCC-certified solar energy roof collectors are designed to integrate well with roof lines, the company says, and they integrate seamlessly with roof windows. 800-888-3589. www.veluxusa.com.