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  • By Victoria Markovitz

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Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade. Designed for tall walls and other applications that need strong, straight framing materials, Versa-Stud offers bending strength with none of the checks and cracks that can plague solid lumber, the maker says. Made from laminated veneer lumber, it features exterior-grade adhesives. It is 1-1/2 inches wide with five depths and lengths up to 24 feet. 208-384-6161. www.bc.com.

Boral Bricks

Boral Bricks. With a single coat, ReCote masonry coating changes the look of brick, stone block, or any other masonry product, the firm says. Backed by a 10-year warranty, it comes in 30 colors and does not require any primer. It dries five times thicker than standard paint, according to the company, and can be applied with a handheld hopper sprayer or professional texture sprayer. 800-526-7255. www.boralbricks.com.

Peachtree

Peachtree. The 300 series double-hung window with simulated transom reduces installation time and hassle, compared with a standard double-hung unit with a mulled transom, according to the manufacturer. The simulated transom is created by extending the height of the top sash of a double-hung and adding a 3-1/2-inch profiled simulated divided-light grille bar. 800-732-2499. www.peachtreedoor.com.

Travis Industries

Travis Industries. The See-Thru and Pier gas-burning fireplaces produce 60,000 BTUs of heat and sport handheld controls and a seven-year warranty. The See-Thru offers dual-sided glass faces; the Pier adds one more glass face for three-sided viewing. Offering a classic fireplace look with no grilles or louvers, the models feature a yellow-flame fire with flickering embers and can be customized. 866-492-7169. www.fireplacex.com.

Clopay

Clopay. Rising automatically with the press of a button, the glass panel garage doors in the Avante collection merge indoor and outdoor living spaces, the maker says. They come in many window options to control the degree of light transmission and privacy. Insulated glass is also available. A 2-1/8-inch-thick, rustproof aluminum frame supports the glass. 800-225-6729. www.clopaydoor.com.

Bosch

Bosch. Along with expanding the Nexxt washers line to include the premium 500 Plus and 800 series models, the maker added an Ecowash option for energy savings. The washers also come with specialized jeans and comforter cleaning settings. Available with a silver-colored door and white body, the line includes the 100 and 500 models. 800-921-9622. www.boschappliances.com.

Westinghouse

Westinghouse. Using compact fluorescent lamps, the St. Augustine Energy Star lighting fixture series has an oil-rubbed bronze finish accented with amber glass. The chandelier and pendant fixtures include the EZ Install Crossbar, which has a patented U-slot design that allows a fully assembled hanging fixture to slide into place. The collection also includes flush-mount and wall-bracket styles. 800-999-2226. www.westinghouselighting.com.

Owens Corning

Owens Corning. Featuring a flagstone texture with rock-face edges, Flat Capstones are 20 inches long and 2 inches thick in varying widths. They can be cut to any size. Possible applications include outdoor seating areas, caps for planters, walls requiring a flat surface, and hearthstone extensions for gas fireplaces. They are available in four shades, including the new mocha color. 800-438-7465. www.owenscorning.com.

PGT WinGuard

PGT WinGuard. Impact-resistant windows and doors come with prepunched installation holes so that builders need only to make sure there is a screw or nail in every hole to meet stringent building codes. Available with heavy-duty aluminum or vinyl frames and laminated glass, the windows meet all provisions of the Florida building code, according to the manufacturer. 800-282-6019. www.pgtindustries.com.

Cosentino

Cosentino. Using a five-dimensional color mix process, the Silestone Mountain series features a surface that's as hard as quartz with a color like that of quarried stone, the maker says. Black Canyon is mostly black with some brown, gray, cream, and beige. Gold mines inspired the colors of Giallo Quarry. Three brown tones spiced with cream and black specks color Sienna Ridge. 866-268-6837. www.silestone.com.

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